The European Union has intensified its scrutiny of Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, accusing it of not doing enough to prevent children under 13 from accessing its platforms. Multiple charges highlight significant gaps in Meta’s age verification processes, with the EU warning that the company may be breaching digital laws designed to protect minors online. As part of this ongoing investigation, Meta has been criticized for inadequate measures aimed at safeguarding younger users, prompting potential legal consequences, including fines. Authorities insist that Facebook and Instagram need to implement stricter controls to effectively block underage users from their services.