Instagram introduces new restrictions for teen accounts
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Instagram is further cracking down on what millions of young people can see on the platform, aligning its “Teen Accounts” safety settings with the guidelines for PG-13 movies.
Instagram is about to look a lot different for kids, the head of the social media platform told TODAY in an exclusive interview. Here's what to know.
Instagram and other social media sites have long been under fire for exposing children to harmful content and not doing enough to protect kids’ well-being.
Adam Mosseri, head of Instagram, posted a "myth busting" video about how the platform doesn't listen to you, but instead relies on other factors.
Meta, Instagram's parent company, is introducing PG-13-style content limits for all teen accounts. Under the new policy, users under 18 will have mature or sensitive material hidden or restricted, with parents able to add further controls.