Meta has launched a new Instagram Teen account that will automatically include safeguards to limit who can contact them, the content they see, and new ways for them to pursue their interests.
The new feature, which was confirmed by Meta, on Tuesday will automatically place teens in built-in protections and reassure parents that teens are having safe experiences.
“Teen Accounts have built-in protections which limit who can contact them and the content they see, and also provide new ways for teens to explore their interests.
“We’ll automatically place teens into Teen Accounts, and teens under 16 will need a parent’s permission to change any of these settings to be less strict.
“We know parents want to feel confident that their teens can use social media to connect with their friends and explore their interests, without having to worry about unsafe or inappropriate experiences.
“We understand parents’ concerns, and that’s why we’re reimagining our apps for teens with new Teen Accounts. This new experience is designed to better support parents, and give them peace of mind that their teens are safe with the right protections in place.
“Teens will also get access to a new feature, made just for them, that lets them select topics they want to see more of in Explore and their recommendations so they can focus on the fun, positive content they love,” Meta said.
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