LONDON (AP) — Instagram has recently introduced significant updates aimed at safeguarding young users and empowering parents to exercise more control over their teens' online activities. With concerns mounting over the potential harm caused by social media, particularly among teenagers, the platform's new features are designed to address issues such as cyberbullying, exposure to sensitive content, and excessive screen time.
Teen accounts on Instagram will now default to private settings, requiring approval for new followers and limiting visibility of posts and videos. Messaging restrictions will ensure that teens can only receive direct messages from approved contacts. Additionally, stringent content filters will block sensitive topics and offensive language in comments and messages.
