Governance
BTW debates: Instagram’s teen rebellion
Meta recently announced that all Instagram accounts for users under 18 will be set to private by default, allowing interactions only with approved followers. Additionally, sensitive content settings will be at their most restrictive, and parents will need to approve any changes for users under 16. F…
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Meta recently announced that all Instagram accounts for users under 18 will be set to private by default, allowing interactions only with approved followers. Additionally, sensitive content settings will be at their most restrictive, and parents will need to approve any changes…
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Meta recently announced that all Instagram accounts for users under 18 will be set to private by default, allowing interactions only with approved followers. Additionally, sensitive content settings will be at their most restrictive, and parents will need to approve any changes for users under 16. Features like sleep mode and usage notifications aim to encourage healthier online habits. While these measures represent an important step toward protecting young users, the discussion raises concerns about their effectiveness and the deeper issues related to addiction and harmful content exposure.
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Reporters Rebecca Xu and Lily Yang explore Instagram’s new safety features for teen users and their implications. Instagram boosts safety with teen account features https://btw.media/en/it-infrastructureinstagram-boosts-safety-with-teen-account-features/
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