Meta Enhances Safeguards for Young Instagram Users
The update, which will be rolled out globally, aims to provide a safer online environment for users under the age of 18. The default experience for Teen Accounts on Instagram will now align with PG-13 movie ratings. This means that teens under 18 will require parental permission to opt out of these default settings
10/19/20251 min read
Washington, October 14 (QNA) - Meta, the parent company of Instagram, announced Tuesday its intention to implement stricter content restrictions for users under the age of 18.
In a statement, the company said the new system will limit exposure to posts containing profanity, risky behavior, references to drugs, or other content deemed inappropriate for younger audiences. These restrictions will also apply to Meta's generative AI tools.
Meta clarified that the update will automatically place young users' accounts under a content classification system designed for ages 13 and above.
This system enables parents to adjust settings for increased supervision and set usage limits through the Limited Content Settings. Additionally, young users will be prevented from interacting with accounts that share content unsuitable for their age group.
In August, Meta introduced protective measures across its AI-powered products to shield minors from conversations involving self-harm or suicide.
These steps followed a comprehensive overhaul last year aimed at strengthening privacy and parental controls for Instagram accounts belonging to users under 18. (QNA)