Social media giant Meta announced on Tuesday that its platform Instagram will be instituting new privacy settings that are “built-in” for teenagers’ accounts.
After facing criticism for an apparent lack of safety surrounding minors’ Instagram accounts, Meta said the new “Teen Accounts” will protect young social media users while putting the parents in control. Teen Accounts will “limit who can contact them and the content they see” by keeping minors’ accounts private, meaning other Instagram users cannot see posts from or contact a Teen Account unless the teenager accepts their follow requests.
“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…
