Instagram gives parents more control over teen accounts

Published On Sep 17, 2024, 7:59 AM

Instagram is launching new 'Teen Accounts' in the UK, US, Canada, and Australia to enhance safety for users aged 13 to 15. These accounts will have stricter defaults, including private settings, controls on sensitive content, and a requirement for parental approval for certain changes. Meta, Instagram's parent company, is under scrutiny to implement these changes effectively amidst ongoing concerns about the platform's role in exposing young users to harmful content. Analysts suggest while these measures are significant, their success largely depends on enforcement and preventing tech-savvy teens from bypassing restrictions.