Instagram’s new teen protections ‘do not go far enough.’ Here’s what else is needed.
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Instagram’s new teen protections ‘do not go far enough.’ Here’s what else is needed.
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Instagram Will Make Teen Accounts Private, Citing Online Safety
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Instagram’s Latest Change Is Supposed to Make Teens Safer. It’s About to Create an Even Bigger Problem
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Instagram makes teen accounts private as pressure mounts on the app to protect children
Instagram is introducing separate teen accounts for those under 18 as it tries to make the platform safer for children amid growing backlash against how social media affects young people’s livesYesterday -
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Child psychiatrist unpacks Instagram's new Teen Accounts
Instagram's parent company, Meta, launched their new Teen Accounts that offers a more limited experience for the platform's younger users to address concerns over social media's impact on kids. ...2 days ago -
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Instagram rolling out protected accounts for people under 18
Instagram announced Tuesday that it will be rolling out new protected accounts for people under 18. The accounts will automatically be private and can only receive messages from people they follow. ...2 days ago -
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Meta rolls out Instagram teen accounts, Apple's sleep apnea feature
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Instagram introduces 'Teen Accounts' with built-in limits, parental controls
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Instagram teen accounts and posts to be made private by default
Meta says parents will be able to "guide" a safer experience - critics say the firm itself should do more.2 days ago -
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Meta unveils new Instagram safety measures for teens
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Instagram rolling out changes for teen users
Instagram announced sweeping changes to teenagers' accounts Tuesday, an effort aimed at boosting their safety and giving parents more control over content settings. The social media platform will ...2 days ago -
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Instagram Teen Accounts: What to Know About New Privacy Settings
The social media app says new privacy settings and features will create more age-appropriate experiences for youth under 18.2 days ago -
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Instagram Teen Accounts: What to Know About New Privacy Settings
The social media app says new privacy settings and features will create more age-appropriate experiences for youth under 18.2 days ago -
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Meta launches Instagram for teens to address social media concerns
Meta bills the new Instagram service as having built-in protections for teens that give parents peace of mind.2 days ago -
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Meta to introduce ‘teen accounts’ to Instagram as governments consider social media age limits
Meta says teen accounts will apply to new users under 16 and restrictions will eventually be extended to existing accounts used by teenagers. Meta is putting Instagram users under the age of 18 ...2 days ago -
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Instagram to make teenagers’ profiles private by default
Social media companies have come under fire over platforms’ impact on young people2 days ago -
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Instagram to roll out 'teen accounts' with increased privacy — its biggest move yet to protect minors
Teenagers on Instagram will soon be automatically placed in a new type of account with built-in privacy restrictions that give parents more control.2 days ago -
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Instagram Is Restricting Teen Accounts---and Blocking Sneaky Workarounds
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