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Meta launches Instagram for teens to address social media concerns
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The Guardian - World
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 ...Yesterday -
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Meta unveils new Instagram safety measures for teens
Meta, Instagram's parent company, introduced new restrictions on teen accounts to address public concerns about online safety. Jo Ling Kent speaks with Meta's global head of safety.Yesterday - Meta -
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Instagram to make teenagers’ profiles private by default
Social media companies have come under fire over platforms’ impact on young peopleYesterday -
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Meta rolls out Instagram teen accounts, Apple's sleep apnea feature
Meta has rolled out accounts for teens that would limit certain features for safety reasons. Meanwhile, Apple has introduced new watch features that could help detect sleep apnea. Abrar Al-Heeti, a ...Yesterday -
The Hill - Politics
There’s less social media transparency and, likely, more disinformation
Recent declines in transparency may blind researchers and the public to the impact of other changes in the social media ecosystem altering how disinformation is being spread, including the ...Yesterday -
Yahoo News - World
EU bans Algerian spread toasted on social media
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Instagram Is Restricting Teen Accounts---and Blocking Sneaky Workarounds
The head of the social-media app said tightening the guardrails for teens will hurt the business but help it regain parent trust.Yesterday -
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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.Yesterday -
The Hill - Politics
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 ...Yesterday
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