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Instagram Strengthens Safety Measures for Teenagers Amidst Exploitation Concerns

In a move to address growing criticism over its handling of younger users' privacy and safety, Meta has announced new safety features on Instagram designed to protect teenagers from exploitation.

New Safety Features for Teenagers

• Curbing Suspicious Account Interactions: Meta will direct follow requests from suspicious accounts to spam folders or block them entirely.
• Warning Notifications: Teenagers will receive warning notifications when they receive messages from suspicious accounts, especially if the account is from a different country.
• Limiting Account Visibility: If Meta detects a suspicious account following a teenager, it will prevent that account from seeing the teenager's followers or accessing any tags associated with their photos.
• Preventing Screenshots and Recordings: Instagram will prohibit users from taking screenshots or video recordings of photos sent via the temporary messaging feature, and these photos will not be available on the web version of the app.
• Protecting Sensitive Images: Instagram will expand the reach of its protection feature, initially tested earlier this year, to encompass all teenagers. This feature will blur any potentially inappropriate images shared via private messages and provide a notification with helpful resources upon detection of such content.

Enhancing Security Measures

While Meta has not fully disclosed the specifics of how it identifies "suspicious" accounts, it has indicated that factors like account age and shared followers with the targeted teenager are considered. Additionally, Meta is intensifying efforts to prevent the sharing of intimate images.

Addressing Growing Concerns

These updates come at a time when Meta faces increasing pressure to enhance safety measures for its younger users. The company is currently facing a lawsuit from over 30 states regarding this issue. By implementing these new safeguards, Instagram aims to create a safer online environment for teenagers while addressing the growing concerns over their safety and privacy within the platform.