Summary
Meta announced that Instagram will limit teen users to PG-13 content by default. The new setting aims to ensure teens only see content appropriate for their age, such as what is seen in PG-13 movies. Parents will have more control over kids' accounts and can set even stricter content limits.
Key Facts
- Instagram will restrict teens to seeing content similar to PG-13 movies by default.
- Teens need parental permission to change these settings.
- New restrictions include hiding posts with strong language and risky behaviors.
- Teen accounts are automatically private and filter out sensitive content.
- Meta is facing criticism over children's safety and inappropriate content exposure.
- Research showed some teen accounts were exposed to unsuitable material.
- Teens will be restricted from engaging with accounts that share age-inappropriate content.
- An additional "limited content" setting offers parents further controls.
