Summary
Instagram is updating its safety features for users under 18 by implementing PG-13 content guidelines. These changes are aimed at preventing teens from viewing mature content and are set to begin in the U.S., Canada, the U.K., and Australia, extending globally by 2025. Despite the updates, some parents and experts are doubtful about their effectiveness.
Key Facts
- Instagram will apply PG-13 content guidelines to all teen accounts.
- The update blocks teens from seeing explicit and potentially harmful content.
- Teens under 18 will automatically be in the 13+ mode, requiring parental permission to change.
- Instagram will restrict searches for mature topics and penalize repeated rule violators.
- A stricter "Limited Content" mode will be available for more control.
- These changes start in certain countries this week, with a global rollout by 2025.
- Experts and parents are concerned about the effectiveness of these measures.
- Instagram uses an age classification system to detect users under 18.
