Meta uses stricter message settings to keep teens safe on Instagram and Facebook
Addressing persistent concerns regarding the safety of teenagers on social media, Meta Platforms Inc. has taken steps to implement more stringent default direct message settings for teens using Instagram and Facebook. This decision is a response to ongoing worries expressed by lawmakers and parents about the potential exposure of young users to harmful content on these platforms.
As outlined in a recent blog post from Meta, the company will now disable the option for teens to receive direct messages from individuals they do not follow or are not already connected to on Instagram. This adjustment applies not only to adults but also to other teens. Users under the age of 16, or under 18 in specific countries, will have the ability to receive messages or be added to group chats solely from individuals they are already connected to. For supervised accounts, teens will need parental approval to modify these settings, and this rule extends to Messenger as well.
The implementation of supervision tools began on Instagram in March 2022, following the disclosure of internal documents by a whistleblower. These leaked documents suggested that Facebook knowingly prioritized profit over the well-being and safety of its users, leading to congressional testimony and a broader conversation about online protection for minors. In October 2023, more than 30 U.S. states filed a lawsuit against Meta, accusing the company of engaging in harmful youth marketing practices.
As part of its ongoing commitment to enhancing safety measures for teens, Meta has also revealed plans to introduce a feature designed to shield teens from unwanted and potentially inappropriate images in their messages from contacts they are already connected to. Further details about this feature are expected to be disclosed later in the year.
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