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  1. Instagram to Notify Parents of Teen Self-Harm and Suicide Searches

    Instagram will notify parents if teens repeatedly search for suicide or self-harm content. Feature starts next week in US, UK, Australia, Canada.

    #InstagramSafety, #ParentalAlerts, #TeenMentalHealth, #Meta, #DigitalWellbeing

    newsletter.tf/instagram-parent

  2. Meta's Instagram is rolling out stricter settings for teen accounts, blocking "age-inappropriate content" and search terms like "alcohol" and "gore." Even intentional misspellings are on the block. They're aiming for a PG-13 vibe, but also *more* restrictive? The plot thickens. Is this a step towards safer platforms or just more digital chaperoning?
    engadget.com/social-media/inst
    #InstagramSafety #Meta #TeenTech #DigitalParenting #SocialMedia