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Meta's 13+ content shield goes global: what changes for teens on Instagram, Facebook, and Messenger: Meta expands its 13+ Teen Account content settings globally on Instagram, Facebook, and Messenger, backed by an external stress test from safety firm Alice. https://ppc.land/metas-13-content-shield-goes-global-what-changes-for-teens-on-instagram-facebook-and-messenger/ #Meta #InstagramSafety #TeenContent #SocialMedia #FacebookUpdates

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

https://newsletter.tf/instagram-parent-alerts-teen-suicide-searches/

Starting next week, Instagram will alert parents if their teens search for suicide or self-harm content. This is a new safety feature from Meta.

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

https://newsletter.tf/instagram-parent-alerts-teen-suicide-searches/

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?
https://www.engadget.com/social-media/instagram-makes-teen-accounts-more-restrictive-120000653.html?src=rss
#InstagramSafety #Meta #TeenTech #DigitalParenting #SocialMedia

ICYMI: Instagram expands teen safety features to India: Instagram's new teen accounts in India aim to enhance online safety with automatic restrictions and parental controls https://ppc.land/instagram-expands-teen-safety-features-to-india/ #InstagramSafety #TeenSafety #OnlineSafety #SocialMedia #ParentalControls