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Meta Debuts More Instagram Protections for Teen Users. Here's What's New

Accounts for teenagers using Meta's platform, especially Instagram, will be getting new protections for direct messages and to help users spot potential scammers.

ABC News on MSN · 20h

Meta stepping up safety features to protect teen users

ABC News’ Olivia Rubin breaks down the new safeguards put in place by Meta, the parent company of Instagram, for teen accounts. Plus, the new added protections on Uber for female riders.

Business Standard · 3d

Meta adds new protections for teens, children across platforms: What's new

Meta is introducing expanded protections for teen and child accounts across its platforms, including new direct message safeguards and limits on interactions with suspicious adults

Meta makes it easier to block and report suspicious DMs sent to Teen Accounts

Meta said that it will be showing Teen Account holders on Instagram new options to view safety tips and block an account within the private chat window.

The Week1d

Is your teen spending too much time on Instagram? Here are Meta’s new tools to protect their accounts

Meta steps up protection for teen accounts on Instagram with a set of new features focused on content control and privacy ...

Meta removes 135,000 Instagram accounts targeting children in 2025 clampdown

Meta tightens teen safety on Instagram after removing 135K child-exploitative accounts amid growing legal scrutiny.

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