Archive · 24 Jul 2025
Meta Boosts Teen Safety with New Features on Instagram, Facebook
Meta, the company that owns Instagram and Facebook, is making the apps safer for teenagers.
They're adding new tools to help teens control who can contact them and make it easier to report bad behavior.
Meta removed over 635,000 accounts that were doing bad things, like sending inappropriate messages.
When a teen gets a message from someone they don't know, they'll get a warning.
New profiles for teens are now private by default, and the app will limit who can send messages to them.
Meta is also using a computer program to find kids who might be using fake ages to get on the apps.
Meta is introducing new safety features for teens on Instagram and Facebook.
Over 635,000 accounts were removed for inappropriate behavior towards minors.
A safety alert prompts teens to be cautious when messaged by unknown users.
AI is being used to detect and reclassify underage users.
New teen profiles are private by default with limited interactions.
- Who
- Meta (parent company), teenagers, and potentially users.
- What
- Meta is introducing new safety features on Instagram and Facebook to protect teens.
- When
- Recent updates.
- Where
- Instagram and Facebook
- Why
- To enhance teen safety, address concerns about online safety, and respond to public and legal pressure.
Critics
Meta
Profit vs. Safety
Critics
Meta's engagement strategies prioritize profit over safety.
Meta
Meta is taking constructive steps to improve teen safety on their platforms.
- Company
- Meta
- Platforms
- Instagram, Facebook
- Accounts Removed
- Over 635,000
- Accounts flagged for sexualized comments
- 135,000
- AI Initiative
- Age verification and profile reclassification
- Teen Profiles
- Private by default, limited interactions