Teenagers on Instagram will soon be restricted to seeing PG-13 content by default and won't be able to change their settings without a parent's permission.
The update, described by Meta as the most significant since it introduced teen accounts last year, means those using teen-specific accounts will only see photos and videos on Instagram that are similar to what they would see in a PG-13 movie — no sex, drugs or dangerous stunts.
“This includes hiding or not recommending posts with strong language, certain risky stunts, and additional content that could encourage potentially harmful behaviours, such as posts showing marijuana paraphernalia,” Meta said in a blog post on Tuesday.
The company is also adding an even stricter setting that parents can set up for their children.
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