Meta announced Tuesday that Instagram will now restrict teenage users to PG-13 content by default. Teens will not be able to change those settings without parental approval.

Parents will also have the option to set even stricter content limits if they choose. Instagram said inappropriate content will be blocked from appearing in teenagers' feeds, stories, comments, recommendations, and links in DMs.

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The changes follow Meta’s pledge to reduce teens’ exposure to topics like self-harm, eating disorders and suicide. However, the company has not always met those goals.

The rollout begins for users in the United States, Canada and Australia today and will continue through the rest of the year.

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