Meta has introduced new safety measures for teenage users on Instagram, expanding its efforts to create a more secure experience on the platform. The update, announced via class=”backlink” target=”_blank” href=”https://about.fb.com/news/2025/07/expanding-teen-account-protections-child-safety-features/” data-vars-page-type=”story” data-vars-link-type=”Manual”>Meta’s newsroom, brings enhancements to direct messaging (DM) safety protocols and introduces protections for accounts managed by adults that represent children.
Among the key changes, class=”backlink” target=”_blank” href=”https://www.livemint.com/technology/tech-news/mark-zuckerbergs-meta-recruits-two-key-apple-ai-engineers-after-luring-team-leader-11752847625439.html” data-vars-page-type=”story” data-vars-link-type=”Manual”>Instagram will now display safety prompts when teens initiate conversations, even with users they follow. These prompts advise teens to review the recipient’s profile, reminding them they are…
