Children aren't meant to vape, smoke or drink and we regulate those things, a social media consultant says.

Instagram has introduced new safety measures to better protect underage users from online harm.

TORONTO - Amid mounting accusations that kids aren't being kept safe on social media, Instagram says it will automatically give teens private accounts with limited capabilities as their default.The accounts launched for new underage users in Canada on Tuesday and will be handed to teens already on the platform over the next 60 days.The account's default settings include blocking teens from being messaged by people they aren't connected with and minimizing their exposure to sensitive content such as posts that depict violence or encourage cosmetic procedures.Parental supervision tools baked into the accounts will allow parents to see who their teen is messaging, when and how long they're on Instagram, and set screen time limits. Those under the age of 16 will only be able to change the settings with parental approval.The settings are Instagram parent company Meta Platforms Inc.‘s answer to a barrage of concerns that parents, politicians and educators have raised about how much time teens are spending on social…

SAN FRANCISCO (Sept 18): Meta on Tuesday announced the creation of "Teen Accounts," designed to better protect underage users from the dangers associated with Instagram. Many experts and authorities accuse the hugely popular photo-sharing app of damaging the mental health of its youngest users th

Meta on Tuesday announced the creation of "Teen Accounts," designed to better protect underage users from the dangers associated with Instagram. Many experts and authorities accuse the hugely popular photo-sharing app of damaging the mental health of its youngest users through addiction to the app, bullying, and body image and…

Instagram is launching "Teen Accounts" designed to provide additional privacy for users under 18.

Meta Platforms is rolling out enhanced privacy and parental controls forInstagramaccounts of users under 18 in a significant overhaul aimed at addressing growing concerns around the negative effects of social media.

Parents will be able to limit teenager's time on the app and block it at night

This move comes in response to rising concerns over the impact of social media on teens' mental health. Meta, along with other social platforms like YouTube and TikTok, has been facing numerous lawsuits over the addictive nature of their platforms.

TORONTO - Amid mounting accusations that kids aren't being kept safe on social media, Instagram says it will automatically give teens private accounts with limited capabilities as their default.

Instagram tightens up its teen policy today as the Meta-owned app introduces 'Teen Accounts' for under-16s with strict safety restrictions controlled by parents.

Meta on Tuesday announced the creation of "Teen Accounts," designed to better protect underage users from the dangers associated with Instagram.

Meta on Tuesday announced the creation of "Teen Accounts," designed to better protect underage users from the dangers associated with Instagram.