The growing concern for mental health has led to increased scrutiny of social media platforms and their impact on users, particularly children. Meta's recent announcement of new features aimed at providing parents with "peace of mind" about their children's Instagram use is a notable development in this area.
Meta's restrictions on Instagram Live for users under 16 require parental permission before they can go live, which is a step towards mitigating the potential risks associated with social media. This move follows Meta's decision to blur images sent to Teen Accounts via DM suspected of containing nudity, which can only be modified or turned off with parental consent.
This feature acknowledges the potential for explicit content to be shared among minors and seeks to limit its exposure.