Meta is enhancing protections for Instagram accounts operated by adults that primarily showcase children. These accounts will be subjected to the strictest messaging settings to deter unwanted communication and will enable the "Hidden Words" feature to filter out offensive comments. Enhanced safety features for teen accounts are also being introduced. The policy aims to shield children from potential abuse by suspicious adults and prevent them from connecting with such individuals on the platform. The initiative comes amidst broader concerns regarding mental health and social media usage.
"While these accounts are overwhelmingly used in benign ways, unfortunately, there are people who may try to abuse them, leaving sexualized comments under their posts or asking for sexual images in DMs, in clear violation of our rules."
"Meta will avoid recommending suspicious adults to these accounts on Instagram, and vice versa, and make it harder for them to find each other in Instagram Search."
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