Meta has been under fire from regulators and governments for not protecting teens on its Facebook and Instagram platforms, and now the Mark Zuckerberg-owned company has rolled out an update to address this. question.
The company is now adding more filters to the “People You May Know” feature, limiting visibility to friend lists and bringing new tools to spread unwanted intimate imagery.
People You May Know Know may be a feature to reconnect with long-lost friends, but it won’t show “suspicious” accounts to teens – a feature that has recently been picked up by teens. account reported by others. The button to message teens on Instagram will also disappear as an option for these dubious adults, as testing is currently underway.
When a teen starts messaging an adult, there will be a prompt asking them if they know the person in real life. A safety notification will then pop up listing steps that can be taken to prevent further contact with the person.
Safety features on Messenger and Instagram Direct
New teens signing up on Facebook, no matter how many there are now, will have the most restrictive options pre-selected on some privacy settings, like who can see their friends list, who they follow people and pages, the posts they’ve been tagged in, and who can comment on them. A similar setup is also rolling out on Instagram.
Privacy Settings on Facebook
Meta says it is now working with the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) to create a platform for teens concerned that their intimate photos may be found in the future. appear on social media with their consent. Facebook is working with two networks to empower teens to destigmatize such images, seek help and take control.
These features are rolling out, but it will take some time before full coverage for all teens.
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