Meta has announced a significant update to enhance safety measures for teens on Instagram and Facebook by automatically placing them into the most restrictive content control setting. The move aligns with expert guidance, and the company is expanding this setting to include existing teen users on both platforms.
In a blog post on Tuesday, Meta revealed that the content recommendation controls, named 'Sensitive Content Control' on Instagram and 'Reduce' on Facebook, will make it more challenging for individuals to encounter potentially sensitive content or accounts in areas like Search and Explore.
Additionally, Meta plans to hide search results related to suicide, self-harm, and eating disorders, directing users to expert resources for assistance. The existing protection for certain search terms breaking platform rules will be extended to include more terms. This update will be gradually rolled out to all users in the coming weeks.
To reinforce safety and privacy, Meta is sending notifications to teens, encouraging them to regularly check and update their settings for a more private experience. By tapping "Turn on recommended settings," teens' settings will be automatically adjusted to restrict reposting, tagging, and mentioning, along with limiting who can message them. This aims to create a safer and more controlled environment for young users on these social media platforms.
(With Agency Inputs)
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