According to The Verge, they'll allow parents and guardians to see how much time their teenagers spend on Instagram, set time limits, and get notified if their child reports someone. The controls were announced as a package of new features designed to make the platform a safer place, particularly for its teenage users. Although Mosseri's post said these safety features have been in the works for a long time,” their announcement comes in the wake of a series of damaging revelations about the Meta-owned social network.
Most notably, internal documents leaked by whistleblower Frances Haugen showed Instagram was aware that its service can make body image issues worse for its female teenage users. This week, Mosseri is due to testify in front of a Senate committee, where he will likely be asked about the impact of Instagram on its young users, reported The Verge.
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