Meta Expands 13+ Teen Settings Globally Across Instagram, Facebook, and Messenger
Meta wants teen feeds to stop looping the same sensitive topics. The social media giant is expanding its 13+ content settings globally across Instagram, Facebook, and Messenger. On Instagram, it is also testing a feature meant to reduce repeated exposure to certain types of content in teen feeds. Content labels are only part of the fight when the feed itself keeps deciding what comes next. New guardrails reach feeds, links, and chats Meta’s new default limits are meant to hide inappropriate content from teen users in places such as Facebook Feed and Reels. They also restrict teen interactions with Profiles, Pages, Groups, and Events that mainly post inappropriate content. Messenger will apply similar protections to links and chats. Teens will face limits on opening links to inappropriate Facebook content or messaging accounts that mainly share that material. Limited Content, a stricter option already available for Instagram Teen Accounts, is expected to arrive on Facebook and Messenger later this year. It is for parents who want tighter controls over what their teens can see and do. …
