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Instagram and Meta Introduce Safety Features to Protect Teens from Sextortion, Welcomed by Aussie Teens

Oct 17, 2024, 11:02 AM

Instagram has introduced new safety features aimed at protecting teens from sextortion. These measures, welcomed by Aussie teens, include hiding teens' follower lists from potential blackmailers. The move comes amid growing concerns about the adverse effects of social media on young people. Lawmakers and parents are increasingly calling for limits on social media usage among youth, although the exact impact on their emotional state remains uncertain. Professor Monica Whitty and other experts have weighed in on the importance of these changes, emphasizing the need for safer online environments for under-18 users. The issue was also discussed at the FortuneMPW Summit, highlighting Meta's role in addressing the growing problem.