Meta Takes Steps to Ensure Kids Use Teen Accounts with Parental Involvement and AI
Starting today, Meta is taking a proactive step to involve parents directly in ensuring their children use the correct age on Instagram . This initiative aims to help parents guide their kids toward using age-appropriate accounts, which unlock additional protections designed specifically for teens aged 13-17.
To assist with this effort, Meta has collaborated with pediatric psychologist Dr. Ann-Louise Lockhart to provide parents with actionable tips. These resources are intended to facilitate open conversations between parents and their children about online safety, as well as teach them how to verify and update their child’s age settings on Instagram. Once updated, Meta will move these accounts to teen accounts , which include enhanced safeguards such as restricted messaging from unknown users, reduced ad targeting, and limited exposure to sensitive content.
Meta’s newly rolled-out teen accounts are designed with a range of safeguards to ensure younger users have a safer and more controlled experience on Instagram. These protections aim to minimize risks while promoting healthy digital habits. Here’s a closer look at the key features: