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Meta will auto-blur nudity in Instagram DMs in latest teen safety step

TechCrunch · 1y ago

Meta will auto-blur nudity in Instagram DMs in latest teen safety step

Meta, the parent company of Instagram, is testing new features on the platform to protect young users from unwanted nudity and sextortion scams. One of the features is "Nudity Protection in DMs," which automatically blurs images containing nudity. Additionally, Instagram will prompt teens to think twice before sharing intimate images, aiming to reduce incidents of scammers tricking users into sharing their own images. The company is also implementing technology to identify accounts potentially involved in sextortion scams and limiting their interactions with other users. Meta is collaborating with Lantern, an online child safety program, to share more data on sextortion-specific signals.

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Instagram will test a new nudity protection feature. Here's how it will work

Livemint

Livemint · 1y ago

Instagram will test a new nudity protection feature. Here's how it will work

Instagram, owned by Meta, is testing a new feature called nudity protection to combat sextortion and intimate image abuse. The feature uses on-device machine learning to detect nudity in direct messages (DMs) sent on the platform. If nudity is detected, users will be reminded to think twice before sending the image. The feature will also blur and place warnings on images containing nudity in DMs, giving users the option to block and report the sender. Additionally, it aims to educate users about the potential risks of sending explicit images. The feature will be turned on by default for users under 18.

Meta turns to AI to protect minors from 'sextortion' on Instagram

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Meta turns to AI to protect minors from 'sextortion' on Instagram

Meta is developing new tools on Instagram to protect teenage users from sextortion scams. The company is testing an AI-driven nudity protection tool that will identify and blur explicit images sent to minors on the messaging system. This aims to prevent young users from being exposed to unwanted intimate content. Meta will also offer advice and safety tips for those sending or receiving such messages. The move comes amid accusations that the platform is damaging the mental health of youngsters, with more than 40 US states suing Meta for profiting from children's pain.

Meta expands 'teen accounts' to Facebook, Messenger amid children's online safety regulatory push

Economic Times

Economic Times · 3m ago

Meta expands 'teen accounts' to Facebook, Messenger amid children's online safety regulatory push

Meta Platforms is expanding its "Teen Accounts" feature to Facebook and Messenger, enhancing privacy and parental controls to safeguard young users online. Initially launched on Instagram, this feature comes amidst criticism and numerous lawsuits alleging the harmful impact of social media on children. With 33 U.S. states suing Meta, this move aligns with legislative efforts to strengthen online safety, such as the Kids Online Safety Act. Enhanced controls will require parental consent for certain features.

Kids under 16 will no longer be allowed to livestream on Instagram without parental consent

Economic Times

Economic Times · 3m ago

Kids under 16 will no longer be allowed to livestream on Instagram without parental consent

Instagram, owned by Meta Platforms, has introduced new safety measures for users under 16, requiring parental consent to livestream or unblur nudity in messages. The changes, extending safeguards to Facebook and Messenger, aim to enhance online safety for teens amid social media scrutiny. These measures include privacy settings, message restrictions, and content controls, initially rolling out in the US, UK, Canada, and Australia, with a global launch planned. Meta’s program targets responsible digital engagement.

Meta adds more safety controls for teens on Instagram in India

Economic Times

Economic Times · 3m ago

Meta adds more safety controls for teens on Instagram in India

Meta has launched new safety controls for teens on Instagram in India, aiming to improve online security for users under 18. The measures include preventing teens under 16 from going live or toggling off filters that block inappropriate content without parental approval. Strangers can't message teens unless permitted, and suspicious behaviors will be flagged. Instagram Teen Accounts with privacy settings and limited interactions are also being rolled out, with plans to extend similar features to Facebook and Messenger.

Meta expands Instagram teen accounts to India with online safety features

Economic Times

Economic Times · 5m ago

Meta expands Instagram teen accounts to India with online safety features

Meta is introducing Instagram Teen Accounts in India to enhance online safety for teens. The app includes features for parental monitoring, such as viewing recent contacts, setting screen time limits, and restricting app use during specific hours. Teens are automatically placed in high-safety settings with private accounts, messaging restrictions, and limited exposure to sensitive content. Additionally, parents can oversee interactions and manage usage with various supervision tools to ensure a safe digital environment.

Instagram makes teen accounts private as pressure mounts on the app to protect children

Economic Times

Economic Times · 10m ago

Instagram makes teen accounts private as pressure mounts on the app to protect children

Instagram is defaulting teen accounts to private in an effort to enhance safety for young users. The change will roll out in the US, UK, Canada, and Australia, with the EU to follow later this year. Teens will receive notifications after 60 minutes of app usage and a sleep mode will be activated from 10 PM to 7 AM. While these settings will be enabled for all teens, 16 and 17-year-olds will have the option to turn them off. The renewed focus on teen safety is a response to concerns over inappropriate content, unwanted contact, and excessive app use.

Instagram and Facebook will stop treating teens like adults

Livemint

Livemint · 1y ago

Instagram and Facebook will stop treating teens like adults

Meta Platforms plans to introduce automatic restrictions on harmful content for teenage users on Instagram and Facebook. Teen accounts will be placed in the most restrictive content settings, with restrictions on self-harm, graphic violence, and eating disorder-related posts. The move comes as Meta faces lawsuits from over 40 states, accusing the tech company of misleading the public about the risks associated with its platforms for young users. The changes will be applied automatically to existing teen accounts and newly created ones. The company will also direct teens to expert resources when searching for terms related to suicide and self-harm.

Now everyone can edit their Instagram DMs

The Verge

The Verge · 1y ago

Now everyone can edit their Instagram DMs

Meta has announced that Instagram now allows users to edit direct messages (DMs) up to 15 minutes after sending them. Previously, users had to delete the entire message to correct any mistakes. To edit a DM, users can press and hold the sent message, select "Edit" from the dropdown menu, and make the necessary changes. The edited message will be marked as "Edited" in the conversation. This feature was introduced on Instagram a few months after it was rolled out on Messenger, which is also owned by Meta.

Instagram gets a WhatsApp-like location sharing feature. Here's how it works

Livemint

Livemint · 7m ago

Instagram gets a WhatsApp-like location sharing feature. Here's how it works

Instagram is introducing a location sharing feature in direct messages (DMs) which allows users to share their live location for up to an hour. The feature can be used to coordinate meeting spots or find friends in crowded places. The shared location is only visible to both parties and cannot be forwarded. Instagram is also adding the ability to add nicknames in DMs, which will only apply within the chat and won't change the username elsewhere on the platform. Additionally, 17 new sticker packs will be available in DMs. Currently, these features are available in select countries.

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