Instagram has announced a series of measures to prevent harassment and sensitive content that minors have access to online. In a new update to its teen protection tools, the company confirmed that eby default will start further restricting content.
The idea is to activate by default many of the tools against sensitive content and harassment that were announced in June. Thus the system Instagram sensitive content control by default, the “Less than” option will be enabled by default for users under 16 years of age.
Currently, Instagram accounts created by teenagers have the “Standard” display option turned on. This means that by default showing much more sensitive content than should be available to younger people.
More control on Instagram now that the algorithm determines what is visible
According to Instagram, the change will make it harder for teens to access “potentially sensitive content” as it goes beyond innings main. New installation affects the search researchertag pages, photos, font recommendations, and suggested accounts.
However, for current users, Instagram will offer to view your account settings. Including control options who can share your contentwho can message them, and the amount of time they spend on Instagram.
These new account restrictions are a way to combat harassment and sensitive content. Especially now, when the algorithm is the basis on which almost everything that teenagers see on the Internet works.
In addition, new settings have been added to the security setting to block messages from adults to teen accounts that are not following them. This option displays some reminders with messages like “Don’t feel obligated to reply.” Also messages like “Only share with people you trust” and “your safety comes first.”
Options for sensitive content have already been launched and will gradually reach all users.
Source: Hiper Textual
