Accounts created by young people under the age of 16 or even 18 in some countries on Instagram will be private by default, with only approved followers able to14 see posts and like or comment.
Minor users will therefore be encouraged to make this choice.
‘Creating an experience on Instagram that’s safe and private for young people, but also fun comes with competing challenges. We want them to easily make new friends and keep up with their family, but we don’t want them to deal with unwanted DMs or comments from strangers’ according to a statement of Instagram company .
They added ‘We think private accounts are the right choice for young people, but we recognize some young creators might want to have public accounts to build a following’.
Instagram has made new under 16 accounts private by default to protect minors from all forms of bullying and racism, as well as negative comments that may affect their mental health.
‘We want to strike the right balance of giving young people all the things they love about Instagram while also keeping them safe’ Instagram company said .
Instagram also announced that it has developed technology to prevent users who have been blocked or reported by adults from interacting with teens.
These new measures will be implemented in the United States, Australia, France the United Kingdom and Japan before being extended beyond.
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