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Instagram is making it easier to spot AI-generated people on the platform with clearer labels and penalties for accounts that don't disclose their artificial nature. The move comes after users expressed frustration about being misled by profiles that looked human but weren't.
Instagram is testing new protections to prevent teens from seeing too much content about body image, dieting, and mental health struggles. The change aims to keep younger users' feeds balanced and healthier.
Instagram will now notify parents when their teens repeatedly search for suicide or self-harm content, marking the first time the platform proactively alerts families instead of just blocking searches. While some experts see promise in the feature, mental health advocates worry the notifications may cause panic without adequate support.
Instagram is bringing movie-style age ratings to social media in Malaysia, giving parents a framework they already understand. Teens under 18 now get automatic protections that mirror PG-13 cinema standards.
In the largest child safety settlement ever, Meta will pay up to $17.1 billion and implement sweeping new protections for young users on Facebook and Instagram. The landmark deal marks a major win for parents and advocates who've fought for years to make social media safer for children.
Meta now notifies parents when their teens' AI conversations suggest they're considering suicide or self-harm, adding a critical safety net for families. The feature launches today in four countries and will expand worldwide by year's end.
Meta just launched AI technology that can spot underage users and protect teenagers from harmful content across its platforms. The new system analyzes everything from posts to photos to keep kids safer online.
Meta is rolling out new AI technology that estimates users' ages by analyzing visual cues like height and bone structure in photos and videos. The tech combines these visual insights with text analysis to identify and remove underage accounts, helping keep kids under 13 safer online.
A security researcher launched a website calling out major companies like Instagram, Netflix, and Spotify that still don't offer passkeys, the safest login method available. One in four major apps still lacks this crucial security feature that makes hacking nearly impossible.
Police in India are turning to Instagram influencers and rap songs to protect farmers and business owners from online scammers. The creative campaign has already helped 90% of viewers avoid fraud attempts.
Carla Bernat Escuder captured her first professional golf title at the Guardian Championship, crediting an unusual strategy: deleting Instagram to stop comparing herself to others. The 2025 Augusta National Women's Amateur champion shot a bogey-free 64 in the final round to win by two strokes.
European regulators have told Meta to redesign Instagram and Facebook to protect users' mental health, targeting features like infinite scroll and autoplay that keep people hooked. The company faces fines up to $12 billion if it doesn't comply with demands to make both platforms less addictive.
Meta will pay up to $16.7 billion and transform how young people use Facebook and Instagram, ending a lawsuit brought by 29 states. Parents will gain new controls, and teens will face time limits and overnight blocks starting within months.
A 40-year-old goalkeeper nobody knew seven days ago just became more Instagram-famous than Tom Brady after one stunning performance. Vozinha's heroic saves against Spain launched him from thousands of followers to over 13.5 million in just three days.
A pig who "talks" using buttons just became the most followed pig on Instagram and landed a spot on CBS News. Merlin the pig uses specialized buttons to communicate his needs and feelings to his owner.
European regulators are forcing Facebook and Instagram to turn off features designed to keep users endlessly scrolling. The move could protect millions of young people from addictive design patterns that harm mental health.
Meta is launching new AI technology to identify and remove accounts belonging to children under 13 from Instagram and Facebook. The move aims to create safer online spaces for young users, though experts suggest better approaches exist.
A Los Angeles jury ruled that Instagram and YouTube were intentionally designed to be addictive for young users, awarding $6 million in damages. The landmark verdict could reshape how social media companies operate and open the door for thousands of similar lawsuits nationwide.
An Argentine social media star turned an unknown New Zealand footballer into an Instagram sensation, boosting his following from 4,000 to 4.9 million in just one week. The two finally met in person as Tim Payne thanked the man behind his viral fame.
Frances Tiafoe's celebration with French Open fans got so wild that his racquet disappeared into the crowd. A simple Instagram offer brought it right back to his team.
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