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What are Instagram's new rules?

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Instagram's new rules restrict users under 18 to PG-13 content by default, blocking mature themes, explicit language, risky stunts, and adult content. Parental approval is required to change these settings, and parents can make controls stricter. AI is used to detect age misrepresentation and filter inappropriate content. Additional controls include blocking late-night messaging and limiting searches for sensitive topics.

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Instagram goes PG-13 for teen accounts

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  • Instagram is limiting teen accounts to content suitable for a PG-13 movie. 24s
  • Research indicates current content restrictions may not be fully effective. 28s
  • Meta will use AI and user monitoring to verify users' ages. 55s
  • Experts say teens can often circumvent platform age restrictions. 1m 14s
  • Australia will soon ban users under 16 from having Instagram accounts. 1m 31s
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Instagram goes PG-13 for teen accounts
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CBC News
7 hours ago
Instagram goes PG-13 for teen accounts

Instagram restricts teen accounts to content suitable for PG-13 movies and uses AI and user monitoring to determine age and enforce restrictions.

Instagram introduces restrictions for teens ahead of social media ban
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10 News First
1 day ago
Instagram introduces restrictions for teens ahead of social media ban

All users under 18 have restrictions by default, blocking sexually suggestive content and sensitive topics, and introducing controls to prevent late-night messaging.

Meta adds new protections for teens on Instagram
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CBS News
2 days ago
Meta adds new protections for teens on Instagram

Instagram restricts content for users under 18 to PG-13 standards, blocks searches for mature topics, and prevents following adult-oriented accounts. AI is used to identify and enforce age restrictions.

What to know about Instagram's new teen safety rules
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CBS America
2 days ago
What to know about Instagram's new teen safety rules

Accounts for users under 18 are restricted to PG-13 content, limiting exposure to mature or sensitive material. Parents can make these controls even more restrictive.

Parents get more control under Instagram’s new teen safety settings
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Scripps News
2 days ago
Parents get more control under Instagram’s new teen safety settings

Teenagers are restricted to PG-13 content by default, and parental approval is needed to change settings. Parents can enforce stricter controls if desired.

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