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Meta Is Ramping Up Its AI-Driven Age Detection

Meta is expanding how it uses AI to detect teens on Instagram — and, in some cases, will begin overriding account settings, The Verge reported. Instagram announced it was using AI for age detection in 2024: the system looked for signals that users were under 18 years old, like if messages from friends say “happy 16th birthday,” for example. Meta

Instagram Is Putting Every Teen Into A More Private and Restrictive New Account

Starting today, Instagram will begin putting new and existing users under the age of 18 into “Teen Accounts” — a move that will affect how tens of millions of teens interact with the platform, The Verge reported. The new account type automatically applies a set of protections to young users, and only users of 16 years or older can loosen

Users Shocked To Find Instagram Limits Political Content By Default

Instagram users have started complaining on X (formerly Twitter) after discovering that Meta has begun limiting recommended political content by default, ArsTechnica reported. Instagram apparently did not notify users directly on the platform when this change happened. Instead, Instagram rolled out the change in February, announcing in a blog that the platform doesn’t “want to proactively recommend political content from

Instagram Announces New Messaging Improvements

Instagram wrote yesterday: We are excited to announce a number of new DM features to help you better connect with friends, making your messaging experiences more flexible and enjoyable. People connect daily on Instagram through posts and stories, but especially through messaging, so we’re excited to be bringing these new messaging features to Instagram. Edit your messages Whether it’s a

Instagram Updated Reels

Instagram provided information about the hottest trends and more updates on Reels. This was posted on the Creators Instagram blog. We strive to make Instagram a home for creators like you to express your creativity, connect with your audience, and earn a living. Today, we’re announcing improvements to Reels - that empower you to do what you do best. Key

Instagram Has Started Putting Ads In Search Results

Instagram posted information titled: “Promote Upcoming Launches And Reach More People With New Instagram Ads”. In my opinion, nobody wants to have their Instagram feed filled with ads - especially if those ads are irrelevant to the user. I guess this is how Instagram is attempting to make more money. The information from Instagram starts with: People comes to Instagram

Instagram Provided Ways To Keep Your Account Safe

Instagram (which is owned by parent company Meta) announced that they are committed to fostering a safe and supportive community for everyone who uses Instagram. There are some easy things you can do to help keep your account safe, like making sure you have a strong password and enabling two-factor authentication. Instagram has highlighted several new features designed to help