Controversy Surrounds Instagram's New Map Feature and User Privacy Concerns

Instagram's new map feature does not automatically share users' locations with everyone; it only shares with friends or selected contacts if opted in. Despite this, many users mistakenly believe it is invasive or automatically sharing their location, likely due to misunderstandings about how phone and app permissions work, combined with general distrust of Meta. Instagram has been trying to clarify the feature's privacy settings amid user confusion and concern.