"Meta introduces enhanced parental controls for Messenger and Instagram"

Facebook parent company Meta has announced new safety features for Messenger and Instagram aimed at protecting teens who use the social media platforms. The new parental supervision tools for Messenger will allow parents and guardians to monitor their teens' activity, including how much time they spend on the app, updates to their contacts list and privacy settings, and who can message them. Meta is also working on features to limit who can send direct messages on Instagram, and parents will be able to see how many friends their teens have in common with accounts they follow and that follow them. The announcements come amid increasing scrutiny of the social media industry's impact on young users.