Study Finds Instagram Teen Safety Measures Ineffective Despite Meta Promises
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A study claims Instagram's safety tools for teens are largely ineffective in preventing exposure to harmful content like suicide and self-harm posts, with only 8 out of 47 tools functioning properly. Meta disputes these findings, asserting their measures reduce harmful content and provide parental controls, but critics argue the platform prioritizes engagement over safety, especially for under-13 users.
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