New Instagram features aim to boost child safety after years of criticism

Meta has announced sweeping changes to how kids and teens use Instagram. The company today unveiled “Teen Accounts,” a series of new features aimed at boosting child safety.

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Meta has announced sweeping changes to how kids and teens use Instagram. The company today unveiled Teen Accounts. It’s a series of new features aimed at boosting child safety. But these new features come after years of criticism and even lawsuits over how Instagram can lead to a host of dangers. For more, we’re joined by NPR’s Bobby Allyn. Hey, Bobby.

BOBBY ALLYN, BYLINE: Hey, Juana.

SUMMERS: All right,

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