New Mexico seeks child safety restrictions on Meta apps and algorithms in trial's 2nd phaseNew Mexico prosecutors are demanding significant changes to Meta's social media platforms. This follows a jury verdict finding the company ...
04 May, 2026, 09.05 PM IST
Here’s how countries are cracking down on kids’ social media useAs concerns over online safety increase, governments around the world are tightening rules on children’s access to social media. In India, ...
28 Mar, 2026, 03.38 PM IST
In wake of US social media verdicts, look at what limits other countries have imposed for kidsOn Wednesday, a Los Angeles jury found both Meta and YouTube liable for harms to children using their services. A day earlier in New Mexico...
27 Mar, 2026, 05.25 PM IST
Instagram to notify parents if teens repeatedly search for suicide-related termsInstagram is introducing new alerts for parents. If a teen repeatedly searches for terms related to suicide or self-harm, parents will be n...
26 Feb, 2026, 07.58 PM IST
Meta adds more safety controls for teens on Instagram in IndiaSimilar features are being planned for Facebook and Messenger for rollout later this year. The new features were announced on April 11 at M...
11 Apr, 2025, 06.28 PM IST
Kids under 16 will no longer be allowed to livestream on Instagram without parental consentUnder the changes, teens under 16 are blocked from using Instagram Live unless parents give permission. They also need permission to "turn ...
08 Apr, 2025, 05.25 PM IST
Is your dog obsessed with socks? 24 socks found in puppy’s belly, undergoes major operationA 7-month-old Bernese Mountain pup named Luna swallowed 24 socks, a onesie, and other items, leading to a severe intestinal blockage. Her o...
03 Mar, 2025, 08.35 AM IST
Meta expands Instagram teen accounts to India with online safety features“At Meta, creating a safer and more responsible digital environment is a top priority. With the expansion of Instagram Teen Accounts to Ind...
11 Feb, 2025, 03.20 PM IST
Instagram makes teen accounts private as pressure mounts on the app to protect childrenBeginning Tuesday in the U.S., U.K., Canada and Australia, anyone under under 18 who signs up for Instagram will be placed into teen accoun...
17 Sep, 2024, 07.03 PM IST
Meta introduces additional measures to safeguard teens on its platformsTech giant Meta said it has developed more than 30 tools and features to help support teens and their parents. So, now, if a teen wants to ...
25 Jan, 2024, 05.17 PM IST
Meta launches more parental supervision tools for Instagram. Is it enough?Many of the features require minors - and their parents - to opt in, raising questions about how effective the measures are. Instagram, for...
27 Jun, 2023, 03.32 PM IST
Instagram rolls out parental supervision tools & family centre in India to ensure safety of young usersThe new tools will help parents get involved with the online experiences of their wards.
17 Sep, 2022, 11.06 AM IST
Instagram brings its parental supervision tools to IndiaThis move comes after Meta launched parental supervision controls and a family center in the US in March this year.
15 Sep, 2022, 06.01 PM IST
Instagram to nudge teenagers away from harmful contentInstagram also mentioned that it is expanding parental supervision features on the app.
15 Jun, 2022, 01.03 PM IST
Meta rolls out parental supervision tools on InstagramThe new parental controls are part of Meta's promise to protect children using its social media apps, after a whistleblower leaked internal...
17 Mar, 2022, 09.19 AM IST
Instagram hits pause on version for kids amid criticismThe development of Instagram for a younger audience was met with broader push back almost immediately.
28 Sep, 2021, 05.48 PM IST
Instagram hits pause on kids version of app following criticismUS lawmakers and advocacy groups have opposed the launch of "Instagram Kids", urging the social media giant to drop its plans and stating t...
28 Sep, 2021, 11.57 AM IST