What are Instagram's new safety features for teens in the UAE, and how do they work?

Instagram has launched teen accounts in the UAE with six core safety features designed to protect users under 16. These include private account settings by default, messaging restrictions so strangers can't contact teens, strict sensitive content filters, limited tagging and mentions, daily time limit reminders after 60 minutes, and a built-in sleep mode that silences notifications from 10pm to 7am. Teens need parental approval to loosen any of these protections, ensuring a safer, age-appropriate experience. Meta says these features were developed in consultation with parents, psychologists, and safety experts. Do you think these features will help teens stay safer online, or should platforms be doing even more? We’d love to hear your thoughts.

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