Instagram said current users in that age range with a public account will be able to keep it public.
However, they will be encouraged about the benefits of having a private account.
Instagram is also implementing new technology designed to weed out accounts that have shown suspicious behavior towards younger users.
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so that they wont show up in the Explore tab or in Reels.
Instagram is also implementing new technology that would weed out accounts that have shown suspicious behavior towards younger users…
Finally, the platform said it is limiting the options advertisers have to reach young people with ads.
Experts say akid-friendly platform could work if done right, with built-in safeguards and parental supervision.
