Instagram Introduces Nighttime Nudges for Teens, Encouraging Responsible App Usage
HIGHLIGHTS:
- Instagram now gently reminds teenagers after 10 pm to take a break from the app.
- Teens can dismiss the reminder, keeping control over their decision to continue using the app.
- Instagram takes steps to protect teens, automatically restricting access to harmful content like self-harm and violence.
Instagram, a globally popular social media platform, has introduced a new safety feature aimed at teenagers to encourage healthier app usage. Recognizing the popularity of the app among teens, Meta, the parent company of Instagram, has implemented a feature known as "nighttime nudges."