Meta has announced new initiatives regarding teen accounts on Instagram and has implemented restrictions for Facebook users. Now, individuals under 16 will be unable to conduct live broadcasts or view inappropriate photos without parental consent.

This information was shared in a blog post by Meta.

Last year, teen profiles were launched on Instagram, which were automatically created for children under 16. This meant that parental permission was required to change any settings.

Since these changes were introduced, 97% of teens aged 13–15 have remained under these new regulations. 94% of parents in the United States indicated that teen accounts would be beneficial, as noted in the company's blog.

In the coming months, Instagram plans to implement additional restrictions for children. Specifically, teens will not be able to conduct live streams or disable filters for inappropriate images in direct messages without parental approval. Additionally, parents will have the ability to set time limits, block apps at night, and check their children's contact lists in chats.

The teen account feature will also be expanded to Facebook and Messenger. This new feature will initially be available in the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, and Canada. Meta promises to expand to more regions in the future, though details have not yet been disclosed.