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If your kid is using too much Instagram, you’d be happy to know about this. Instagram has announced “nighttime nudges” for teens. It comes with a bunch of new prompts aimed at limiting the nighttime usage of teen accounts on the platform. So, if teens spend over 10 minutes on Instagram, particularly Reels or DMs late at night, they will receive prompts telling them to close the app and go to sleep.
Instagram Nighttime Nudges will remind teens, “Time for a break?”
Following the latest update, teens will receive a notification after 10 pm, displaying a message such as “Time for a break?” The notification reminds them that it’s late and suggests the idea of closing Instagram for the night. These nighttime nudges will show up automatically and cannot be turned off. Nonetheless, teens can choose to dismiss the prompt and proceed with using the app.
Instagram “Nighttime Nudges” will show up automatically on teenagers’ accounts, and there won’t be an option to turn them off. Instagram has not clarified if this feature will apply to all teenagers or only those under 18.
Meta is making sure teens see safe stuff
Meta had previously announced its plans to implement automatic restrictions on the content accessible to teens on Instagram and Facebook. Specifically, Meta will restrict teen accounts from viewing harmful content. It includes posts about self-harm, graphic violence, and eating disorders.
You’d wonder why Meta is taking these initiatives, all of a sudden? Well, Meta is introducing these safety measures due to growing regulatory pressure to enhance its online protection for children. The company will testify before the Senate on January 31 regarding child safety. Executives from apps like X, TikTok, Snapchat, and Discord will also be testifying. During the hearing, committee members may ask the executives about how well their platforms are keeping kids safe on the internet.