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Instagram to ban adults from messaging teens they don’t follow in major safety overhaul – 7NEWS.com.au
Big changes are coming to the popular photo-sharing app to keep younger users safe.
Instagram will ban adults from messaging teenagers who dont follow them in a major move designed to protect the popular photo-sharing platforms younger users.
Under the change, any adult who attempts to direct message someone aged under-18 who doesnt follow them will receive a notification saying the action isnt allowed.
Teenagers will also receive safety prompts when they chat to adults who have been exhibiting potentially suspicious behavior.
The prompts will remind young users not to feel pressured…
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