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Facebook, Instagram block teens from sensitive content, even from friends

Posted on January 11, 2024June 24, 2025 by Dissent

Ashley Belanger reports:

Meta has begun hiding sensitive content from teenagers under the age of 18 on Facebook and Instagram, a company blog announced on Tuesday.

Starting now, Meta will begin removing content from feeds and Stories about sensitive topics that have been flagged as harmful to teens by experts in adolescent development, psychology, and mental health. That includes content about self-harm, suicide, and eating disorders, as well as content discussing restricted goods or featuring nudity.

Read more at Ars Technica.

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