How Meta is Protecting Teens in a Digital World

21/05/2025 44 min

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Episode Synopsis

This week on Uncut & Uncensored, Caroline Stanbury is joined by Tara Hopkins—Director of Policy at Instagram. Caroline and Tara dive deep into the latest protections being rolled out for teen users across Instagram, Facebook, and Messenger. From controlling who can contact underage users to limiting exposure to sensitive content, Tara breaks down how Meta is prioritizing youth wellbeing online. This episode is a must-listen for anyone raising, mentoring, or working with the next generation in a hyper-connected world.Instagram Teen Accounts—now expanding to Facebook and Messenger—are designed to give parents peace of mind that their teens are safer with the right protections in place. Learn more about Instagram Teen Accounts here.Support your family’s online experience with expert guidance and tools from Meta’s Family Center. Explore resources today, including Meta’s Screen Smart Program, at familycenter.meta.com.Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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