Meta has announced the implementation of new restrictions for teenage users on Instagram and has also outlined changes for Facebook. Users under the age of 16 will now be unable to conduct live streams or view blurred images without parental consent.

This information was shared in a blog post by Meta.

Last year, Instagram launched a feature for teen accounts that automatically limited the abilities of children under 16. Parental permission was required to modify any settings.

Since these measures were introduced, 97% of teenagers aged 13 to 15 have remained under these restrictions. Additionally, 94% of parents in the US indicated that teen accounts could be beneficial, according to the company's blog.

In the upcoming months, new rules will be added to Instagram for minors, including a ban on live streaming or disabling image protection in DMs without parental approval. Adults will be able to set time limits, block apps at night, and check their child's contact list in chats.

Furthermore, the teen account service will also be extended to Facebook and Messenger. This innovation will initially be available in the US, UK, Australia, and Canada. Meta promises to expand to more regions in the future, although details are currently undisclosed.