The growing use of social media today produces a simultaneous increase in the number of younger users. Unfortunately, dangers regarding online security and mental health are getting more alarming. Considering all these scenarios, Instagram now has a huge decision – they adopted a new PG-13 system that will primarily aim to provide a safe digital environment, particularly for children and teenagers below the age of 13 years.
So what Exactly is this PG-13 System?
The PG-13 System is a very common term in movie houses and in video games that classifies content according to age as age-specific classifications. Instagram uses its own policies for letting users filter age-wise the kind of content that should appear on their feeds.
Thu, under the PG-13, in case the user is below 13 years of age, he/she should not be able to see any adult or inappropriate content.
How Effective is the New Update for Instagram?
The new PG-13 Authorizing System introduces the following changes about Content videos, images, or reels that are adult-oriented and inappropriate will not appear on the feeds of young people
Additionally, it has already adopted an ID verification and facial recognition system that uses AI to confirm the users' ages. Thus, it will be more difficult to fake one's age.
Other Actions Taken by Instagram for the Immune Teen
Among the areas Instagram is laying its focus on with the new systems is:
Control of Direct Messages: Making sure that teenage users are not able to be messaged by unknown adult members.
Control over screen time: There will be a parent control system through which parents can control their child's screen time.
Filters Will Restrict Any Bullying and Harassment: Any kind of derogatory comments and posts shall be automatically blocked using AI technology.
Why Change This Rule?
Today's teens suffer mental pressure due to networking sites. Body image issues, self-esteem problems, and online bullying have taken on a different scale. Thu,s this new update is about ensuring safe and healthier digital landscapes for teens.
Indeed, the adoption of the PG-13 is just timely in that it goes a long way in providing safety for teenage users while simultaneously placating parents. Other social media platforms should follow suit in the future.
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