Meta will tell parents when their teens add new interests to their Instagram algorithm
The Verge·May 12, 2026
Meta is introducing a new feature to its Teen Accounts on Instagram, allowing parents to see the general topics their teens engage with, such as sports or fashion. The feature will also notify parents when their teen adds a new interest to their algorithm, providing them with more insight into their child's online activities. This update builds on Meta's "Your Algorithm" feature, which enables users to customize their feed by choosing topics they want to see more or less of. The new feature aims to give parents greater visibility into their teen's Instagram usage, with certain limitations already in place for Teen Accounts.
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