Instagram to restrict teens to PG-13 content by default

Teens on Instagram will be limited to viewing PG-13-rated content by default and will not be able to change their settings without parental permission, Meta announced Tuesday.

This means that children using teen-specific accounts will see photos and videos on Instagram similar to those they would see in a PG-13-rated movie—meaning no sex, drugs, or dangerous stunts, among other things.

“This includes hiding or not recommending posts…