The company has touted these new features for Instagram in a blog post, most notably adding more information and warnings about accounts that teens might try to contact via direct messages."We've added new safety features to DMs in Teen Accounts to give teens more context about the accounts they're messaging and help them spot potential scammers,

Meta says these new tools build on existing features like Safety Notices, Location Warnings, and Nudity Protection, all designed to create a safer space for teens and kids online. With these latest updates, Instagram is continuing its push to provide young users and their families with more control, better information, and added peace of mind.

Meta will let teen accounts on Instagram see safety tips and blocking options when texting another user via DMs.