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Social Media Misinformation and Teen Safety
This chapter discusses Instagram's recent efforts to enhance teen safety, critiquing these measures as superficial and reactive. It explores challenges in age verification for teenage users and the implications of misinformation spread within local communities, highlighting the role of social media in reinforcing negative narratives. Additionally, the chapter reflects on the potential long-term effects of social media on youth and the financial motivations behind tech companies' pushback against stricter regulations.