Instagram parent notification alerts are the latest safety feature from Meta, designed to inform guardians if teens repeatedly search for content related to self-harm or suicide. This update aims to bridge the gap between digital activity and real-world support by giving parents more visibility into potential mental health crises.
Meta will give parents control over their teens’ AI character chats on Instagram, allowing topic monitoring and a “kill switch” to block AI conversations—responding to safety concerns after inappropriate bot interactions.


