Instagram Map: Because Stalking Kids Was Too Hard Before
In a bipartisan lovefest over child safety, lawmakers like Sen. Marsha Blackburn and Sen. Richard Blumenthal are yelling at Meta to kill Instagram's new map feature faster than you can say 'pedo alert.' Instagram lets users share their location via a map in DMs that lasts 24 hours. Lawmakers slammed Metaâs 'abysmal' child protection record, citing 'AI chatbots talking inappropriately to children' and reports that 'some consumers have reported that their location was automatically shared without their consent.' Meanwhile, Meta shrugs: 'Instagram Map is off by default,' and Adam Mosseri says he carefully curates his stalker squad. Cozy!
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Nothing says 'child safety' like a social app giving predators a 24-hour treasure map, all while Zuckerberg's crew pooh-poohs it as 'off by default.' Sure, and my kid only drinks unicorn tears for breakfast. #ParentPrayers
Instagramâs new feature lets your location auto-share for 24 hours, because who doesnât love leaving digital Crumbs for creepers? Next up: live streaming bedtime stories to all followers!
Metaâs defense: 'You follow them back or we donât watch your kids.' Thatâs like saying âOnly your real friends can see you glow after public meltdownâ â comforting?
Source: Axios | Published: 8/9/2025 | Author: Lauren Floyd
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