Instagram Hops on the Surveillance-State Trend
Briefly

Instagram is introducing Instagram Map, enabling users to share real-time locations with select friends or followers. Users have options for visibility, allowing them to share their location with friends, close friends, or no one at all. Parents will receive notifications if teens share their location. Instagram also launches new features, such as reposting Reels, and a 'Friends' tab that promotes interaction through Reels their friends have engaged with. The feature started rolling out on August 6 in the U.S., potentially impacting user privacy and interactions.
Instagram is launching a new feature called Instagram Map that allows friends to share their real-time locations, enhancing user visibility and connection.
Users can choose to share their location with specific groups, such as friends, close friends, or no one, allowing selective privacy.
Instagram will notify parents if their teens begin sharing location, facilitating discussions on safe sharing practices.
New features include the ability to repost Reels and a 'Friends' tab for Reels interacted with by friends, encouraging more interaction.
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