Instagram has introduced a new feature aimed at helping teenagers practice mindfulness. If a young user spends more than 10 minutes scrolling through Reels or direct messages, the app will prompt them to close it and go to bed.
These “Nighttime Nudges” will automatically appear on teens’ accounts and cannot be disabled. It is unclear whether this feature will be available to all teenagers or only those under 18.
The goal, according to Instagram, is to encourage teens who do not already use features like Take a Break reminders to log off for the night. “We want teens to leave Instagram feeling that their time on the app is purposeful and deliberate, and we recognize the importance of sleep for young people,” Instagram stated.
This new tool is part of Instagram’s efforts to help teens and their parents manage their time on the app, including features like Take a Break and parental supervision.
2024-01-18 10:26:00
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