Helping teens develop healthy phone habits

Helping teens develop healthy habits around social media use and screen time is important when they first receive a smartphone. Pediatric psychologist Ann-Louise Lockhart, an Instagram brand spokesperson and author of the new book "Love the Teen You Have," joins "CBS Mornings" to share some advice and tools, such as Instagram Teen Accounts, that parents can use to help their teens. For more information on Instagram Teen Accounts, visit familycenter.meta.com. (Sponsored by Instagram)

• Dec 18
• 04:28

Australia's new social media ban started with a mom saying, "Do something!"

With the world's first social media ban​ for children and teenagers under 16 now in effect in Australia, its initial political architect reveals it was personally inspired by his wife, for their four children.

• Dec 10

Meta gives Australian kids a 2-week warning ahead of social media ban

As Australia's world-first ban on under-16s using social media looms, Meta becomes the first big tech firm to warn young users to save their info and sign off.

• Nov 20

Analysis of violent content on Instagram

Earlier this year, a glitch spread graphic, violent videos to unsuspecting Instagram users. Instagram's owner, Meta, says the problem was fixed and filters were enacted to protect younger users, but a CBS News data dive finds violent content is still pervasive on Instagram Reels. CBS News investigative data journalist Chris Hacker has more.

• Oct 22
• 03:08

Instagram accounts pushing violent content

Warning: Some subject matter is disturbing. Instagram users around the world opened the app one day back in February and saw their feeds suddenly filled with graphic, violent videos. Its parent company, Meta, called it an "error" that's now been fixed. But a CBS News investigation finds that violent content remains pervasive on Instagram reels. CBS News' Ash-har Quraishi and Chris Hacker report.

• Oct 21
• 06:26

Hundreds of Instagram pages push violent content

Earlier this year, a glitch spread graphic, violent videos to unsuspecting instagram users. Meta, Instagram's parent company, says it has fixed the problem and now has filters to protect younger users. But a CBS News data dive found violent content is still pervasive on Instagram Reels. Ash-har Quraishi reports.

• Oct 21
• 03:12

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Hundreds of Instagram accounts push graphic real-life violence to millions

Videos showing extreme violence are easily accessible on Instagram — and people are making thousands posting graphic content on the platform, a CBS News investigation found.

• Oct 21

Instagram rolls out new restrictions for teens based on PG-13 movie ratings

The new restrictions for teen users are gradually rolling out starting Tuesday and will be fully implemented by the end of the year, Meta said.

• Oct 14

Meta adds new protections for teens on Instagram

Social media giant Meta announced it is adding additional protections for teens on Instagram. Meta says it'll work to identify users under the age of 18 and restrict the content they see to match the guidelines of PG-13 movies. Reece Rogers, staff writer at Wired Magazine, joins to explain.

• Oct 14
• 02:38

Instagram rolls out new limits for teens

The head of Instagram announced new restrictions for users with teen accounts, which include filtering the content on their feeds, similar to what they might see while watching a PG-13 movie. Kurt Wagner, senior reporter for Bloomberg News, joins CBS News to discuss the new changes.

• Oct 14
• 04:50

Breaking down Instagram's PG-13 guideline

Meta, Instagram's parent company, is introducing PG-13-style content limits for all teen accounts. Under the new policy, users under 18 will have mature or sensitive material hidden or restricted, with parents able to add further controls. Tara Hopkins, Instagram's global director of public policy, joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to discuss the changes.

• Oct 14
• 04:48

North Texas content creators: from side hustles to successful influencer careers

It's estimated that thousands of content creators are living in North Texas. But how much are they earning from it, and could anyone be successful at it?

• Oct 7

Whistleblower claims about Meta and kids

Two Meta whistleblowers testified before Senate lawmakers on Tuesday, accusing the social media giant of suppressing research about the safety of child users. Senior Bloomberg News reporter Kurt Wagner joins CBS News to unpack the testimony.

• Sep 9
• 03:25

Taylor Swift engagement's impact for fans

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are officially engaged. The pair announced the next chapter in their "love story" on Tuesday via Instagram. In a joint post, they shared pictures of the proposal surrounded by flowers. Entertainment Tonight correspondent Denny Directo joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.

• Aug 26
• 02:27

What to know about Instagram Maps

Instagram's new "Instagram Maps" lets users share their location with followers, but critics warn it could put safety and privacy at risk. MoneyWatch's Kelly O'Grady reports on the concerns and how to protect your information

• Aug 11
• 02:06

Massive Project Stargate underway in Texas

From a new version of ChatGPT to a behind-the-scenes look at a massive Stargate project in Texas, these are the biggest headlines in the tech and AI world this week.

• Aug 8
• 03:40

Here's how to turn off Instagram's map feature

Instagram has launched a new map feature that allows users to pinpoint the location of where you were last active, raising some privacy concerns. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio shows you how to ensure it is disabled.

• Aug 8
• 01:10

Meta's Instagram showed paid ads promoting escort services

CBS News uncovered multiple paid advertisements on Meta's Instagram stories feature that lead to Telegram channels that promote sex work in the U.S. and other countries

• Jul 8

WhatsApp to bring subscription model and ads to messaging platform

WhatsApp is rolling out new ad features including a subscription model that will allow channels to offer exclusive content for a monthly fee.

• Jun 16

"Sober curious" reshaping social life

In life and online, interest in the sober community is booming. On Instagram, there are more than 1.2 million #soberlife posts. More than 500,000 boast "sober is sexy." Dr. Tara Narula reports.

• Dec 18, 2019
• 04:52

Instagram hiding "likes" on some posts

Instagram announced it is hiding some "likes" on posts in the U.S. starting this week. The social media platform says this is part of a test to see how it can improve the well-being of its users. Sara Fischer, media reporter for Axios, joined CBSN to discuss.

• Nov 12, 2019
• 05:39

Instagram testing policy to hide likes

Instagram said it wants to create a healthier environment for users. So it's testing out a new policy in parts of the U.S. to hide likes. Jamie Yuccas explains.

• Nov 11, 2019
• 02:08

Instagram will test making "likes" private in U.S.

You may love that picture from your friend on Instagram, but soon you may not know if anyone else "likes" it. Instagram has been testing hiding "likes" in several countries, and starting this week the company will expand the test to parts of the U.S. The announcement has been getting its share of "dislikes." Jonathan Vigliotti reports.

• Nov 11, 2019
• 03:47

Instagram to hide "likes" from users starting next week

Major changes are coming to Instagram. Starting next week, the social media platform will start hiding likes. The company is testing whether reducing popularity contests will make a safer online environment for users.

• Nov 9, 2019
• 01:11

Photographic memories of love and grief

After photographer Anjali Pinto lost her husband, Jacob Johnson (also a photographer) just 16 months after getting married, she turned to Instagram, posting images of him, and of them - each an insight into her daily grief. Her Instagram following grew to more than 51,000, many of whom were inspired to write their own stories of love and loss. Correspondent Michelle Miller talked with Pinto at an exhibition of photographs by her and Jacob, and talked about the power of images to bring strangers together.

• Apr 8, 2018
• 02:47

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