Instagram Top Boss in the Hot Seat

Adam Missouri faced tough questions from the Senate about social media regulation, highlighting a loss of trust in big tech. Reports revealed Meta's awareness of the negative impact of its platforms on teen mental health. In response, Instagram announced new safety features, including parental controls. However, there is skepticism about the effectiveness of these measures in truly protecting young users.

What was the main reason for Adam Missouri's appearance before the Senate subcommittee?

• To discuss new features of Instagram

• To address concerns about self-regulation of social media

• To announce a merger between Meta and another company

• To promote a new social media app

What did the reports reveal about Meta's awareness?

• Meta was aware of the harms its services caused to teen mental health

• Meta was unaware of any issues with its services

• Meta was aware of the positive impacts of its services

• Meta was planning to shut down Instagram

What new feature did Instagram introduce to improve teen safety?

• A new messaging app

• A new photo editing tool

• Parental controls and restrictions on tagging teens

• A feature to increase followers

What was the timing of Instagram's announcement of new features?

• Simultaneously with Missouri's testimony

• A week after Missouri's testimony

• A month before Missouri's testimony

• Just a day before Missouri's testimony

What is the Senate subcommittee's concern about Instagram's new measures?

• They are too complicated for users

• They are not sufficient to protect kids and teens online

• They are not available in all countries

• They are too expensive to implement