"Instagram Introduces Tools to Combat Sextortion and Intimate Image Abuse"

Meta is introducing new tools to combat sextortion and intimate image abuse, including a nudity protection feature in Instagram DMs that blurs and warns against sending or receiving nude images. The company is also implementing measures to prevent potential scammers from connecting with teens, such as hiding message requests and restricting interactions with teen accounts. Additionally, Meta is providing resources and support for individuals who may have been approached by scammers, and collaborating with other tech companies through the Lantern program to share signals and combat sextortion scams across the internet.