Senators and Lawmakers Criticize Instagram's Map Feature Over Privacy and Safety Concerns
TL;DR
Instagram's new Map feature, which allows users to share and view live locations, has sparked privacy and safety concerns despite being opt-in and off by default. Users and officials have expressed fears about stalking and unintended location exposure, prompting Meta to promise improvements and clearer explanations.
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