Aug 11, 05:44 PM

Meta-Owned Instagram Launches 'Friend Map' for Real-Time Location Sharing Amid Privacy Concerns

Instagram, owned by Meta, has introduced a new feature called "Friend Map" that allows users to share their real-time physical location with friends and followers on the app. This update is part of three new changes announced by Instagram head Adam Mosseri, affecting billions of users globally. The feature enables users to track each other's active locations when posting on the platform, as well as explore posts and Reels based on tagged places. While users retain full control over their location-sharing settings and can disable the feature, privacy experts and state attorneys general have expressed concerns about potential safety risks, particularly for younger users. The feature has sparked backlash and debate about privacy implications, with some advising users to turn off location sharing to avoid exposing their exact whereabouts. Instagram has clarified that the app does not automatically broadcast locations, but users must opt in to share their data. The introduction of the Friend Map reflects ongoing tensions between social media innovation and user privacy protection.

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