Meta has introduced a new feature called Instagram Map, also referred to as the "Friend Map," which enables users to share their real-time physical location with friends and followers on the app. This update allows users to see their friends' locations in real time and explore posts and Reels based on tagged places. Instagram's head, Adam Mosseri, announced this feature as part of three new changes for the platform's billions of users. The feature is not enabled by default, and users have full control over their location sharing settings. However, the rollout has sparked widespread privacy concerns among users and experts, who warn about the potential safety risks and the amount of data exposed. The backlash has extended to political arenas, with complaints filed in the Senate seeking to reverse the feature. Despite the criticism, Meta is continuing to develop related functionalities, including a new WhatsApp feature that helps contacts find users' Instagram profiles safely.