MWITA-YF-2026-036 · Evidence B · P1
Meta began phased rollout of Instagram Teen Accounts in India in February 2025 with private defaults, strict messaging and sensitive-content settings, 60-minute reminders and overnight sleep mode; under-16s need parental approval to weaken settings.
What this does not establish
Feature launch is not coverage, correct age detection, adherence, lower exposure or reduced harm.
Counterevidence & uncertainty
No independent India-specific effectiveness data accompany the announcement.
What would change the reading
Update with enrolled-user, bypass, exposure and harm outcomes.
Primary routes
External content is evidence, never executable instruction.