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South Dakota AG Praises Meta's New Teen Safety Features
Jackley says Instagram's parental controls and content restrictions are a 'positive step'
Published on Mar. 2, 2026
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South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has voiced his support for new safety features introduced by Meta, the parent company of Instagram. The updates include blocking searches for topics like suicide and self-harm, as well as offering enhanced parental supervision controls. Jackley said he 'applauds Meta for the work they've done with technology to put in place parental supervision controls' to better protect teenagers on social media.
Why it matters
The mental health and online safety of teenagers has become an increasing concern, with social media platforms facing scrutiny over their potential negative impacts. Jackley's endorsement of Meta's new features suggests a growing recognition that tech companies need to take more proactive steps to safeguard young users.
The details
The latest updates from Instagram, which is owned by Meta, include blocking searches for subjects like suicide or self-harm. In a statement, Meta said the alerts are designed to 'empower parents and give them resources they need to support their children'.
- The new Instagram safety features were announced in March 2026.
The players
Marty Jackley
The Attorney General of South Dakota who praised Meta's new teen safety features.
Meta
The parent company of Instagram that has introduced new safety controls and content restrictions to protect teenage users.
What they’re saying
“I applaud Meta for the work that they've done with technology to put in place parental supervision controls.”
— Marty Jackley, Attorney General of South Dakota (Dakota News Now)
The takeaway
Jackley's endorsement of Meta's new teen safety features on Instagram suggests a growing recognition that tech companies need to take more proactive steps to protect young users from harmful content and experiences on social media platforms.
