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Instagram is testing a program that offers its top influencers the ability to interact with their followers over direct messages using a chatbot.

One bill would require apps like Instagram and TikTok to prioritize young people’s safety, and the other would restrict the collection of consumer data.

On TikTok and Instagram, people are sharing what it’s like to take care of relatives who have reached their final years.

Those who appreciate “something as basic as a stick” are sharing their enthusiasm through a newly popular Instagram account.

Users reported widespread issues with the platforms from around 10 a.m. Eastern to about noon, according to Down Detector, a website that tracks user reports of internet disruptions.

New Mexico’s attorney general has accused Meta of not protecting children from sexual predators on its platforms. He now wants to know how it polices subscribers to accounts featuring children.

Mothers are running Instagram accounts for underage girls aspiring to stardom. Many encounter a dark underworld dominated by men, including pedophiles.

In this year’s presidential election, more people are turning to Instagram for news, even as the platform tries de-emphasizing “political content.”

Lawsuits filed by NetChoice, which represents companies including TikTok and Meta, have stalled protection efforts in three states.