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New Instagram Map Feature Is Dangerous for Kids, Michigan Congresswoman Says

Meta says the location map only shows tagged public posts and is off by default, but some users report unexpected location sharing raising privacy concerns.

Summary by Michigan Live
A Michigan congresswoman is speaking out about a new map feature on Instagram, saying it poses risks to children and abuse survivors by sharing their location.

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Instagram recently launched the Map feature in the United States. It is an option that allows users to share their location on a map with their followers in real time. While there is the possibility of deactivating it in simple steps, lawmakers warn about the dangers it poses to privacy and security, especially of children, by revealing the sites that are regularly frequented.Map in Florida: How to turn Instagram location on or off Meta presente…

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KOB 4 broke the news in Albuquerque, United States on Tuesday, August 12, 2025.
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