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Protecting Kids Online: Instagram and Reforms for Young Users

Testimony

Questioner: Todd YoungWitness: Adam Mosseri

Narrative: KnowledgeHarm: Body image & eating disorders
Q. · Question

Todd Young

A. · Response

Adam Mosseri

QuestionAsks about consequences of body-image issues on the platform and whether there's a bias toward negative self-image content for teen girls.

ResponseCites research showing struggling teens say Instagram helps more than it hurts on most issues, denies knowing of a specific bias, and credits the platform with diversifying beauty standards.