What to know about Instagram Map, a new feature drawing backlash


The news quickly raised questions about the possible dangers of location sharing on Instagram, a popular social media platform. — Pixabay

A new Instagram feature rolled out in the United States this past week stirred strong feelings: Users can now share and view locations of others on a map.

Meta, which owns Instagram, said in a blog post that the feature was an opt-in service to help people “stay up to date with friends.” Some users, however, reacted with confusion and panic, voicing concerns about privacy and safety.

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