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Meta AI Chatbot: New Features for Teens

Meta is expanding AI chatbot features across Instagram and Facebook.

Published: 2026-03-25

What Changed

Meta's AI assistant is now integrated into Instagram DMs and can generate images, answer questions, and engage in extended conversations with teenage users.

What to Review

  • •Check if your child is using the Meta AI feature in Instagram
  • •Review conversation history with AI if possible
  • •Discuss AI limitations and data privacy

Parent Actions

  1. 1Talk to your child about what AI chatbots can and cannot do
  2. 2Explain that AI conversations are not private — Meta uses data for training
  3. 3Review Instagram supervision settings

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This is practical educational content to support families. For case-specific concerns about a child's safety, contact the NSPCC helpline on 0808 800 5000 or your local safeguarding team.

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Last reviewed: 2026-03-30