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Governor Cox addresses Meta announcement of Instagram teen accounts

By Utah News · July 14, 2026 · 1 min read
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Utah Governor Spencer Cox issued a statement regarding Meta's announcement of new teen accounts on Instagram. The initiative aims to create a safer and more controlled environment for teenage users.

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  • Governor Spencer Cox issued a statement regarding Meta's new Instagram teen accounts.
  • The new accounts are intended to provide a safer and more controlled environment for teens.
  • Cox acknowledged that these steps were taken in response to Utah's social media laws and affirmative litigation.

Utah Governor Spencer Cox released a statement addressing Meta's recent introduction of teen accounts on Instagram. The new feature is designed to provide a more controlled and safer environment for users in the teen demographic.

Cox acknowledged the positive steps taken by Meta following Utah's social media laws and affirmative litigation.

The announcement from Meta regarding these Instagram accounts comes amidst ongoing discussions surrounding social media regulation and technology in Utah. While the Governor noted the importance of the changes made by Meta, he also emphasized continued oversight.

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