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Instagram’s launch feature details users’ geolocation data, which bounced privately among social media users on Thursday.
Yuan It debuted on Wednesday in the Instagram Map tool, selling features in a way that “stay up to date with friends” by letting users share their “last active location.” The tool is similar to Snapchat’s Snap Map feature, which allows people to see where their friends posted it from.
Meta is Blog Posts Several social media users said in the post that the feature “location sharing is off” and they fear that this is not the case.
“I can’t believe Instagram launched a map feature that reveals everyone’s location without any warning,” one user said. Posted On the thread, Meta’s Weibo service.
Another threaded user said they were worried that bad actors could take advantage of map functionality by monitoring others.
“Instagram randomly updates its app to include map features without actually reminding people that there is a limiting order and actively ensuring that its abusers cannot stalk online is very dangerous…” postal.
Instagram chief Adam Mosseri responded to the complaint Threadpropose the concept that the map function is showing people’s position against people’s will.
“We are scrutinizing everything carefully, but so far it looks like people are confused and assumed, because they can see themselves on the map when they open, and others can see them, too,” Mosseri wrote on Thursday. “Nevertheless, we’re still checking everything to make sure no one shares the location without a clear decision to do so, which, by the way, requires double consent through design (we ask you to confirm you want to share).
Still, some Instagram users claim that their locations are still being shared despite not choosing to use the map feature.
“My setup and share and share with everyone in the app.” postal. “My location settings on the IG phone on my phone have been set to forever. So, I don’t turn it off automatically.
A Metal spokesperson reiterated Mosseri’s comment in a statement and said: “By default, the Instagram map is closed and your live location will never be shared unless you choose to turn it on.”
“If you do this, only the people you follow – or the private custom list of your choice can see where you are,” a spokesperson said.
