Meta launches new safety protections aimed at teens

Meta is rolling out new protections on Facebook Messenger and Instagram, aimed at protecting teens from getting potentially dangerous direct messages. Among other things, teens will not be able to get DMs from people they do not follow. NBC News Stephanie Gosk reports. Subscribe to NBC News: NBC News Digital is a collection of innovative and powerful news brands that deliver compelling, diverse and engaging news stories. NBC News Digital features Nightly News, Meet the Press, Dateline, and the existing apps and digital extensions of these respective properties. We deliver the best in breaking news, live video coverage, original journalism and segments from your favorite NBC News Shows. Connect with NBC News Online Breaking News Alerts: Visit Find NBC News on Facebook: Follow NBC News on Twitter: Get more of NBC News delivered to your inbox: , Meta, Teens, Safety