I think it is Instagram’s job,” said Arturo Béjar, a former consultant for Meta who testified before Congress last year about his failed efforts to push the company to embrace stronger youth protections after his then-teenage daughter experienced abusive comments on Instagram.

The social media app unveiled a new product for young users of the app that is intended to make the service safer for teenagers. The tools include making all teen accounts private and allowing parents to supervise activity.

Instagram launched its new Teen Accounts feature Tuesday, promising a controlled online experience for teens under 18 and new tools for parents.