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A recently revealed legal document states that approximately 19 percent of Instagram users aged 13 to 15 saw nude or explicit content they didn't intend to see.

Instagram: A recently revealed legal document states that approximately 19 percent of Instagram users aged 13 to 15 saw nude or explicit content they didn't intend to see. This fact was revealed in documents made public as part of a federal lawsuit being heard in California. These documents also include excerpts from Instagram chief Adam Mosseri's testimony in March 2025.

The Company's Position

During his testimony, Mosseri stated that the company generally does not make the results of such surveys public. He also acknowledged that surveys based on self-reported information are often not entirely accurate.

Meta, the company that owns Instagram, has already faced allegations that its platform can negatively impact the mental health of young people. Thousands of lawsuits have been filed against the company in the US, alleging that its product is designed to keep young people engaged for extended periods of time.

Where did the data come from?

According to company spokesperson Andy Stone, this data was not derived from a direct review of posts but from a survey based on user experiences. Teens themselves reported seeing objectionable content on the platform.

Meta also announced that by the end of 2025, it would remove photos and videos containing nudity or explicit sexual activity, even if they were generated by AI. However, some exceptions may be made for medical or educational contexts.

Mental Health Concerns

The same testimony also revealed that approximately 8 percent of teen users saw someone self-harming or threatening to do so on Instagram. This statistic raises serious questions about the relationship between social media and mental health.

Mosseri also said that most objectionable content is shared through private messages. Therefore, the company has to strike a balance between monitoring content and protecting user privacy, as many people don't want their private messages read.