Why is Instagram’s new Map feature controversial, and should you disable it? – CBS News

By Megan Cerullo Reporter, MoneyWatch Megan Cerullo is a New York-based reporter for CBS MoneyWatch covering small business, workplace, health care, consumer spending and personal finance topics. She regularly appears on CBS News 24/7 to discuss her reporting. Read Full Bio Updated on: August 8, 2025 / 6:03 PM EDT / CBS News New ‘Instagram map’ feature can show a user’s location to other’s raising safety concerns New ‘Instagram map’ feature can show a user’s location to other’s raising safety concerns 00:31 A new feature on Instagram that let’s users share their real-time physical location with others on the app has privacy experts concerned over the amount of data exposed and potential safety risks to users. Called Instagram Map, the new feature was introduced on Thursday as part of an app update. On its blog, the company says the location-sharing tool makes it “easier for you and your friends to stay in touch through the content you’re enjoying on Instagram.”  “You can opt into sharing your last active location with friends you pick, and you can turn it off anytime,” Instagram said in a blog post announcing the new feature. “You can also open the map to see content your
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