Instagram Cracks Down on Harassment Videos From Meta Glasses

WHO:

Mashable - Adam Mosseri stated that Instagram is specifically targeting "pickup" and prank videos recorded with Meta glasses.

Engadget - Meta is the company behind the smart glasses.

Techmeme - Adam Mosseri is the head of Instagram.

WHAT:

Mashable - Instagram is removing videos that feature harassment, including "pickup line" and prank videos recorded with Meta glasses.

Engadget - Instagram is banning users who create creepy content using Meta glasses.

Techmeme - Instagram will take down videos shot on Meta glasses that feature harassment of strangers in public places, including "pickup line" videos.

WHERE:

Techmeme - The harassment videos are recorded in public places.

WHY:

Techmeme - The crackdown is part of Instagram's effort to address the growing concern over harassment and inappropriate content associated with the use of Meta glasses.

Engadget - The crackdown is a response to harassment and inappropriate content being created with Meta glasses.

HOW:

Techmeme - Instagram is implementing a policy to remove specific types of videos that violate its community guidelines.

(UPDATED July 23, 2026 22:22 UTC)

Instagram is taking a strong stance against harassment by removing videos that feature "pickup line" and prank content recorded with Meta glasses. Adam Mosseri announced that the platform is specifically targeting these types of videos as part of a broader effort to combat inappropriate content. This crackdown comes in response to increasing concerns about harassment linked to the use of Meta glasses.

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(UPDATED July 23, 2026 20:21 UTC)

Instagram is taking a strong stance against harassment by banning users who create creepy content with Meta's smart glasses. The platform will specifically remove videos shot on these glasses that depict harassment of strangers in public places, including those featuring "pickup lines." This crackdown is part of Instagram's effort to uphold community guidelines and address the inappropriate content being generated with the technology.