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Instagram’s new feature helps college students connect with others on campus


The launch comes a week after TikTok rolled out a nearly-identical feature.

Instagram is introducing a new feature aimed at helping college students connect with people on campus, the company announced on Tuesday. While the features may be welcome additions for college students looking to find friends, they may also raise privacy concerns, as they could potentially make it easier for people to track others online. Fortunately, the new features are optional, so those who prefer to keep their online presence separate from their student life can choose to simply not add their school to their profile on either platform.

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