Instagram’s Map is here, and this is how you can turn your location off

Instagram has recently launched a new Map feature that allows users to share their active location with friends or browse content based on location tags. However, the feature has sparked privacy concerns, with some users worried about the potential for stalking or doxing. Meta, the company that owns Instagram, has stated that the Map feature is opt-in only, meaning users must choose to share their location with specific friends. If users do not enable location access for Instagram, the Map feature will be disabled by default. To turn off the Map feature, users can go to the Messages section, tap on the Map at the top of their inbox, and then select "no one" in the Settings menu. This will ensure that their location is not shared with anyone through the Instagram Map. The article also addresses the issue of users seeing people on the Map who have not enabled the feature. According to Instagram's CEO Adam Mosseri, this is because the Map is displaying location-tagged posts and Reels, not live-tracked locations. Mosseri has promised to make design improvements to the feature in the near future to address these concerns.