Lori Schott

“I would like to see more control over the algorithms, including their ability to turn off personalised recommendations or use the chronological feeds that were pushing content to my daughter, like dealing with suicide and eating disorders.”

Lori Schott · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-27

Schott described content pushed to her daughter that dealt with suicide and eating disorders.

“It keeps kids online.”

Lori Schott · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-27

Schott was referring to features she said form the bedrock of Instagram's model.

“I would like to see less addictive design, including limits on infinite scroll, autoplay streaks, constant notifications, and algorithmic feeds,”

Lori Schott · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-27

Schott, who lost her 18-year-old daughter to suicide, said Instagram needs more stringent measures to protect teens.