WASHINGTON, (Reuters) – A Facebook Inc (NASDAQ) An executive of the company stated that new security measures would be implemented on apps by Sunday to discourage teens from downloading harmful content. The announcement came as U.S. legislators examine how Facebook, Instagram and its subsidiaries affect mental health.

Vice president of Global Affairs at Facebook Nick Clegg also spoke out in favor of regulators having access to Facebook algorithm used to amplify content. Clegg refused to answer questions about whether the algorithms were used by Facebook to amplify the voices of those who attacked the U.S. Capitol in January 6.

The algorithms “should be held to account, if necessary, by regulation so that people can match what our systems say they’re supposed to do from what actually happens,” Clegg told CNN’s “State of the Union.”

Frances Haugen, a former employee of Facebook and whistleblower to the Senate about Facebook’s enticement users to scroll on their phones, thereby threatening teens’ health, was his testimony.

Clegg explained to CNN that they are going to offer something that will be a significant difference. It is about where their systems detect teenagers looking at the exact same content over and again. This content may not be beneficial to their wellbeing.

Clegg added that “we are introducing something called, ‘take a Break,’ where we will encourage teens to simply take a break form using Instagram.”

Last week, U.S. Senators questioned Facebook about its plans for better protecting young users of its apps. They used leaked internal research to show that the social media company was well aware of the damage its Instagram app has done to youth’s mental health.

Senator Amy Klobuchar, a Democrat who chairs the Senate Judiciary Committee’s antitrust subcommittee, has argued for more regulation against technology companies like Facebook.

Klobuchar stated to CNN that she was sick of the phrase “trust us”, and said it was time for them to safeguard those mothers and fathers who are struggling to keep their kids from becoming dependent on this platform.

The United States must have a privacy policy to allow people to opt in if they want their data shared online. Klobuchar suggested that the United States needs to update their competition policies and privacy laws regarding children, as well as require technology companies to be more transparent in how they use data.

Clegg pointed out that Facebook recently put off its plans to develop Instagram Kids for pre-teens and was now introducing optional controls for parents who want teens under supervision.