Instagram’s new group chat sticker for Stories is encouraging more meaningful interaction. The feature can be added to any story, allowing followers to join a group chat and giving the user who posted the sticker the final say on who gets to slide into their DMs. According to our Friend Request trend, 86% of Gen Z & Millennial social media users are a part of a private group for sharing content and chatting—but Instagram isn’t yet their platform of choice for these more intimate exchanges. (The Verge)
