Facebook Is Developing
a Version of Instagram
for Kids Under 13.
Head of Instagram Adam Mosseri
shared the news on Twitter.
Messenger Kids was developed in 2017 for children
between the ages of 6 and 12 to chat on Facebook.
Critics have urged Facebook to end the kids' chat platform because "younger children are simply not ready to have social media accounts.".
There's also the
issue of privacy.
In 2019, both Google and
Musical.ly were fined millions
for violating the Children's Online
Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) .
by tracking kids'
viewing histories to
show them relevant ads.
According to 'BuzzFeed News,' Instagram vice president of product Vishal Shah said the company is prioritizing a "youth pillar" project.
In addition to exploring a new version of the app
for children, Instagram's Community Product Group
will work "to ensure the safest possible experience for teens."