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Facebook backs down on developing Instagram for kids following strong opposition

10/01/202109/30/2021 Stephanie Beck

Instagram for kids - child using mobile phone

The social network had been digging in its heels about its plan to create a platform for kids under 13 years. Facebook has announced that it will be putting its intentions to develop Instagram for kids aged 13 and under on hold, as it has faced substantial opposition from certain child safety advocates. The company has said that it still intends to create the experience, but it is putting it on hold for now. “While we stand by the need to develop this experience, we’ve decided to pause this project,”…

Instagram for kids going ahead despite controversy, says Facebook

07/29/202107/28/2021 Stephanie Beck

Instagram for Kids - Children using mobile phones

The social network has confirmed its plans to create a platform targeting children under 13 years old. This week, Facebook confirmed that it continues to plan to create an Instagram for kids 13 years old and younger. The company is going ahead with the plan even as lawmakers have been calling for it to step away from those intentions. At the same time, Facebook announced updates for addressing younger user safety on its platforms. The announcements regarding the Instagram for kids plans were made on the official Facebook blog. There,…