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