Head of Instagram Adam Mosseri shared the news on Twitter.<br />Messenger Kids was developed in 2017 for children 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 issue of privacy.<br />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.<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 for children, Instagram's Community Product Group will work "to ensure the safest possible experience for teens."
