Mosseri emphasized he still believes in developing “Instagram Kids” as children will be on the app anyway and it’s “better for parents to have the option” of a version designed for a younger audience. The Journal report also drew heat from Congress, with some members calling on Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg to abandon plans for the Instagram Kids. Crucial Quote“Critics of ‘Instagram Kids’ will see this as an acknowledgement that the project is a bad idea. “The reality is that kids are already online, and we believe that developing age-appropriate experiences designed specifically for them is far better for parents than where we are today.”Key BackgroundFacebook’s plan for “Instagram Kids” has sparked ongoing concern since BuzzFeed News first reported it was in the works in mid-March. Further Reading“Facebook Knows Instagram Is Toxic for Teen Girls, Company Documents Show” (The Wall Street Journal)“Facebook Attempts To Push Back Against Report Which Called Instagram ‘Toxic’ For Teenage Girls” (Forbes)“44 Attorneys General Urge Facebook To Nix Instagram For Kids As They Warn Of Sexual Grooming, Bullying” (Forbes)

Source: Forbes September 27, 2021 13:02 UTC