Instagram to Stop Children’s App

• Facebook Inc has announced that the Instagram Kids project has been halted over concerns about mental health

• The move follows a disclosure by Wall Street Journal (WSJ) that Facebook-commissioned research found that the app could after the mental health of teen girls

• Instagram Head, Adam Mosseri however believes that kids 10-12 should have their own version of the app

Facebook Inc has decided to put a hold on its Instagram Kids project following revelations about the potential negative impact of the application.

The company has announced its decision to address concerns that were raised by parents and regulators.

The move follows a revelation that Facebook-commissioned research found that could affect the mental health of teenage females regarding issues like body image and self-esteem.

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The Head of Instagram, Adam Mosseri however defended the concept of the kid’s app, stating that kids should have the access to their own version of IG.

“We’re pausing ‘Instagram Kids,’ although we believe building it is the right thing to do. This experience was never meant for kids. We were designing an experience for tweens (10-12yo), and it was never going to be the same as the app today. “

“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.”

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