Instagram preparing a special version for kids under 13 years of age - Android

Facebook is considering the possibility of releasing a special Instagram app version for kids aged under 13. The plan was first reported by BuzzFeed News citing an internal company post. Since then, it has been acknowledged officially by Adam Mosseri, Head of Instagram, through a tweet as well as statements given to the publication.

It is said that Facebook has seen a surge in the number of under 13 years of kids joining or at least trying to join the platform. One of the main issues that Instagram is facing that many kids are faking their age to get access. The team does not have a good enough method to detect and prevent that from happening. Since the platform is not appropriate for kids and is surrounded by adult and adult-oriented content as well, they are looking for other ways to confront the issue.

Mosseri tweeted,

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