A group of 40 US state attorneys urged Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg to cancel plans to launch a version of Instagram for children under 13.
In a letter to Facebook CEO on May 10, the attorneys wrote: “Using social networks can harm the health and spirit of children, who are not equipped to overcome the challenges of owning. social network account. Furthermore, Facebook has a history of failing to protect the well-being of children on its platform ”. A Facebook spokesperson said the company has just researched Instagram ideas for children and is committed to not showing any ads in the version for children under 13. Facebook agrees that every version of Instagram must prioritize safety and privacy first. The social network consults with experts in the areas of child development, child safety and mental health. On Twitter, Massachusetts attorney Maura Healey criticized Instagram for children as “a shameful attempt to exploit and profit from vulnerable people”. The letter citing articles from 2019 indicates that the Messenger Kids app, intended for 6-12 year olds, “contains serious design flaws, allowing children to overcome restrictions on online interaction and join groups. Chat with strangers, not approved by parents ”. Last month, the Ad-Free Childhood Campaign also urged Zuckerberg not to create a child version because it would put children at “great risk.” Du Lam (Reuters)
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