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Shortly after BuzzFeed News reported that an internal memo at Instagram announced plans for a kids version of the platform, a spokesperson from parent company Facebook confirmed the rumor to The Independent. “Right now there aren’t many options for parents, so we’re working on building additional products that are suitable for kids, managed by parents,” the spokesperson said.
Currently, children under 13 are forbidden to use the main Instagram app. The company has not yet shared a detailed plan of how the children’s version will work, but, the spokesperson added, “We’re exploring bringing a parent-controlled experience to Instagram to help kids keep up with their friends, discover new hobbies and interests, and more.”
Avast Security Evangelist Luis Corrons agrees that the younger crowd is clamoring to jump into the social app. “Even if it they are not allowed to be there, they will find a way,” he said. “Having tools for parents to control what they do there is better than not having anything at all, like nowadays. In any case, it is crucial that parents have open communication about this topic with their children, and that they explain the dangers of the platform.”
Jack Dorsey’s first ever tweet sells for $2.9M
In an online auction hosted on Valuables, a Malasian-based buyer named Sina Estavi bought Twitter CEO Jack Dors ..
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