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Facebook Paused The Development Of Instagram For Kids. Now What?

When it comes to teens logging on, the horse left the barn a long time ago. So who's responsible for ensuring their wellbeing?
When it comes to teens logging on, the horse left the barn a long time ago. So who's responsible for ensuring their wellbeing?

On Monday, Facebook announced it was pausing the development of Instagram Kids — a service designed for children 13 and under.

The move comes after a Wall Street Journal investigation revealed Facebook’s own internal research about how its platforms are negatively impacting the mental health of young users.

From WSJ:

On Thursday, the Senate Commerce Committee will hold a hearing about the toxic effects of social media on young people.

When it comes to teens logging on, the horse left the barn a long time ago. So who’s responsible for ensuring their wellbeing? We put that question to a panel of experts.

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Kathryn Fink
Kathryn Fink is a producer with NPR's All Things Considered.
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