Instagram boss defends plan to develop children's version of the app


Reports emerged earlier this year suggesting that Instagram had been working on a spin-off version of the app designed for those currently too young to use the main platform. — dpa

The boss of Instagram has said the platform's plans to develop a version of the app for under-13s could help better protect children from online harm.

Reports emerged earlier this year suggesting that Instagram had been working on a spin-off version of the app designed for those currently too young to use the main platform.

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