Instagram to require users to share their birthday amid youth safety push

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Instagram will begin requiring users to confirm their birthdays as part of an effort to create new safety features for young people, the Facebook Inc-owned social media app said Monday.Instagram has explored building a version of its app for kids under the age of 13, prompting lawmakers to urge Facebook t

Instagram will begin requiring users to confirm their birthdays as part of an effort to create new safety features for young people, the Facebook Inc-owned social media app said Monday.

Instagram said in a blog post it will use the information to"ensure we provide the right experiences to the right age group." Last month, the company said it would default users under 16 to a private account when they join the platform.

 

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