Instagram usage reportedly increased, with lawyers alleging the platform targeted teens as a priority before collecting user birthday data.
Why it matters
This news highlights potential ethical concerns regarding how social media platforms gather user data and target specific demographics, particularly minors. The alleged focus on teens and the timing of birthday data collection raise questions about user privacy and the potential for manipulative practices, which could lead to increased regulatory scrutiny and public distrust.
Lawyers say Instagram's usage went up and that the app focused on getting teens to use it more. They also claim this happened right before the app asked users for their birthdays, which could be a privacy issue.
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