Difference between revisions of "Instagram Censorship"
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| − | Instagram was developed in San Francisco and launched in 2010 by Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger. | + | Instagram was developed in San Francisco and launched in 2010 by Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger. Taking only eight weeks for software engineers to develop, Instagram gained attraction rapidly. Its simple interface and popular features made it widely popular. In less than two years, Meta (formerly Facebook) acquired the company for $1 billion in cash and stock. <ref>https://www.investopedia.com/articles/investing/102615/story-instagram-rise-1-photo0sharing-app.asp</ref> While user growth has continued to increase since the Meta acquisition, the platform has several ethical concerns that |
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Revision as of 20:10, 22 January 2023
Instagram is a free photo and video sharing social media platform that allows users to connect with their followers or with a select group of friends. Instagram has an audience of more than one billion users. Nearly 70% of its total population are under 35 years old. [1] Its mission is to capture and share the world’s moments. [2] From small businesses to large institutions, news organizations to cultural hubs, celebrities, photographers, musicians, and influencers, Instagram allows its users to create visual impressions and share parts of their life through posts, stories, short-form videos, live streaming, and direct messages. [3] With over 80% of its users discovering new products through hashtags, searches, and Instagram ads and about 80% of users inspired by a post or story to buy something, Instagram is still a highly engaging and influential platform. [4] Despite the positive effects it brings to its users, Instagram is facing controversies regarding its decision on censorship. Its algorithm has come under fire for implementing racist decisions and double standards.
Background
Instagram was developed in San Francisco and launched in 2010 by Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger. Taking only eight weeks for software engineers to develop, Instagram gained attraction rapidly. Its simple interface and popular features made it widely popular. In less than two years, Meta (formerly Facebook) acquired the company for $1 billion in cash and stock. [5] While user growth has continued to increase since the Meta acquisition, the platform has several ethical concerns that
Features
Ethical Implications
References
- ↑ https://www.socialpilot.co/instagram-marketing/instagram-stats#:~:text=Instagram%20has%20over%201.22%20billion,25.31%20%25%20of%20the%20world's%20population.
- ↑ https://about.instagram.com/
- ↑ https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/tech/what-is-instagram-how-to-use-guide
- ↑ https://nealschaffer.com/instagram-statistics/
- ↑ https://www.investopedia.com/articles/investing/102615/story-instagram-rise-1-photo0sharing-app.asp
