Some of the key events about Instagram
- 2010Launched as a photo-sharing app for iOS devices
- 2011Added hashtags to help users discover content and trends
- 2012Acquired by Facebook for $1 billion
- 2012Controversial change to Terms of Service claimed rights to sell users' photos without notification or compensation
- 2013Introduced video sharing capabilities
- 2013Faced criticism for hosting content promoting eating disorders and self-harm
- 2014Removed millions of fake accounts, causing many users to lose significant numbers of followers
- 2015Launched Boomerang, a looping video app
- 2016Introduced Stories, a feature for sharing ephemeral content
- 2016Added live video streaming functionality
- 2016Changed algorithm to non-chronological feed, frustrating many users
- 2017Hackers exploited a bug in Instagram's API to access celebrity phone numbers and email addresses
- 2018Launched IGTV for long-form vertical video content
- 2018Co-founders resigned amid reported tensions with Facebook leadership
- 2019Leaked data of millions of influencers and celebrities, including private contact information
- 2020Introduced Reels, a short-form video feature
- 2020Sued for allegedly collecting biometric data without user consent
- 2021Internal research revealed Instagram's negative impact on teen mental health, particularly for girls
- 2022Reached 2 billion monthly active users globally
- 2022Fined €405 million by Irish regulators for violating children's privacy
Disclaimer: This material is written based on information taken from open sources, including Wikipedia, news media, podcasts, and other public sources.
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