Jack Dorsey, the co-founder and former CEO of Twitter, deleted his Instagram account on Saturday, August 18, 2023. He announced the deletion in a post on his Twitter account, saying that he had been on Instagram for 12 years and that it was “time to say goodbye.” He also said that he was one of the first 10 accounts on Instagram and one of the first angel investors in the company.
Dorsey’s decision to delete his Instagram account comes amid a growing debate about the negative impact of social media on mental health. In recent years, there have been a number of studies that have shown that social media can contribute to anxiety, depression, and loneliness. Dorsey has been a vocal critic of social media, and he has said that he believes it is “time to break up with the internet.”
It is unclear why Dorsey decided to delete his Instagram account specifically. However, it is possible that he was concerned about the negative impact of the platform on his mental health. It is also possible that he was simply no longer interested in using the platform.
Dorsey’s decision to delete his Instagram account is a significant one. He is one of the most prominent figures in the tech industry, and his decision could have a ripple effect on other users. It remains to be seen how many other people will follow Dorsey’s lead and delete their Instagram accounts.
