#social-media-safety

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fromSocial Media Today
4 days ago

Instagram Adds More Protection Features for Young Users

While we've always encouraged people to both block and report, this new combined option will make this process easier, and help make sure potentially violating accounts are reported to us, so we can review and take action.
Digital life
fromwww.bostonherald.com
4 days ago

Meta launches new teen safety features, removes 635,000 accounts that sexualize children

Meta has removed thousands of accounts leaving sexualized comments on kids' accounts, aiming to protect young users from predatory behavior. Specifically, 135,000 comments were flagged, and 500,000 accounts were linked to inappropriate interactions.
Privacy professionals
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Long Island sicko, 18, allegedly raped two 11-year-old boys he met on Snapchat, brushed off abuse as a prank: DA

A Long Island teen allegedly raped two boys he met on Snapchat, framing the actions as a prank or dare to exploit their trust.
SF LGBT
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

Major social media platforms fail to protect LGBTQ users, advocacy group GLAAD says

Major social media platforms are failing to protect LGBTQ+ users due to policy rollbacks that allow hate speech and harassment.
Social media companies profit from anti-LGBTQ hate while compromising user safety.
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