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Instagram to launch profanity filter for message requests to help limit hate speech and abuse – ABC News
Instagram is rolling out a feature to prevent users from viewing possibly abusive messages by filtering offensive words, phrases and emojis on the photo-sharing…
Facebook’s Instagram is rolling out a feature to prevent users from viewing possibly abusive messages by filtering offensive words, phrases and emojis on the photo-sharing app.
- Instagram has been working to limit hate speech and online abuse on its platform
- A filter can be activated in privacy settings to block message requests containing offensive words or phrases
- Users can use their discretion to report, delete or open messages, which will be sorted into a hidden requests folder
The company said…
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