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VisitMeta's Instagram Launches New Safety Features and Campaign to Combat Teen Sextortion
Oct 17, 2024, 12:38 PM
Instagram has introduced a series of new safety features aimed at protecting teens from sextortion scams. The new measures include hiding teens' follower lists from potential blackmailers and launching an awareness campaign about sextortion. Meta's Vice President and Global Head of Safety, Antigone Davis, highlighted the importance of these updates, noting that sextortion crimes are becoming more common. Additionally, Instagram is working on a Social Library feature. The initiative is part of a broader effort by Meta to enhance user safety on its social media platforms.
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