Instagram Can Now Warn You About Posting Offensive Content

Posted on December 23, 2019

Instagram is staying committed to combating bullying on the social site.

The new features have been rolling out in select countries.

Earlier last week they debuted a new feature that detects potentially offensive content and gives users the opportunity to reconsider before posting.

Another feature notifies people when the comment they are about to post maybe considered offensive.

Instagram said they have found that these “nudges” encourage people to think twice and reconsider their content before posting.

From Hotnewwhiphot.com:

They explained in their post: “As part of our long-term commitment to lead the fight against online bullying, we’ve developed and tested AI that can recognize different forms of bullying on Instagram. Earlier this year, we launched a feature that notifies people when their comments may be considered offensive before they’re posted. Results have been promising, and we’ve found that these types of nudges can encourage people to reconsider their words when given a chance.”

They continued to say that the decision is also about educating users about what content is deemed offensive: “In addition to limiting the reach of bullying, this warning helps educate people on what we don’t allow on Instagram, and when an account may be at risk of breaking our rules.”

The update is out now in select countries and is continuing to release globally.

Susan Saunders 12/23/19

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