Instagram unveils new tools to reduce abuse, racist comments eNCA
Instagram's latest attempt to curb hate speech came after racist abuse directed at UK footballers after the Euro 2020 finalNEW YORK - Instagram on Wednesday announced new measures to curb abusive and racist content on the image-centric social network, following an onslaught of hateful comments directed at UK footballers after the Euro 2020 final.
Instagram will also allow users to limit comments and message requests during"spikes of increased attention." The racist and hateful content, which had prompted condemnation from British political leaders and the public, also led to pressure on the large US social networks such as Facebook and Twitter.
"Our research shows that a lot of negativity towards public figures comes from people who don't actually follow them, or who have only recently followed them, and who simply pile on in the moment," Mosseri said in a blog post.
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