Instagram apps its game to protect users

It is introducing a filter for abusive messages and making it harder for blocked users to contact their detractors

21 April 2021 - 20:10 By Chavi Mehta and Elizabeth Culliford

Facebook Inc’s Instagram is rolling out a feature to prevent users viewing possibly abusive messages by filtering offensive words, phrases and emojis on the photo-sharing app...

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