Instagram removed 80 per cent less graphic content about suicide during the first three months of lockdown after most of its moderators were sent home due to lockdown restrictions. Instagram owner Facebook said it had prioritised the removal of the most harmful content. Algorithms used by Instagram enabled Molly to view more harmful content, possibly contributing to her death. 3.5 million pieces of bullying or harassment content were also removed during this time, up from 2.4 million. The report added that Instagram had taken action on 1.3 million pieces of content linked to suicide and self-injury, up from 277,400 in the last quarter.

Source: The Nation November 20, 2020 07:07 UTC