Meta Teams Up with Snapchat and TikTok to Combat Self-Harm Content in News Initiative
Meta and Partner Platforms Unite
Meta has announced a groundbreaking initiative in collaboration with Snapchat and TikTok to tackle the alarming presence of self-harm content on their platforms. This program, named Thrive, aims to effectively identify and manage content that portrays suicidal themes or self-harm.
The Thrive Initiative Explained
Under the Thrive initiative, Meta will flag harmful content and share its findings with its partner platforms, enabling them also to investigate similar instances. Utilizing a secure database accessible to all participating companies ensures data safety while prioritizing user anonymity.
- Content Over Users: The focus is on harmful content, not user identification.
- Secure Sharing: Meta employs technology from the Tech Coalition's Lantern program.
- Immediate Action: Identified harmful content will be systematically removed.
Addressing Criticism
Social media platforms have faced scrutiny for their handling of self-harm content. Meta aims to alleviate these concerns with the Thrive program, which emerges amidst increasing awareness of the impact of social media on minors' mental health.
For individuals facing crises, immediate resources are available at 988 and SpeakingOfSuicide.com.
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