2024-04-23 15:00:46
Meta announced new measures on Instagram to strengthen the protection of minors against the risks of spreading nude photos. In a context of growing concerns about the safety of young people online, especially in Europe and the US, these initiatives mark a significant step in the fight against blackmail using intimate images, also known as “sextortion”.
Introducing a default nudity filter
One of the most important measures Meta has announced is the introduction of a “nudity filter”. Enabled by default for minors’ accounts, This filter automatically blurs images that contain nudity received via the application’s messaging system. This feature aims to prevent accidental exposure to inappropriate content and protect young users from online predators. This option helps parents improve monitor your child’s account.
Sextortion notification and prevention
To combat sextortion, notifications will be sent to the sender and recipient of sexual images. These notifications highlight the risks of screen dumping and redistribution by malicious third parties, thereby alerting users to the dangers of this practice. At the same time, Meta’s artificial intelligence will identify accounts suspected of extortion. Once these accounts are identified, interaction with minors’ accounts will be significantly reduced: they will no longer be able to send private messagesaccess the list of subscribers or see the accounts of minors in the search suggestions.
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Educational measures and support
Young users who have potentially interacted with malicious accounts will be notified by Meta. They will be redirected to a dedicated site”Stop Sextorsion” and a telephone helpline. This initiative is carried out in collaboration with partner organisations, and underlines Meta’s commitment to providing a safe and educational environment for its underage users.
Experimentation and global distribution
These new measures will be tested from May in several Central and Latin American countries. The success of this pilot phase will determine their global implementation in the following months. This phased approach will allow Meta to tweak and optimize features before a wider rollout.
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Regulatory context and background
These initiatives come in a context where Meta has been criticized for its impact on the mental health of young people. The European Commission has also launched investigations into the practices of handling the physical and mental health of minors by Meta, as well as other major platforms such as Snapchat, TikTok and YouTube. These regulatory initiatives highlight the importance of protecting minors in the digital ecosystem current.
Through these measures, Meta not only wants to create a safer environment for young users, but also to restore the confidence of parents and regulators in their ability to handle the risks associated with the platforms.
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