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Trust & Safety changelog
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Adult contentChild SafetyExtremismHarassmentHateMisinformationPrivacySelf-HarmSubstancesViolence
March 2023 | ||
| Twitter is now prohibiting "wishes of harm" in its new violent speech policy, banning users expressing desire for harm. Read more | WorldTwitter | ProductHateViolence |
February 2023 | ||
| Singapore is examining a new Code of Practice seeking to remove harmful content from app stores. Read more | Singapore | RegulatoryAdultChild SafetyViolence |
| Tennessee is examining a bill asking phone manufacturers to track and block harmful content from minors. Read more | US | RegulatoryAdultChild SafetyViolence |
| Google is introducing a blur feature helping users avoiding explicit images while using the search engine. Read more | WorldGoogle | ProductAdultViolence |
| California is examining a bill targeting fentanyl and firearms sale and harm promotion to children on social media. Read more | US | RegulatoryChild SafetySubstancesViolence |
January 2023 | ||
| The National Police Agency is adding murder, guns and explosives to contents that can be requested for removal by internet service providers in March. Read more | Japan | RegulatoryViolence |
September 2022 | ||
| Tumblr is creating community labels allowing users to avoid seeing unwanted content. Read more | WorldTumblr | ProductAdultSubstancesViolence |
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