A Pinner-based charity has responded to Meta’s rollback of safety measures in the hopes of urging the government and Ofcom to act.
In 2017, Molly Russell, from Pinner, died from an act of self-harm after suffering from the negative effects of online content. Her father, Ian Russell MBE, subsequently launched the Molly Rose Foundation (MRF) to raise awareness of suicide prevention.
In January this year, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg revealed that he would be getting rid of fact-checking, and that the company would be loosening its rules around what people can say in its apps.
Last month, MRF shared a report detailing the public’s opposition to Meta’s policy changes.
Out of 2,275 adults, 93 per cent believe that social media companies should be prevented from changing their moderation policies.
Andy Burrows, MRF chief executive, said: “Mark Zuckerberg’s reckless changes pose a fundamental risk to young people… We fear they will sharply increase suicide, self-harm and depression risks.”
Head to www.shorturl.at/qfrxx to read the full report. Meta has been contacted for comment.
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