Fighting intimate harassment and sexual blackmail online

Instagram says it’s testing out new tools to protect young people (AAP).

Instagram says it’s testing out new tools to protect young people (AAP). Credit: AP

Social media giant Meta has unveiled a new set of tools it claims will help combat the rising issue of sexual harassment and sexual blackmail online -- particularly among minors.


The features will be tested on the company's social media platform Instagram, but some experts warn that those features aren't enough yet.


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