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Instagram will now tell you if your captions may be considered offensive
Tech2 News Staff •The feature is currently rolling out to users in select countries, and it will be available for everyone in the coming months.
Instagram will now ask bullies 'Are you sure' before they post something mean
Tech2 News Staff •Instagram also launched a feature to empowering victims of bullying with the ability to “restrict” unwanted attention.
In the age of social media, teenagers need assurance of safety instead of our criticism
•Parental involvement can be influential in supporting teens ability to manage online harassment.
Most people cannot accept an artist who speaks up or questions authority, TM Krishna tells Firstpost
Suryasarathibhattacharya •In the wake of his New Delhi concert being cancelled by the AAI (allegedly due to threats from right-wing groups) TM Krishna dwells on the role of art — and the artist — in a democracy
You're more likely to be bullied by family, social circles than strangers: Report
Ians •The study shows that 28 percent of online risks came from family and friends.
Stranger Things star Millie Bobby Brown on dealing with online bullying: Important to rise above the hate
•Millie Bobby Brown, who is no stranger to social media trolls, hopes young people can "rise above the hate" and "not let anyone change you."
Star Wars: The Last Jedi actor Kelly Marie Tran breaks silence on online harassment, toxic fan culture
Fp Staff •In an NYT column, Tran said the trolling impacted her in a negative way, strengthening her own insecurities of growing up as an Asian kid in America.
70 percent of teenagers tried to reduce their time spent on smartphones: Survey
Ians •The 46-question survey conducted by Screen Education involved 1,017 teenagers from grades 7-12.
Chinese authorities publish draft to protect children from cyber bullying
Fp Archives •Chinese authorities have published a draft regulation protecting minors' rights in cyberspace that includes remedies for online bullying.
Schoolkids more susceptible to cyber bullying in India: Survey
Fp Archives •With the emergence of cyber-bullying as one of the major threats online, school-going children were found to be extremely vulnerable to account hacking or receiving inappropriate messages in India, a survey revealed on Monday.