Instagram to warn parents if teens search for self-harm or suicide topics

Instagram will start alerting parents if teens repeatedly search for suicide or self-harm.

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The platform said the move expands its efforts to protect young users, adding it already blocks harmful content and directs teens to support services.

 Alerts roll out next week for users in the US, UK, Australia, and Canada.

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