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Instagram will start blurring nude images sent to teens


Instagram is taking significant steps to stop the receiving and sending of nude images to teens by launching a blurred picture function.

Instagram is taking significant steps to stop the receiving and sending of nude images to teens by announcing plans to automatically detect and blur explicit photos through its DM (direct messaging) service. Similarly, users attempting to send nude images will receive a warning about the potential dangers and the option to unsend the picture. A seasoned technology writer and content strategist, he has contributed to many UK regional and national publications including The Scotsman, inews.co.uk, nationalworld.com, Edinburgh Evening News, The Daily Record and more.

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