Tag: self-harm
UK online time hits new high, but public trust drops
The UK’s dependence on the internet has reached a new peak. Adults now spend an average of four and a half hours online every day, a 10-minute increase from last […]
AI chatbots giving detailed self-harm advice, report shows
A groundbreaking investigation has revealed that large language models (LLMs) – including those from Google, OpenAI and Anthropic – can be easily manipulated into providing detailed and dangerous self-harm advice. […]
Social media bosses to discuss suicide and self harm content with the Samaritans
Representatives from social media giants Facebook, Google, Snapchat and Instagram have been summoned by the Government to meet the Samaritans over plans to rid the internet of content promoting self-harm […]
Instagram boss says site ‘not yet where it needs to be’ on self-harm and suicide content
Instagram boss Adam Mosseri has said the social media platform is “not yet where it needs to be” on its handling of content around self-harm and suicide. The head of […]
