Instagram moves on online bullying with pop-up warning


  • TECH
  • Tuesday, 09 Jul 2019

Nizhnevartovsk, Russia - June 12, 2013: Man hand holding iPhone 5 with Instagram App. iPhone is product Apple Inc. Instagram is an online photo-sharing and social networking service.

Instagram on July 8 announced new features aimed at curbing online bullying on its platform, including a warning to people as they are preparing to post abusive remarks. 

“It’s our responsibility to create a safe environment on Instagram,” said a statement from Adam Mosseri, head of the visually focused social platform owned by Facebook. 

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