TechMediaBreaks – Snap Inc. (NYSE: SNAP) Joins Forces with Meta and TikTok Thrive to Combat Harmful Online Content
Snap (NYSE: SNAP), Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ: META) and TikTok have taken a significant step towards addressing the growing concerns around the impact of social media on mental health by joining the Thrive initiative. This collaboration, as highlighted by TechCrunch, is spearheaded by the Mental Health Coalition (“MHC”) and aims to curb the spread of suicide and self-harm content online. Thrive’s innovative approach involves the use of a hashing system that allows platforms to identify and act on harmful content without compromising user privacy. This initiative is particularly timely, given the increasing scrutiny social media companies face regarding their role…