Archived Instagram to block anti-vaccine hashtags amid "misinformation" crackdown (thehill.com)
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Archived Instagram to block anti-vaccine hashtags amid "misinformation" crackdown (thehill.com)
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'Instagram said Thursday it plans to block a slew of anti-vaccine hashtags amid an ongoing crackdown on medical misinformation on the platform. ', "The company, which is owned by Facebook, shared its plans after media outlets inquired about anti-vaccine misinformation continuing to spread on the social media giant's platforms."
'Facebook three weeks ago unveiled plans to combat anti-vaccine content, including a pledge that it would no longer promote anti-vaccine posts on Instagram's search and "explore" features. '
'"We noted that this process would take place over several weeks," an Instagram spokesperson said. '
'The spokesperson said the platform's planned "short-term measures" will include blocking hashtags associated with "known health-related misinformation including #vaccinescauseautism, #vaccinesarepoison, and #vaccinescauseids."'
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