Head of Instagram Adam Mosseri addressed concerns that Black voices were being suppressed on its platform and outlined plans to take a closer look at how its products impact communities differently.
Mosseri said in a blog post that areas of focus will be harassment, account verification, distribution and algorithmic bias.
He said the starting point for addressing inequalities faced by Black people on Instagram was specific safety issues they experience every day, both on and off its platform, and Instagram will address potential gaps in how its products and policies protect people.
Instagram will also examine its verification criteria in order to ensure that it is as inclusive as possible, with Mosseri saying Instagram “constantly” gets questions on whether the process favors some groups over others.
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