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Posted inLifestyle

Facebook Says It Will Halt Bullying, Protect Youth, Public Figures

by Sarafina Wright –Washington Informer Staff Writer October 20, 2021December 21, 2021

Facebook, the social media giant that also owns Instagram and WhatsApp, recently announced a slew of policy changes to make its platform safer for children, minimize harassment to public figures and thwart online bullying.

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