Facebook is trying to improve its reputation after Whisleblower Frances Haugen, and it includes appointments minus potential hazards for adolescents. CNN and Reuters report that Facebook Global VP Field Nick Clegg promises Instagram will introduce the “Take Rest” feature that encourages teenagers to stop using social networks for a while. Clegg doesn’t say when it will be ready, but this is clearly intended to reduce addiction and other unhealthy behaviors.
The Social Media Exec also said Facebook will “encourage” teenagers from material in the application “may not be conducive to their well-being.” He does not provide specifics for this new approach. However, he suggested that the Facebook algorithm must be “owned to be taken into account,” including regulations if needed, to ensure the results of the real world fit the intention.
The new method can discuss some worries of Haugen. He claimed Facebook aware that the algorithm was damaging, leading children to dangerous materials and just eliminating a small portion of hatred speech. Haugen also feels the Congress must reform the 230 decency scresses to increase Facebook’s obligations for selected algorithms, and that Facebook must add friction to reduce viriters of content and force users rather than distributing it reflexively.
At the same time, this might not satisfy Haugen and fellow critics. Break and Nudges can reduce exposure to dangerous content, but they will not delete the intended content. Clegg’s statement also reflects a familiar strategy on Facebook. It likes to invite regulations, but only the rules are comfortable with it. While the proposed changes can help, politicians can demand more – some to prevent Facebook from dictating their own rules.