Twitter trials anti-troll tool that automatically blocks abusive users
by Dan Milmo Global technology editor from Technology | The Guardian on (#5P1XG)
When safety mode' is activated it will temporarily block accounts if site's systems identify harmful behaviour
Twitter is trialling an anti-troll feature that will automatically block accounts sending abuse to users.
Once Twitter's new safety mode" is activated by a user, it will temporarily block accounts for seven days if the tech firm's systems spot them using harmful language or sending repetitive, uninvited replies and mentions.
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