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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Technology
Dan Milmo Global technology editor

Pinterest executive admits platform ‘not safe’ when Molly Russell used it

Jud Hoffman, Pinterest’s head of community operations, outside the court
Jud Hoffman, Pinterest’s head of community operations, outside the court. Photograph: James Manning/PA

A senior Pinterest executive has admitted the platform was “not safe” when Molly Russell used it, after apologising over the graphic material shown to the teenager before her death.

An inquest into the 14-year-old’s death heard how Molly viewed multiple images on self-harm on the online pinboard website and was sent emails by the company recommending depression-related content.

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