Facebook starting to warn some users they might have seen “extremist content” on the social media site, the company said on Thursday.
Screenshots shared on Twitter showed a notice asking “Are you concerned that someone you know is becoming an extremist?” and another that alerted users “you may have been exposed to harmful extremist content recently.” Both included links to “get support.”
It is part of a test the social media company is running that stems from its ‘Redirect Initiative’, which aims to combat violent extremism, Andy Stone, a Facebook spokesperson, told CNN.
“This test is part of our larger work to assess ways to provide resources and support to people on Facebook who may have engaged with or were exposed to extremist content, or may know someone who is at risk,” Stone was quoted as saying in the report on Thursday.
“We are partnering with NGOs and academic experts in this space and hope to have more to share in the future,” Stone added.
The Facebook spokesperson said the company is directing users to a variety of resources, including Life After Hate, an advocacy group that helps people leave violent far-right movements.
