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Snapchat is launching a search tool called Here For You that will surface “safety resources” from mental health experts when users search for sensitive topics like anxiety, depression, suicide, and bullying, the company announced Tuesday.
For instance, if a user searched for “thinspo” (content that may skew to be pro-anorexia), the search results would “intervene” with content by experts, Fast Company reports. While parent company Snap did not elaborate on how often these kinds of searches occur on Snapchat, the platform has one of the youngest audiences of any social media platform. It reaches 90 percent of 13- to 24-year-olds, a group who may be most vulnerable to bullying or suggestive content.
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Adam E. Williams
Account Manager with 20 years experience in Information Technology, Logistics, and Games Industries. Client-centric professional compelled to achieve greater win-win successes through focused solution sales. Striving to attain broader knowledge for greater achievements through continuous learning. Enthusiastic about providing proven customer service, sales, and communication to foster strong business relationships for mutual growth and benefit. I would love to share how my Sales, Business Development, Operations and Account Management experience and education can be a key asset to the success of your team or project.
I have enjoyed a varied career over that time, which has given me a unique perspective and insight into business. More so, as an entrepreneur in the past, I have learned some powerful lessons on what to do to succeed as well as what not to do.
I am a proven producer with a track record of increasing success and I have found that my success comes from continuous learning with a focus on the Pillars of Integrity, Creativity, and Perseverance. Let me bring that to bear for you in your project or team!