Pinterest boss says he thinks about Molly Russell every day
The CEO of Pinterest, Ben Silbermann, has revealed that he thinks about Molly Russell every day. Molly Russell was a 14-year-old girl who tragically took her own life in 2017 after viewing graphic self-harm images on social media platforms, including Pinterest, which her family believes played a role in her decision.
Silbermann made this statement during an interview with BBC Newsnight, where he discussed the steps Pinterest has taken to address mental health and harmful content on their platform since Molly’s death. He mentioned that Molly’s story had a profound impact on him personally and that it has influenced the company’s commitment to making Pinterest a safer place for all users.
Following Molly’s death, her father, Ian Russell, has been campaigning for tighter regulations on social media platforms to protect vulnerable individuals, especially young users, from harmful content that promotes self-harm and suicide. He has been advocating for what he calls “Molly’s Law,” which would hold social media companies accountable for the content shared on their platforms and the potential harm it may cause.
Ben Silbermann expressed condolences to the Russell family during the interview and reiterated Pinterest’s dedication to improving their platform’s safety measures continuously. He acknowledged the complex challenges that come with moderating content effectively while balancing free expression but emphasized the company’s unwavering commitment to prioritizing user safety and well-being.
Silbermann’s statement about thinking of Molly Russell daily highlights the profound impact of such tragic events on not just the affected families but also on the tech industry as a whole, prompting a reevaluation of policies and practices regarding harmful content and user safety.
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