New documentary on Channel 4 - it tells the story of a young girl who died by suicide after being influenced by negative social media algorithms
Molly vs The Machines is a documentary premiering on Channel 4. It tells the story of a young girl who died by suicide after being influenced by negative social media algorithms, and her dad, who is now fighting for online safety. A few of our volunteers have watched the documentary and wanted to add our voices to the many concerns the documentary raises.
I thought it was a really interesting documentary - shows the negative influence of social media
Phil, Listening Volunteer
Samaritans believe that dangerous self-harm and suicide content, such as graphic images, should be taken down by platforms as they can cause serious harm.
Platforms have a duty to keep their users safe and should never actively push dangerous content onto their algorithms.
That’s why it’s vital that platforms recognise and respond to the vital role they play in suicide prevention.
These social media platforms need to do more to ensure their content is safe for everyone
Billy, Listening Volunteer
It is the age of the internet. Young people are used to having phones within arm’s reach, all the time. But how do we make sure that what they are consuming is safe and appropriate?
Molly vs The Machines really highlights the importance of parents and caregivers being aware of the risks of social media.
To find out more information, check out our guide, talking to your child about self-harm and suicide content online.