Threads launches custom mute filters, teases controls for quote posts
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Threads and Instagram head Adam Mosseri announced today that Threads is launching a new feature that lets users filter out words and phrases from their feeds and mentions. The “Hidden Words” feature automatically mutes common words, phrases, and emojis that might be offensive to users. In addition to these preset filters, users can add their […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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