Twitter unveils Safety Mode to temporarily block accounts sending abuse

Twitter said it will keep information about the tweets flagged through Safety Modes so that users can view those details at any time if they wish

Twitter is introducing a new Safety Mode. Picture: PA

Twitter has unveiled a feature that will allow users to temporarily block accounts that are sending them abuse.

The social media platform announced it has begun testing Safety Mode, which once turned on will block accounts and content for seven days that Twitter’s systems spot using harmful language or sending repetitive, uninvited replies.