Facebook Suicide

• How AI can prevent suicides in Canada

  The Public Health Agency of Canada announced a project that could predict suicide rates by examining patterns in social media posts.

  Canada

  Apr 2, 2018
  
• Facebook to detect and report potential suicide cases

  The company said its software searches for certain phrases that could be clues, such as the questions "Are you ok?" and "Can I help?"

  World

  Nov 28, 2017
  
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• Georgia girl’s Facebook Live suicide attempt thwarted just in time

  The 12-year-old was prevented from streaming her suicide after police received several calls about her plight, including one from Facebook.

  Crime

  May 4, 2017
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• Facebook to roll out new tools for suicide prevention

  Facebook is rolling out new tools to support users who may use the social media site to express thoughts of suicide or self-harm.

  Lifestyle

  Feb 26, 2015