
Becca Spinks
Becca Spinks is an American researcher known for her work in online safety and social media's impact on mental health. She gained attention for uncovering alarming communities dedicated to self-harm on the social media platform X, revealing that tens of thousands of users, including children, were sharing graphic images and engaging in harmful discussions. Her research highlights the urgent need for better regulation and protection for vulnerable users online.
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Becca Spinks has been tracking groups like 764 and advocates for greater awareness among parents.
Inside the horrifying online network where children extort others to commit violence and self-harm | Internet safetyThe Guardian·
United Kingdom· 2026-07-21
Becca Spinks, an American researcher, discovered groups on X dedicated to self-harm.
Instagram still posing serious risks to children, campaigners sayBBC·
United Kingdom· 2025-04-23
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