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#meta

12 days before election, Meta oversight board frets about political speech moderation

Meta faces scrutiny over its ability to moderate political content effectively amidst the upcoming election.

Guns for sale on social media despite Meta's policies against it

Meta's platforms are failing to properly enforce policies against gun sales, enabling dangerous advertisements to proliferate.

Meta criticised for failure to remove clip of men 'beaten up for being gay'

Meta's oversight board criticized systemic failings in content moderation for allowing a violent video of LGBTQ+ individuals in Nigeria to remain online.

Meta says it's mistakenly moderating too much

Meta's content moderation has excessive error rates, resulting in harmless content removal and unfair penalties for users.
After criticism, Meta aims to enhance moderation precision and rectify past mistakes, especially during the pandemic.

Instagram actively helping spread of self-harm among teenagers, study finds

Meta's moderation of self-harm content on Instagram is inadequate, failing to remove harmful images despite having the ability to do so.

Global elections dodge deepfake threat

Meta successfully mitigated risks connected to AI-generated election misinformation and maintained its effectiveness in combating disinformation.
The company's policies and detection methods proved sufficient to handle disinformation, regardless of whether it stemmed from AI or human sources.

12 days before election, Meta oversight board frets about political speech moderation

Meta faces scrutiny over its ability to moderate political content effectively amidst the upcoming election.

Guns for sale on social media despite Meta's policies against it

Meta's platforms are failing to properly enforce policies against gun sales, enabling dangerous advertisements to proliferate.

Meta criticised for failure to remove clip of men 'beaten up for being gay'

Meta's oversight board criticized systemic failings in content moderation for allowing a violent video of LGBTQ+ individuals in Nigeria to remain online.

Meta says it's mistakenly moderating too much

Meta's content moderation has excessive error rates, resulting in harmless content removal and unfair penalties for users.
After criticism, Meta aims to enhance moderation precision and rectify past mistakes, especially during the pandemic.

Instagram actively helping spread of self-harm among teenagers, study finds

Meta's moderation of self-harm content on Instagram is inadequate, failing to remove harmful images despite having the ability to do so.

Global elections dodge deepfake threat

Meta successfully mitigated risks connected to AI-generated election misinformation and maintained its effectiveness in combating disinformation.
The company's policies and detection methods proved sufficient to handle disinformation, regardless of whether it stemmed from AI or human sources.
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The internet is freaking out because ChatGPT won't say the name 'David Mayer'

ChatGPT users cannot generate responses for the name 'David Mayer', raising speculation on why the name is unrecognized by the AI.
#bluesky

'Speech should be open to all': Bluesky COO Rose Wang on the platform's radical vision for social media

Bluesky, a decentralized social media platform, thrives on user control and flexibility, attracting over 21 million users following Trump's reelection.

Bluesky capitalizes on X woes with funding and user growth

Bluesky has grown to over 13 million users since its public launch in February 2024, focusing on free access and subscription-based features.

What is Bluesky when it's not the underdog? | TechCrunch

Bluesky's user growth surged to 18 million, driven by discontent with X, technological issues, and evolving community dynamics.

Bluesky says it won't train AI on your posts

Bluesky will not use user content to train AI tools, addressing concerns from creators.

Bluesky ramps up content moderation as millions join the platform

Bluesky is increasing its content moderation team to address a rise in concerning user content amid rapid growth.

Bluesky has growing pains. Here's what it can learn from X/Twitter

Bluesky is experiencing rapid growth but faces serious content moderation challenges that could affect its sustainability.

'Speech should be open to all': Bluesky COO Rose Wang on the platform's radical vision for social media

Bluesky, a decentralized social media platform, thrives on user control and flexibility, attracting over 21 million users following Trump's reelection.

Bluesky capitalizes on X woes with funding and user growth

Bluesky has grown to over 13 million users since its public launch in February 2024, focusing on free access and subscription-based features.

What is Bluesky when it's not the underdog? | TechCrunch

Bluesky's user growth surged to 18 million, driven by discontent with X, technological issues, and evolving community dynamics.

Bluesky says it won't train AI on your posts

Bluesky will not use user content to train AI tools, addressing concerns from creators.

Bluesky ramps up content moderation as millions join the platform

Bluesky is increasing its content moderation team to address a rise in concerning user content amid rapid growth.

Bluesky has growing pains. Here's what it can learn from X/Twitter

Bluesky is experiencing rapid growth but faces serious content moderation challenges that could affect its sustainability.
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#elon-musk

Xitter Releases First Transparency Report Since 2021, Shows Far Fewer Actions With Regard to Hate Speech

Elon Musk's X has released a transparency report indicating continued content moderation practices despite claims of free speech.

Elon Musk's X says it's policing harmful content as scrutiny of the platform grows

X is attempting to reassure advertisers that it is actively policing harmful content despite concerns about safety under Elon Musk's leadership.

Elon Musk's X says it's policing harmful content as scrutiny of the platform grows

X aims to reassure advertisers of its commitment to safety by releasing a global transparency report showing significant account closures and content removals.

X's first transparency report since Musk reveals a surprising contradiction

X's first transparency report post-Elon Musk is significantly shorter and emphasizes 'Freedom of Speech, not Freedom of Reach.'

Account suspensions on X have tripled since Elon Musk took over

X has tripled the number of banned accounts compared to last year, raising concerns about free speech under Musk's leadership.

Twitter Under "Free Speech Absolutist" Elon Musk Is Actually Suspending Way More People Than Before

Elon Musk's Twitter is not as censorship-free as he claims, with increased suspensions and high compliance with government requests.

Xitter Releases First Transparency Report Since 2021, Shows Far Fewer Actions With Regard to Hate Speech

Elon Musk's X has released a transparency report indicating continued content moderation practices despite claims of free speech.

Elon Musk's X says it's policing harmful content as scrutiny of the platform grows

X is attempting to reassure advertisers that it is actively policing harmful content despite concerns about safety under Elon Musk's leadership.

Elon Musk's X says it's policing harmful content as scrutiny of the platform grows

X aims to reassure advertisers of its commitment to safety by releasing a global transparency report showing significant account closures and content removals.

X's first transparency report since Musk reveals a surprising contradiction

X's first transparency report post-Elon Musk is significantly shorter and emphasizes 'Freedom of Speech, not Freedom of Reach.'

Account suspensions on X have tripled since Elon Musk took over

X has tripled the number of banned accounts compared to last year, raising concerns about free speech under Musk's leadership.

Twitter Under "Free Speech Absolutist" Elon Musk Is Actually Suspending Way More People Than Before

Elon Musk's Twitter is not as censorship-free as he claims, with increased suspensions and high compliance with government requests.
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#community-engagement

LinkedIn Shares Notes on Posting Do's and Don'ts

Promote civility in discussions to foster meaningful dialogue on LinkedIn.

How to manage an actual online community platform, with Oprah Daily's Pilar Guzman

The Oprah Insider Community fosters genuine interactions, moving beyond traditional audience definitions to interactive discussions.

LinkedIn Shares Notes on Posting Do's and Don'ts

Promote civility in discussions to foster meaningful dialogue on LinkedIn.

How to manage an actual online community platform, with Oprah Daily's Pilar Guzman

The Oprah Insider Community fosters genuine interactions, moving beyond traditional audience definitions to interactive discussions.
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#child-safety

Child safety org launches AI model trained on real child sex abuse images

AI technology is now poised to tackle the challenge of detecting unknown CSAM at scale.

Roblox branded 'pedophile hellscape' with games like 'Escape to Epstein Island' and 'Diddy Party'

Roblox is under fire for exposing young users to inappropriate content, as highlighted in a damning Hindenburg Research report.

Roblox to give parents more control over children's activity after warnings over grooming

Roblox is enhancing parental controls to protect children from inappropriate content.

Character.AI Promises Changes After Revelations of Pedophile and Suicide Bots on Its Service

Character.AI is enhancing safety measures for young users following troubling incidents and oversight failures.

Roblox announces new safety features for under-13s

Roblox is enhancing safety features for users under 13 to protect them from harmful content.

Child safety org launches AI model trained on real child sex abuse images

AI technology is now poised to tackle the challenge of detecting unknown CSAM at scale.

Roblox branded 'pedophile hellscape' with games like 'Escape to Epstein Island' and 'Diddy Party'

Roblox is under fire for exposing young users to inappropriate content, as highlighted in a damning Hindenburg Research report.

Roblox to give parents more control over children's activity after warnings over grooming

Roblox is enhancing parental controls to protect children from inappropriate content.

Character.AI Promises Changes After Revelations of Pedophile and Suicide Bots on Its Service

Character.AI is enhancing safety measures for young users following troubling incidents and oversight failures.

Roblox announces new safety features for under-13s

Roblox is enhancing safety features for users under 13 to protect them from harmful content.
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#supreme-court

Trump's FCC Pick Wants to Be the Speech Police. That's Not His Job

The article discusses the implications of the First Amendment and Section 230 on online speech and content moderation by companies.

Fifth Circuit: Lol, No, RFK Jr. You Don't Have Standing To Sue Joe Biden Because Facebook Blocked Your Anti-vax Nonsense

The Fifth Circuit ruled RFK Jr. lacks standing to sue Biden regarding Facebook's moderation of anti-vax content, emphasizing the absence of causation.

Trump's FCC Pick Wants to Be the Speech Police. That's Not His Job

The article discusses the implications of the First Amendment and Section 230 on online speech and content moderation by companies.

Fifth Circuit: Lol, No, RFK Jr. You Don't Have Standing To Sue Joe Biden Because Facebook Blocked Your Anti-vax Nonsense

The Fifth Circuit ruled RFK Jr. lacks standing to sue Biden regarding Facebook's moderation of anti-vax content, emphasizing the absence of causation.
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How Fans Saved Sexypedia From Being Erased From the Internet

Fandom's decision to take down Sexypedia was abrupt, lacking consultation, and raised questions on content compliance despite the wiki being PG-13.
#valve

Senator to Valve: what's with all the Nazis on Steam?

Senator Warner is pressing Valve to take action against extremist content on Steam, highlighting policy violations and potential government scrutiny.

ADL's report on racist Steam Community posts prompts a letter from Virginia senator

Senator Warner is concerned about racist content on Steam Community and urges Valve to improve content moderation practices.

Senator to Valve: what's with all the Nazis on Steam?

Senator Warner is pressing Valve to take action against extremist content on Steam, highlighting policy violations and potential government scrutiny.

ADL's report on racist Steam Community posts prompts a letter from Virginia senator

Senator Warner is concerned about racist content on Steam Community and urges Valve to improve content moderation practices.
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#social-media

TikTok let through disinformation in political ads despite its own ban, Global Witness finds

TikTok approved disinformation ads despite its ban on political advertising, raising concerns over its moderation system.

EU residents will have a new way to dispute content moderation decisions by Facebook, YouTube and TikTok

The European Union will launch an Appeals Centre for settling disputes related to content moderation decisions on social media platforms like Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube.

'I was moderating hundreds of horrific and traumatising videos'

Content moderation can severely affect the mental health of workers, who often deal with horrifying material behind the scenes.

Differences in misinformation sharing can lead to politically asymmetric sanctions - Nature

Social media's role in communication raises concerns over misinformation and political bias, impacting decision-making processes in content moderation.

Inside Two Years of Turmoil at Big Tech's Anti-Terrorism Group

Concerns over TikTok's potential misuse of GIFCT membership contributed to its failure to join the organization aimed at combatting online violent content.

Hillary Clinton warns that allowing free speech on social media means 'we lose control'

Hillary Clinton urges federal regulations for social media content moderation, citing risks to children and the need for accountability in online platforms.

TikTok let through disinformation in political ads despite its own ban, Global Witness finds

TikTok approved disinformation ads despite its ban on political advertising, raising concerns over its moderation system.

EU residents will have a new way to dispute content moderation decisions by Facebook, YouTube and TikTok

The European Union will launch an Appeals Centre for settling disputes related to content moderation decisions on social media platforms like Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube.

'I was moderating hundreds of horrific and traumatising videos'

Content moderation can severely affect the mental health of workers, who often deal with horrifying material behind the scenes.

Differences in misinformation sharing can lead to politically asymmetric sanctions - Nature

Social media's role in communication raises concerns over misinformation and political bias, impacting decision-making processes in content moderation.

Inside Two Years of Turmoil at Big Tech's Anti-Terrorism Group

Concerns over TikTok's potential misuse of GIFCT membership contributed to its failure to join the organization aimed at combatting online violent content.

Hillary Clinton warns that allowing free speech on social media means 'we lose control'

Hillary Clinton urges federal regulations for social media content moderation, citing risks to children and the need for accountability in online platforms.
moresocial-media
#mistral-ai

Mistral AI draws the card of security with moderation API

Mistral AI positions itself as a secure alternative to other AI tools, prioritizing safety in content moderation.

Mistral's new tool automatically deletes offending content

Mistral AI has launched an AI-based moderation tool to detect and remove offensive posts automatically, but it may misjudge some content.

Mistral AI draws the card of security with moderation API

Mistral AI positions itself as a secure alternative to other AI tools, prioritizing safety in content moderation.

Mistral's new tool automatically deletes offending content

Mistral AI has launched an AI-based moderation tool to detect and remove offensive posts automatically, but it may misjudge some content.
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Winners and Losers of Hollywood Under Trump 2.0

The second Trump presidency could amplify M&A activity in Hollywood.
Impacts on big tech and content moderation are serious concerns under Trump's potential leadership.

EFF to Court: Reject X's Effort to Revive a Speech-Chilling Lawsuit Against a Nonprofit

X's lawsuit against CCDH aims to suppress criticism and punish the organization for its reports on X's content moderation practices.

Mistral launches a moderation API | TechCrunch

Mistral has launched a customizable API for content moderation, enhancing safety across various applications through fine-tuned AI models.

India issues notice to Wikipedia over concerns of bias | TechCrunch

Wikipedia is under scrutiny in India regarding its status as a neutral intermediary amid concerns of bias and content accuracy.

After Teen's Suicide, Character.AI Is Still Hosting Dozens of Suicide-Themed Chatbots

Character.AI has promised better protections against self-harm and suicide after a lawsuit, but continues to host problematic content.
#tiktok

TikTok Lays Off Hundreds of Staff-to Replace Them With AI

AI is effectively replacing human moderators at TikTok, leading to significant layoffs and operational changes.
TikTok moderators face extreme workload demands and inadequate pay, amid a shift to AI-driven processes.

TikTok Reports EU User and Moderation Staff Numbers

TikTok's recent report shows a 16% decrease in content removals despite increased user engagement, highlighting a shift in moderation strategies.

TikTok approved election misinformation ads despite its own ban, says watchdog

TikTok approved misleading political ads despite a ban, underscoring challenges in moderating election-related content.

TikTok Cuts Hundreds of Jobs in Move Towards AI Content Moderation

TikTok's layoffs signal a shift towards greater reliance on AI for content moderation, affecting hundreds of employees globally, especially in Malaysia.

ByteDance Lays Off Hundreds of Employees Amid Content Moderation Overhaul

ByteDance is laying off staff to enhance AI content moderation amid regulatory scrutiny and operational consolidation. Magnetize AI capabilities at the forefront.

ByteDance lays off hundreds of TikTok employees in shift to AI content moderation | TechCrunch

TikTok is laying off hundreds of employees while shifting focus to AI for content moderation.

TikTok Lays Off Hundreds of Staff-to Replace Them With AI

AI is effectively replacing human moderators at TikTok, leading to significant layoffs and operational changes.
TikTok moderators face extreme workload demands and inadequate pay, amid a shift to AI-driven processes.

TikTok Reports EU User and Moderation Staff Numbers

TikTok's recent report shows a 16% decrease in content removals despite increased user engagement, highlighting a shift in moderation strategies.

TikTok approved election misinformation ads despite its own ban, says watchdog

TikTok approved misleading political ads despite a ban, underscoring challenges in moderating election-related content.

TikTok Cuts Hundreds of Jobs in Move Towards AI Content Moderation

TikTok's layoffs signal a shift towards greater reliance on AI for content moderation, affecting hundreds of employees globally, especially in Malaysia.

ByteDance Lays Off Hundreds of Employees Amid Content Moderation Overhaul

ByteDance is laying off staff to enhance AI content moderation amid regulatory scrutiny and operational consolidation. Magnetize AI capabilities at the forefront.

ByteDance lays off hundreds of TikTok employees in shift to AI content moderation | TechCrunch

TikTok is laying off hundreds of employees while shifting focus to AI for content moderation.
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#twitch

Twitch: 'There's No Place For Hateful Conduct' On The Streaming Platform

Twitch is clarifying its ban policy to enhance understanding of violations and minimize severe consequences for minor infractions.

Twitch's changing guidelines could have a real economic impact on Vtubers

Vtubers must now follow the same clothing guidelines as real-life streamers on Twitch, leading to significant backlash and challenges.

Twitch: 'There's No Place For Hateful Conduct' On The Streaming Platform

Twitch is clarifying its ban policy to enhance understanding of violations and minimize severe consequences for minor infractions.

Twitch's changing guidelines could have a real economic impact on Vtubers

Vtubers must now follow the same clothing guidelines as real-life streamers on Twitch, leading to significant backlash and challenges.
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A Flourishing Internet Depends on Competition

The internet's evolution has led to a monoculture dominated by major players, reducing diversity and user choice.

AI-Powered Social Media Manipulation App Promises to 'Shape Reality'

Impact app aims to mobilize supporters on social media to promote political messages via AI-generated content.
Concerns arise regarding authenticity and the potential for elite shaping of online narratives.

Imgur is going to be less strict about memes with adult humor

Imgur's revised content moderation now allows more adult humor memes, reducing barriers to visibility and engagement.
The redefinition of mature content focuses specifically on sexualized or lewd material, simplifying user interactions.

Pavel Durov Defends Telegram's Privacy Changes Amid User Unrest

Telegram CEO defends user data policy changes, asserting compliance with local laws while maintaining core principles of freedom and privacy.

Is it time for Spotify to shut down homophobic Jamaican dancehall?

Spotify hosts violent homophobic songs by Sizzla and Capleton despite their renunciations, highlighting inconsistencies in hate content policies.

Using AWS Rekognition to Power Object Detection for Recommendations and Content Moderation | HackerNoon

Content analysis is vital for enhancing user experience and ensuring app store compliance.
Automated tools are essential for effective moderation of user-generated content as app usage scales.
Personalized content recommendations improve engagement based on user interaction with media.

China's Plan to Make AI Watermarks Happen

Chinese regulators are inspired by the EU AI Act but implement measures unique to China's context.
The potential regulation could compel companies to adopt mandatory AI content labeling.
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