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fromTheregister
1 week ago3D printing site bans guns designs, hobbyists undeterred
"Following discussions with the Manhattan District Attorney's Office about concerns around untraceable firearms, we are taking additional steps to improve our content moderation efforts," Thingiverse said in a statement. "As always, we encourage our users to report any content that may be harmful."
US politics
#meta
Marketing tech
fromFuturism
2 months agoIf You Thought Facebook Was Toxic Already, Now It's Replacing Its Human Moderators with AI
Meta wields significant power yet lacks public scrutiny, resulting in harmful consequences, especially for vulnerable communities like LGBTQ users.
Privacy technologies
fromwww.dw.com
2 months agoWill Meta lawsuits shape Africa's data privacy laws? DW 05/16/2025
Meta is fighting a $220 million fine in Nigeria over data misuse allegations.
Content moderators for Meta face significant psychological distress, prompting legal action against their employer.
#advertising
Marketing tech
fromTechdirt
1 month agoElon Musk's New Business Model For ExTwitter: Give Us Money Or We Sue
Elon Musk's controversial stance on advertisers has evolved to threats aimed at companies to secure ad spending.
There are reports of companies being pressured and threatened with lawsuits unless they advertise on X.
fromsfist.com
1 month agoFacebook Suspends, and Then Reinstates, Author Rebecca Solnit's Account Over LA Protest Post, In an Apparent AI Flub
The "incriminating" post from Monday is seen above. I also believe that those of us who are older, whiter, safer from the threats of state violence do not have the moral ground to lecture the younger, browner and blacker, more directly impacted on what they should and should not do.
Left-wing politics
#youtube
Right-wing politics
fromArs Technica
1 month agoYouTube will "protect free expression" by pulling back on content moderation
YouTube's content moderation now prioritizes public interest over harm risk, allowing more misinformation to remain accessible.
Policy changes in tech after Trump's reelection raise concerns about censorship of conservative voices.
Right-wing politics
fromArs Technica
1 month agoYouTube will "protect free expression" by pulling back on content moderation
YouTube's content moderation now prioritizes public interest over harm risk, allowing more misinformation to remain accessible.
Policy changes in tech after Trump's reelection raise concerns about censorship of conservative voices.
Artificial intelligence
fromWIRED
3 months agoDozens of YouTube Channels Are Showing AI-Generated Cartoon Gore and Fetish Content
YouTube faces renewed concerns over childrenâs content as AI-generated videos depict violent and inappropriate themes.
Generative AI is now creating disturbing children's content on YouTube, raising safety alarms.
Artificial intelligence
fromPyImageSearch
2 months agoContent Moderation via Zero Shot Learning with Qwen 2.5 - PyImageSearch
Digital platforms face complex challenges in content moderation due to user-generated content growth.
Qwen 2.5 models can enhance content moderation through advanced multimodal understanding.
Media industry
fromTechdirt
2 months agoWe Shouldn't Have To Explain To The FTC Why Content Moderation Is So Crucial To Free Speech, But We Did
FTC Chair Ferguson's investigation into big tech censorship is seen as politically motivated and misunderstands content moderation.
The inquiry raises First Amendment concerns regarding private editorial discretion on social media platforms.
#kanye-west
Music production
fromNew York Post
2 months agoSpotify, SoundCloud struggle to remove Kanye West song glorifying Hitler, which has racked up millions of views on X
Kanye West's antisemitic song "Heil Hitler" has gained millions of views, raising concerns about content moderation on social media.
Streaming platforms face challenges in removing hate-filled content effectively.
Music production
fromNew York Post
2 months agoSpotify, SoundCloud struggle to remove Kanye West song glorifying Hitler, which has racked up millions of views on X
Kanye West's antisemitic song "Heil Hitler" has gained millions of views, raising concerns about content moderation on social media.
Streaming platforms face challenges in removing hate-filled content effectively.
#facebook
Social media marketing
fromLindsey Gamble
3 months agoFacebook Targets Spammy Content to Improve Feeds and Boost Creator Visibility - Lindsey Gamble
Facebook is limiting reach and monetization for accounts engaging in spammy behavior.
New tools and measures are introduced to enhance user experience and support content creators.
Social media marketing
fromLindsey Gamble
3 months agoFacebook Targets Spammy Content to Improve Feeds and Boost Creator Visibility - Lindsey Gamble
Facebook is limiting reach and monetization for accounts engaging in spammy behavior.
New tools and measures are introduced to enhance user experience and support content creators.
#mental-health
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months agoI didn't eat or sleep': a Meta moderator on his breakdown after seeing beheadings and child abuse
Exposure to extreme graphic content significantly affected Solomon's mental health as a Meta content moderator.
Desensitization to horrific imagery became a disturbing part of Solomon's work experience.
fromThe Verge
3 months agoContent moderators are organizing against Big Tech
The pressure to review thousands of horrific videos each day - beheadings, child abuse, torture - takes a devastating toll on our mental health, but it's not the only source of strain. Precarious contracts and constant surveillance at work add more stress.
Media industry
#x
Social media marketing
fromIndependent
3 months agoUS judge blocks Musk's X from using Ireland as venue in 'libel tourism' action
X is facing criticism for allowing ads to appear alongside pro-Nazi content, raising concerns about brand safety and content moderation.
The media watchdog Media Matters claimed X is waging a defamation campaign against them following allegations of inappropriate ad placements.
Social media marketing
fromIndependent
3 months agoUS judge blocks Musk's X from using Ireland as venue in 'libel tourism' action
X is facing criticism for allowing ads to appear alongside pro-Nazi content, raising concerns about brand safety and content moderation.
The media watchdog Media Matters claimed X is waging a defamation campaign against them following allegations of inappropriate ad placements.
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