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.
'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.
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.
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.
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.