X just released its first full transparency report since Elon Musk took over
X's content moderation practices are under scrutiny post-Elon Musk's takeover, revealing significant increases in account suspensions and posts removed for rule violations.
Pavel Durov says Telegram isn't an 'anarchic paradise' in first comments since arrest
Pavel Durov addresses concerns of criminal abuse on Telegram, promising improvements to content moderation while emphasizing the app's cooperation with authorities.
Checkmarked X Users Caught Promoting Sites That Sell Child Sex Abuse Videos
The verification system on X has proven ineffective in preventing the promotion of child sexual abuse material.
YouTube Promises Crackdown on Videos With 'Egregious Clickbait' Titles
YouTube is enforcing stricter rules against misleading clickbait titles and thumbnails to enhance viewer experience.
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.
X transparency report looks like 'last-ditch effort to win back advertisers,' experts say
Elon Musk's changes to content moderation at X led to a surge in violation reports but a relatively low increase in account suspensions.
X just released its first full transparency report since Elon Musk took over
X's content moderation practices are under scrutiny post-Elon Musk's takeover, revealing significant increases in account suspensions and posts removed for rule violations.
Pavel Durov says Telegram isn't an 'anarchic paradise' in first comments since arrest
Pavel Durov addresses concerns of criminal abuse on Telegram, promising improvements to content moderation while emphasizing the app's cooperation with authorities.
Checkmarked X Users Caught Promoting Sites That Sell Child Sex Abuse Videos
The verification system on X has proven ineffective in preventing the promotion of child sexual abuse material.
YouTube Promises Crackdown on Videos With 'Egregious Clickbait' Titles
YouTube is enforcing stricter rules against misleading clickbait titles and thumbnails to enhance viewer experience.
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.
X transparency report looks like 'last-ditch effort to win back advertisers,' experts say
Elon Musk's changes to content moderation at X led to a surge in violation reports but a relatively low increase in account suspensions.
Musk's X blocked links to JD Vance dossier after hearing from Trump campaign
Musk's commitment to free speech influenced his decision to reinstate a journalist's account, despite personal misgivings.
Gunmaker Smith & Wesson applauds Elon Musk's X after getting suspended by Facebook
Smith & Wesson criticized Facebook's suspension, citing free speech concerns and support from Elon Musk after their account was reinstated following an error.
Musk's X blocked links to JD Vance dossier after hearing from Trump campaign
Musk's commitment to free speech influenced his decision to reinstate a journalist's account, despite personal misgivings.
Gunmaker Smith & Wesson applauds Elon Musk's X after getting suspended by Facebook
Smith & Wesson criticized Facebook's suspension, citing free speech concerns and support from Elon Musk after their account was reinstated following an error.
Twitch apologizes after some users in Israel, Gaza barred from making accounts
Twitch temporarily restricted account sign-ups from Israel and Palestinian territories to prevent graphic content uploads, later acknowledging and correcting the error.
Bluesky is cracking down on parody accounts and impersonators
Bluesky Social is addressing growing impersonation issues with new policies for parody accounts and stricter measures against identity churning.
Twitch apologizes after some users in Israel, Gaza barred from making accounts
Twitch temporarily restricted account sign-ups from Israel and Palestinian territories to prevent graphic content uploads, later acknowledging and correcting the error.
Bluesky is cracking down on parody accounts and impersonators
Bluesky Social is addressing growing impersonation issues with new policies for parody accounts and stricter measures against identity churning.
Instagram faces backlash for lowering quality of low-engagement videos
Instagram's policy reduces video quality of older content, creating challenges for creators regarding audience visibility and brand perception.
Snapchat to the Trump campaign: We'll take your money but not your posts.
Snapchat has maintained a ban on Trump's personal account but allows his campaign to run advertisements.
X changes creator payouts to depend on engagement, not ads | TechCrunch
X is shifting creator payments from ad revenue to direct engagement incentives, which may impact content quality and strategy.
Reddit communities will require permission while going private or swithcing to NSFW | TechCrunch
Reddit introduces new rules for moderators to prevent disruptive community changes, emphasizing approval requests for altering community status or maturity ratings.
European leadership change means new adversaries for Big Tech
Thierry Breton's resignation signals a potential shift in EU tech regulation strategy, impacting how tech giants will be held accountable.
The World
Israeli strikes jeopardize civilian safety in supposed safe zones, while human migration contributes to environmental degradation and Australia seeks to safeguard children from social media.
Australia's dummy spit over kids on social media isn't the answer. We need an internet for children | Aleesha Rodriguez
Banning social media for children is an ineffective, reactionary approach that underestimates the complexities of their online interactions.
How to Create a Social Media Policy (+Examples)
A solid social media policy is essential to prevent breaches of confidentiality and protect a company's online reputation.
The US military's latest psyop? Advertising on Tinder | TechCrunch
The U.S. military's use of Tinder for ads to deter violence in Lebanon highlights evolving strategies in wartime messaging.
Tommy Robinson served new contempt of court notice via his X account
Tommy Robinson faces legal consequences for violating a High Court order related to libellous statements against a Syrian refugee.
How To Avoid Social Media Mishaps In The Workplace
Maintain consistent messaging and limit PR nightmares with a social media policy.
Don't assume all employees understand social media; provide education and training.
Musk's X allowing users to post consensual adult content, formalizing a prior Twitter policy
X platform allows consensual adult content with clear labeling.