Disputed decisions, an LLM for spotting foreign ops and the book Meta didn't want you to read
The week in content moderation - edition #285
Inside ‘online fraud factories’, Meta apologises and Onahian on AI moderation
The week in content moderation - edition #284
People want niche online spaces - how do we make them safe?
A survey from The Verge and Vox suggests that users are moving away from global platforms and towards small, niche communities. But how will that affect Trust & Safety practices? And where should we focus our attention?
Australia issue transparency fine, Oversight Board rift and Hinge launch T&S feature
The week in content moderation - edition #283
How to get buy-in for T&S (part one)
Companies tend to invest in Trust & Safety when there's a brand or reputation risk, which isn't a structured or sustainable way to build a safety programme. Using a framework, like the Hierarchy of Growth Business Needs, can help to get buy-in before there's an emergency
'Profit over safety', TikTok announce more cuts and the global regulatory gap
The week in content moderation - edition #282
How to write better transparency reports
Mandated transparency reports are a cornerstone of online safety regulation. But dozens of companies still produce voluntary disclosures that take significant time and energy to pull together. What is the purpose of these reports now that so much other information is in the public domain?
AI safety theatre, Shopify’s policy dodge, and the reality of moderation work
The week in content moderation - edition #281