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
NCMEC funding — and what happens next
LGBTQ+ children face unique risks online, yet political pressure has forced the removal of critical research and support. For those working in Trust & Safety, the question isn’t whether this will have an impact — it’s how we respond before more harm is done.
The transatlantic speech trade, Deepseek safety report and building out Blacksky
The week in content moderation - edition #280
The pitfalls of a Meta-built Community Notes, Germany prepares and AI safety report
The week in content moderation - edition #279