Jun
27
UK’s age check mandate, Grok gets it wrong (again) and Singaporean mods shine
The week in content moderation - edition #298
6 min read
Jun
23
Are schools taking online safety seriously?
I recently learned that even thoughtful, well-intentioned schools often lack strong safeguards on internet-connected devices. Here’s a list of questions to ask — and a template you can use to start the conversation
6 min read
May
02
The new African mod whistleblowers, KOSA goes quiet and Dunn deal
The week in content moderation - edition #292
6 min read
Apr
29
Social media use is changing, but why, and what does it mean for T&S?
Fewer users doesn’t mean fewer risks — bad actors thrive when harm is concentrated among smaller, more active audiences. Platforms must move beyond user reports to stay ahead.
6 min read
Apr
25
Oversight Board gives verdict, verification is back but 4chan may not be
The week in content moderation - edition #291
7 min read
Apr
11
Brussels to go after X, Meta to face Kenyan courts and Substack's subtle shift
The week in content moderation - edition #289
7 min read
Apr
07
Is it prosocial design’s time to shine?
With some platforms retreating from a reactive, enforcement-driven approach to Trust & Safety, there’s a stronger case than ever to lean into proactive and prosocial practices that prevent toxicity from happening in the first place. Here's where to start.
6 min read
Apr
04
US raises OSA concerns, OpenAI's 'permissive approach' and moderation on stage
The week in content moderation - edition #288
6 min read
Mar
17
Are T&S professionals part of the problem?
A new report argues that, without industry-wide standards or codes of practice, T&S professionals are vulnerable to corporate pressures and destined to always be reactive to company's conflicting priorities. The answer? Greater independence.
6 min read
Mar
14
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
7 min read