Instagram Apologizes for Showing Stream of Horrific Real-Life Murders in Users' FeedsMeta's recent Instagram error led to inappropriate content flooding user feeds, sparking widespread complaints.
How two new Facebook policies could make misinformation more profitable than everMeta's content moderation changes risk amplifying misinformation due to diminished oversight and new financial incentives for viral content.
Bluesky CEO: imagine a 'world without Caesars'Bluesky prioritizes user control over corporate interests through decentralization.
John Oliver on Facebook: An absolute sewer of hatred and misinformation'John Oliver criticized Mark Zuckerberg's relaxed content moderation policies post-election, emphasizing the challenges of effective moderation in today's social media landscape.
Meta, X approved ads containing violent anti-Muslim, antisemitic hate speech ahead of German election, study finds | TechCrunchMeta and X approved hate speech ads targeting Muslims and Jews ahead of German federal elections.
Reddit Is Restricting Luigi Mangione Discourse-but It's Even Weirder Than ThatReddit is changing its content-moderation standards to penalize users who upvote banned content, raising concerns about user freedom and community dynamics.
Instagram Apologizes for Showing Stream of Horrific Real-Life Murders in Users' FeedsMeta's recent Instagram error led to inappropriate content flooding user feeds, sparking widespread complaints.
How two new Facebook policies could make misinformation more profitable than everMeta's content moderation changes risk amplifying misinformation due to diminished oversight and new financial incentives for viral content.
Bluesky CEO: imagine a 'world without Caesars'Bluesky prioritizes user control over corporate interests through decentralization.
John Oliver on Facebook: An absolute sewer of hatred and misinformation'John Oliver criticized Mark Zuckerberg's relaxed content moderation policies post-election, emphasizing the challenges of effective moderation in today's social media landscape.
Meta, X approved ads containing violent anti-Muslim, antisemitic hate speech ahead of German election, study finds | TechCrunchMeta and X approved hate speech ads targeting Muslims and Jews ahead of German federal elections.
Reddit Is Restricting Luigi Mangione Discourse-but It's Even Weirder Than ThatReddit is changing its content-moderation standards to penalize users who upvote banned content, raising concerns about user freedom and community dynamics.
Parents allowed to block children's games and friends on RobloxRoblox introduces new parental controls, allowing blocking of games and friends for children under 13.
OpenAI peels back ChatGPT's safeguards around image creation | TechCrunchOpenAI launches image generator in ChatGPT and updates content moderation policies to allow generating images of public figures and sensitive symbols.
Character.AI Says It's Made Huge Changes to Protect Underage Users, But It's Emailing Them to Recommend Conversations With AI Versions of School ShootersCharacter.AI faces criticism for allowing bots that emulate school shooting scenarios, raising concerns about user safety and content moderation.
OpenAI peels back ChatGPT's safeguards around image creation | TechCrunchOpenAI launches image generator in ChatGPT and updates content moderation policies to allow generating images of public figures and sensitive symbols.
Character.AI Says It's Made Huge Changes to Protect Underage Users, But It's Emailing Them to Recommend Conversations With AI Versions of School ShootersCharacter.AI faces criticism for allowing bots that emulate school shooting scenarios, raising concerns about user safety and content moderation.
Instagram Reels flooded with violent videos before Meta says it fixed errorMeta Platforms resolved a significant error that caused inappropriate violent videos to flood Instagram Reels feeds globally.
Meta apologizes after Instagram users are flooded with violent videosMeta apologized for an error that flooded Instagram's Reels with violent and disturbing videos.
Meta apologizes for the sudden influx of graphic content on Instagram reelsMeta apologized for recommending graphic content on Instagram Reels due to an error.The company replaced fact-checkers with community notes, sparking criticism over content moderation policies.
Meta confirms Instagram issue that's flooding users with violent and sexual ReelsInstagram's Reels feed error led to inappropriate content flooding users' accounts, ignoring personal content preferences.
Instagram Showing Users Grotesque Videos of Human-Animal HybridsInstagram's algorithms can unpredictably alter user feeds, leading to exposure to disturbing content, raising concerns about mental impact, especially on impressionable users.
Instagram is giving schools a faster way to get students' posts taken downInstagram is prioritizing moderation reports from school districts to enhance student safety online.The Schools Partnership program is designed for US middle and high schools.
Instagram Reels flooded with violent videos before Meta says it fixed errorMeta Platforms resolved a significant error that caused inappropriate violent videos to flood Instagram Reels feeds globally.
Meta apologizes after Instagram users are flooded with violent videosMeta apologized for an error that flooded Instagram's Reels with violent and disturbing videos.
Meta apologizes for the sudden influx of graphic content on Instagram reelsMeta apologized for recommending graphic content on Instagram Reels due to an error.The company replaced fact-checkers with community notes, sparking criticism over content moderation policies.
Meta confirms Instagram issue that's flooding users with violent and sexual ReelsInstagram's Reels feed error led to inappropriate content flooding users' accounts, ignoring personal content preferences.
Instagram Showing Users Grotesque Videos of Human-Animal HybridsInstagram's algorithms can unpredictably alter user feeds, leading to exposure to disturbing content, raising concerns about mental impact, especially on impressionable users.
Instagram is giving schools a faster way to get students' posts taken downInstagram is prioritizing moderation reports from school districts to enhance student safety online.The Schools Partnership program is designed for US middle and high schools.
YouTube CEO on content moderation: 'Where the world was five years ago is very different' than todayYouTube prioritizes safety in its ecosystem while ensuring free expression for creators.
Ctrl-Alt-Speech: Once You Slop, You Can't StopWeekly podcast covering news on online speech and content moderation.Focus on recent developments in internet regulation and technology policy.
Ctrl-Alt-Speech: Digital Oligarchs Gunning for Europe (DOGE)Mike Masnick and Ben Whitelaw discuss the latest news and challenges in content moderation and internet regulation on their podcast.
Ctrl-Alt-Speech: Once You Slop, You Can't StopWeekly podcast covering news on online speech and content moderation.Focus on recent developments in internet regulation and technology policy.
Ctrl-Alt-Speech: Digital Oligarchs Gunning for Europe (DOGE)Mike Masnick and Ben Whitelaw discuss the latest news and challenges in content moderation and internet regulation on their podcast.
John Oliver Recruits Cecily Strong for Honest Ad About Facebook's Content Moderation | VideoJohn Oliver critiques Facebook's reliance on user-generated content for fact-checking and its current trajectory towards misinformation.
As Meta gets rid of fact-checkers, misinformation is going viral | TechCrunchMeta's phase-out of third-party fact-checking in the U.S. could lead to increased misinformation.The company will reward creators for viral content, further incentivizing sensationalism.
Meta to Maintain Reliance on Third-Party Fact Checking for Upcoming Australian ElectionMeta Australia is enhancing its content moderation by partnering with fact-checkers and promoting media literacy campaigns.
John Oliver Recruits Cecily Strong for Honest Ad About Facebook's Content Moderation | VideoJohn Oliver critiques Facebook's reliance on user-generated content for fact-checking and its current trajectory towards misinformation.
As Meta gets rid of fact-checkers, misinformation is going viral | TechCrunchMeta's phase-out of third-party fact-checking in the U.S. could lead to increased misinformation.The company will reward creators for viral content, further incentivizing sensationalism.
Meta to Maintain Reliance on Third-Party Fact Checking for Upcoming Australian ElectionMeta Australia is enhancing its content moderation by partnering with fact-checkers and promoting media literacy campaigns.
After Election Chaos, Romania Proposes Platforms Invent Magic Wand As Content Moderation SolutionRomania's proposed content regulations may render social media operations impossible in the country.
As platform moderation standards vary, creators eye Twitch as a safe havenTwitch has become a safe haven for marginalized creators due to its focus on content moderation.
Online Safety Act measures come into effect | Computer WeeklyOfcom enforces illegal content codes under the Online Safety Act, mandating online providers to comply with safety measures against harmful content.
Telegram founder returns to Dubai as French inquiry continuesPavel Durov has returned to Dubai after being released from an investigation in France regarding content moderation on Telegram.
Meta Playing Hardball to Prevent Sales of Ex-Employee's Tell-All BookMeta's lawsuit against a former employee's expose highlights its conflict between free expression and content moderation.
Meta's oversight board is reviewing the company's new hate speech policies | TechCrunchMeta's Oversight Board will assess recent changes to content moderation policies affecting hate speech management on its platforms.
Social Media Is Unsafe-Why Do Brand Safety Tools Punish Publishers?Open web publishers can leverage changes in Meta's content moderation stance to showcase their platforms as safer alternatives for advertising.
Meta uses Elon Musk's X algorithm for its new community notesMeta is adopting X's community notes model for content moderation.
Why Meta's New Content Moderation Policy Could Pose Risks to Its StockMeta faces risks from new content moderation policies that could increase misinformation and regulatory pressure.
Advertisers Aren't Thrilled With Zuckerberg's Embrace Of Hate SpeechMeta's shift towards 'free speech' risks alienating advertisers concerned about brand safety, paralleling issues faced by ExTwitter under Musk.
Meta Playing Hardball to Prevent Sales of Ex-Employee's Tell-All BookMeta's lawsuit against a former employee's expose highlights its conflict between free expression and content moderation.
Meta's oversight board is reviewing the company's new hate speech policies | TechCrunchMeta's Oversight Board will assess recent changes to content moderation policies affecting hate speech management on its platforms.
Social Media Is Unsafe-Why Do Brand Safety Tools Punish Publishers?Open web publishers can leverage changes in Meta's content moderation stance to showcase their platforms as safer alternatives for advertising.
Meta uses Elon Musk's X algorithm for its new community notesMeta is adopting X's community notes model for content moderation.
Why Meta's New Content Moderation Policy Could Pose Risks to Its StockMeta faces risks from new content moderation policies that could increase misinformation and regulatory pressure.
Advertisers Aren't Thrilled With Zuckerberg's Embrace Of Hate SpeechMeta's shift towards 'free speech' risks alienating advertisers concerned about brand safety, paralleling issues faced by ExTwitter under Musk.
Thousands sign petition calling for Spotify to remove 'harmful' Andrew Tate coursesSpotify has removed one of Andrew Tate's misogynistic courses but retains others, leading to calls for the removal of all his content.
Andrew Tate's pimping' podcast removed from SpotifySpotify removed Andrew Tate's podcast for breaching content rules, amid public outcry and employee complaints.
Spotify takes down Andrew Tate pimping' podcast after complaintsSpotify removed Andrew Tate's podcast 'pimping hoes' after employee complaints about violating content rules.
Spotify Removes Andrew Tate's Podcast EpisodesSpotify removed several Andrew Tate podcasts for violating content policies after public outcry, but some controversial material remains available.
Thousands sign petition calling for Spotify to remove 'harmful' Andrew Tate coursesSpotify has removed one of Andrew Tate's misogynistic courses but retains others, leading to calls for the removal of all his content.
Andrew Tate's pimping' podcast removed from SpotifySpotify removed Andrew Tate's podcast for breaching content rules, amid public outcry and employee complaints.
Spotify takes down Andrew Tate pimping' podcast after complaintsSpotify removed Andrew Tate's podcast 'pimping hoes' after employee complaints about violating content rules.
Spotify Removes Andrew Tate's Podcast EpisodesSpotify removed several Andrew Tate podcasts for violating content policies after public outcry, but some controversial material remains available.
Tech workers in Kenya hold vigil for TikTok content moderator who diedLadi Anzaki Olubunmi's death exposes dire working conditions for tech workers in Kenya, emphasizing a need for change.
Meta accused of censorship' for blocking women's health adsSocial media platforms are allegedly biased against women's health content, sparking complaints from femtech companies.
'We knew it was on the horizon, but were not aware of the scale' - TikTok workers reeling from news of job lossesTikTok's upcoming layoffs, affecting 10% of its workforce, shocked employees despite prior expectations about redundancies.
How this sex-forward gay cruising site finally launched an Apple-approved iOS appSniffies has launched an iOS app that complies with Apple's strict content policies while maintaining its core user experience.
House panel subpoenas Google parent Alphabet over content moderation during Biden yearsHouse Judiciary Committee subpoenas Alphabet for communications regarding content moderation with the Biden administration.
Apple has started advertising on X againApple has resumed advertisement on X after a year-long pause due to brand safety concerns.Major brands including Apple have returned to advertising on X despite past controversies.
House panel subpoenas Google parent Alphabet over content moderation during Biden yearsHouse Judiciary Committee subpoenas Alphabet for communications regarding content moderation with the Biden administration.
Apple has started advertising on X againApple has resumed advertisement on X after a year-long pause due to brand safety concerns.Major brands including Apple have returned to advertising on X despite past controversies.
Reddit will warn users who repeatedly upvote banned contentReddit will issue warnings to users who upvote multiple banned content pieces, focusing first on violent material.
Reddit's EPS Shines, Beats Projections | The Motley FoolReddit achieved strong fourth-quarter revenue growth but continues to face challenges in content moderation.
Reddit will warn users who repeatedly upvote banned contentReddit will issue warnings to users who upvote multiple banned content pieces, focusing first on violent material.
Reddit's EPS Shines, Beats Projections | The Motley FoolReddit achieved strong fourth-quarter revenue growth but continues to face challenges in content moderation.
SF Author Kate Folk's 'Sky Daddy' Explores Objectophilia, Takes Place Largely At SFOKate Folk's novel offers a satirical exploration of a lonely content moderator's life amid Silicon Valley's tech culture.
Here's the Roundup for the Week Ending February 28FCC Chairman Brendan Carr is focusing on re-empowering local TV stations and regulating content moderation on social media.
Graph Neural Networks for Image Similarity: An Alternative to Hashing? | HackerNoonGraph Neural Networks provide a more effective solution for image similarity detection than traditional hashing techniques.
AI Briefing: The FTC is leaning into 'tech censorship'The FTC is investigating online platforms for potential censorship of users based on speech or affiliation.
Researchers: Meta, X Approved Hate Speech Ads Ahead of German ElectionsMeta and X approved hate speech ads during the German election campaign, raising concerns about their content moderation practices.
Analysis | Kanye West's Super Bowl ad shows how speech bounds have shiftedKanye West's recent Super Bowl ad highlights changing societal standards regarding hate speech and the dangers of relaxed content moderation.
Researchers: Meta, X Approved Hate Speech Ads Ahead of German ElectionsMeta and X approved hate speech ads during the German election campaign, raising concerns about their content moderation practices.
Analysis | Kanye West's Super Bowl ad shows how speech bounds have shiftedKanye West's recent Super Bowl ad highlights changing societal standards regarding hate speech and the dangers of relaxed content moderation.
Trump's FTC is looking into censorship on tech platforms | TechCrunchFTC launches inquiry into tech censorship practices, seeking public input from those who feel unjustly silenced.
NetChoice sues to block Maryland's Kids Code, saying it violates the First AmendmentNetChoice has blocked internet regulations by asserting they infringe on free speech rights.
Trump has talked up a US government stake in TikTok. Legal analysts say it could be a logistical nightmare.Government ownership of TikTok could raise significant free-speech issues in content moderation.A sale where the US acquires a stake in TikTok presents unprecedented legal challenges.
Trump's FTC is looking into censorship on tech platforms | TechCrunchFTC launches inquiry into tech censorship practices, seeking public input from those who feel unjustly silenced.
NetChoice sues to block Maryland's Kids Code, saying it violates the First AmendmentNetChoice has blocked internet regulations by asserting they infringe on free speech rights.
Trump has talked up a US government stake in TikTok. Legal analysts say it could be a logistical nightmare.Government ownership of TikTok could raise significant free-speech issues in content moderation.A sale where the US acquires a stake in TikTok presents unprecedented legal challenges.
It Sure Looks Like Musk's Newfound Power Is Scaring Advertisers Back to XMusk's strategies are attracting advertisers back to X, leveraging political dynamics amid concerns of lawsuits and content moderation.X's advertising landscape is shifting as brands face pressure to spend more amidst political and legal pressures.
Shopify took down Kanye's swastika t-shirt shop, but another antisemitic storefront still operates | TechCrunchShopify removed Kanye West's store for selling swastika t-shirts due to policy violations.
JD Vance warns 'massive' European regulation may kill AI, rips 'authoritarian censorship'Vance criticized EU regulations on AI, warning they could hinder technological growth and likening content moderation to authoritarian censorship.
Anthropic challenges users to jailbreak AI modelAnthropic's Constitutional Classifier aims to prevent AI models from generating responses on sensitive topics, even amidst attempts to bypass these restrictions.