Meta, the tech giant led by CEO Mark Zuckerberg, has initiated steps to relax content moderation rules within the European Union by submitting a risk analysis to the European Commission. This follows recent announcements in the U.S. regarding changes in…
Mark Zuckerberg, Facebook’s owner, has announced a significant change in the platform’s approach to content moderation, moving away from a network of fact-checkers that he claims have undermined trust in the platform. This shift comes amid growing concerns about bias…
Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta, has announced significant changes to content moderation practices on platforms like Facebook and Instagram, including the elimination of fact-checkers in favor of a community notes system similar to that of Elon Musk’s platform X. This…
Meta Platforms, Inc., the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has announced sweeping changes to its online content moderation policies. Founder Mark Zuckerberg revealed plans to eliminate fact-checking teams in the U.S., allowing users to flag false or misleading information…
Meta is discontinuing its reliance on third-party fact-checkers on Facebook and Instagram, opting instead for a user-based ‘community notes’ system similar to X’s approach. CEO Mark Zuckerberg emphasized the need to promote free expression, stating the move will be phased…
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has announced the termination of its collaboration with fact-checkers in the U.S. The change, inspired by Elon Musk’s platform X, aims to simplify content moderation and restore free speech on its platforms….
Over 140 Facebook content moderators, contracted through Samasource Kenya, have been diagnosed with severe post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) due to exposure to horrific content such as murders and terrorist acts. The case sheds light on the toll that social media’s…
Pavel Dourov, founder of Telegram, has pledged to enhance content moderation on the platform in response to legal challenges in France. Collaborating with the Internet Watch Foundation (IWF), Telegram will now utilize advanced tools to better detect and remove child…
The media regulator An Coimisiún na Meán has determined that TikTok, X, and Instagram are ‘exposed to terrorist content’ following EU removal orders. In compliance with the Terrorist Content Online Regulation, these platforms must implement measures to prevent the distribution…
A recent BBC report sheds light on the harrowing experiences of social media content moderators who navigate a world filled with graphic and distressing material, including violence and abuse. Despite significant mental health tolls, moderators view their work as essential…
A recent BBC investigation reveals the grim world faced by social media moderators who sift through horrific content like child abuse and beheadings to keep users safe. Many moderators, primarily based in East Africa, have reported significant mental health issues…
A BBC investigation explores the grim realities faced by social media moderators who sift through trauma-inducing content, including violence and abuse. Despite the psychological toll it takes, many moderators view their roles as crucial in protecting users from harmful online…
