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Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months agoI didn't eat or sleep': a Meta moderator on his breakdown after seeing beheadings and child abuse
Exposure to extreme graphic content significantly affected Solomon's mental health as a Meta content moderator.
Desensitization to horrific imagery became a disturbing part of Solomon's work experience.
#advertising
Marketing tech
fromTechdirt
1 month agoElon Musk's New Business Model For ExTwitter: Give Us Money Or We Sue
Elon Musk's controversial stance on advertisers has evolved to threats aimed at companies to secure ad spending.
There are reports of companies being pressured and threatened with lawsuits unless they advertise on X.
Marketing tech
fromTechdirt
1 month agoElon Musk's New Business Model For ExTwitter: Give Us Money Or We Sue
Elon Musk's controversial stance on advertisers has evolved to threats aimed at companies to secure ad spending.
There are reports of companies being pressured and threatened with lawsuits unless they advertise on X.
fromThe New York Sun
1 week agoGrok's Antisemitic Tirade Places AI-Powered Social Media Moderation Tools Under Fresh Scrutiny
The platforms' current approach to content moderation has led to an "explosion of hate" online, according to the head of the Anti-Defamation League, Jonathan Greenblatt. He stated that businesses, from Amazon to X, must take more proactive measures. The moderation system has regressed, resulting in worse conditions than before, especially following incidents where AI chatbots like Grok produced hostile content and hate speech.
Social justice
#elon-musk
Artificial intelligence
fromTheregister
2 months agoGrok blames White genocide chat on 'unauthorized mod'
xAI's Grok chatbot apologized for spreading conspiracy theories after unauthorized modifications were made.
The incident emphasizes the importance of AI moderation and adherence to internal guidelines.
Artificial intelligence
fromTheregister
2 months agoGrok blames White genocide chat on 'unauthorized mod'
xAI's Grok chatbot apologized for spreading conspiracy theories after unauthorized modifications were made.
The incident emphasizes the importance of AI moderation and adherence to internal guidelines.
#youtube
Right-wing politics
fromArs Technica
1 month agoYouTube will "protect free expression" by pulling back on content moderation
YouTube's content moderation now prioritizes public interest over harm risk, allowing more misinformation to remain accessible.
Policy changes in tech after Trump's reelection raise concerns about censorship of conservative voices.
Right-wing politics
fromArs Technica
1 month agoYouTube will "protect free expression" by pulling back on content moderation
YouTube's content moderation now prioritizes public interest over harm risk, allowing more misinformation to remain accessible.
Policy changes in tech after Trump's reelection raise concerns about censorship of conservative voices.
Artificial intelligence
fromWIRED
2 months agoDozens of YouTube Channels Are Showing AI-Generated Cartoon Gore and Fetish Content
YouTube faces renewed concerns over childrenâs content as AI-generated videos depict violent and inappropriate themes.
Generative AI is now creating disturbing children's content on YouTube, raising safety alarms.
#meta
Marketing tech
fromFuturism
1 month agoIf You Thought Facebook Was Toxic Already, Now It's Replacing Its Human Moderators with AI
Meta wields significant power yet lacks public scrutiny, resulting in harmful consequences, especially for vulnerable communities like LGBTQ users.
fromwww.dw.com
2 months agoPrivacy technologies
Will Meta lawsuits shape Africa's data privacy laws? DW 05/16/2025
Meta is fighting a $220 million fine in Nigeria over data misuse allegations.
Content moderators for Meta face significant psychological distress, prompting legal action against their employer.
Artificial intelligence
fromPyImageSearch
1 month agoContent Moderation via Zero Shot Learning with Qwen 2.5 - PyImageSearch
Digital platforms face complex challenges in content moderation due to user-generated content growth.
Qwen 2.5 models can enhance content moderation through advanced multimodal understanding.
#censorship
Media industry
fromTechdirt
2 months agoWe Shouldn't Have To Explain To The FTC Why Content Moderation Is So Crucial To Free Speech, But We Did
FTC Chair Ferguson's investigation into big tech censorship is seen as politically motivated and misunderstands content moderation.
The inquiry raises First Amendment concerns regarding private editorial discretion on social media platforms.
#facebook
Social media marketing
fromLindsey Gamble
2 months agoFacebook Targets Spammy Content to Improve Feeds and Boost Creator Visibility - Lindsey Gamble
Facebook is limiting reach and monetization for accounts engaging in spammy behavior.
New tools and measures are introduced to enhance user experience and support content creators.
Social media marketing
fromLindsey Gamble
2 months agoFacebook Targets Spammy Content to Improve Feeds and Boost Creator Visibility - Lindsey Gamble
Facebook is limiting reach and monetization for accounts engaging in spammy behavior.
New tools and measures are introduced to enhance user experience and support content creators.
Social media marketing
fromIndependent
2 months agoUS judge blocks Musk's X from using Ireland as venue in 'libel tourism' action
X is facing criticism for allowing ads to appear alongside pro-Nazi content, raising concerns about brand safety and content moderation.
The media watchdog Media Matters claimed X is waging a defamation campaign against them following allegations of inappropriate ad placements.
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