In a significant shift, several British police forces are reducing their presence on the social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, due to rising concerns over the dissemination of extremist content and misinformation. This comes on the heels of riots that erupted in the UK this past summer, largely fueled by false claims circulating […]
Bytedance’s TikTok Cuts Hundreds of Jobs in Shift Towards AI Content Moderation
As businesses worldwide harness the potential of artificial intelligence (AI), TikTok reveals significant changes in its operational strategy by announcing layoffs of hundreds of employees, a move that prioritizes AI content moderation. This decision marks a critical shift in how the popular social media platform aims to handle the growing complexities and challenges of content […]
Russia Blocks Discord Over Content Violations: Implications for Global Tech Companies
In a significant move reflecting its tightening grip on foreign technology platforms, Russia has officially blocked the messaging service Discord, as reported by TASS news agency. The decision, mandated by the Federal Service for Supervision of Communications, Information Technology and Mass Media, known as Roskomnadzor, comes in the wake of the company’s failure to comply […]
Independent Body in Ireland Empowers EU Social Media Users to Challenge Content Moderation Decisions
In a significant move for digital rights, Ireland is set to introduce an independent body that allows social media users across the European Union to challenge content moderation decisions made by major platforms like Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube. This new Appeals Centre is a direct response to the EU’s Digital Services Act (DSA), which aims […]
Tenet Media Posts Remain Online Despite US Accusations
In the world of social media and digital content, the challenges of moderating and regulating user-generated posts continue to evolve, as highlighted by the ongoing situation involving Tenet Media. The company, associated with the Russian state media network RT, is accused by US authorities of attempting to influence the upcoming presidential election through deceptive practices. […]
Telegram Founder Criticises French Detention: A Look at Accountability and Content Moderation
Telegram founder Pavel Durov has publicly addressed his recent detention by French authorities, stirring debate about the responsibilities of tech companies in managing their platforms. Durov’s experience raises critical questions about the accountability of online platforms for the actions of their users and the adequacy of current regulatory frameworks. In his statement following the incident, […]
South Korea Investigates Telegram for Aiding Deepfake Crimes
The rapid rise of deepfake technology presents new challenges for societies worldwide, and South Korea is taking significant steps to address this issue. Recently, the South Korean police launched an investigation into the messaging platform Telegram, focusing on its potential involvement in the distribution of illicit deepfake content, particularly sexually explicit materials targeting South Korean […]