#ContentModeration

The EU Makes an Urgent TikTok Inquiry on Russia’s Role in Romanian Election Turmoil

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December 9, 2024 at 05:44AM The EU began investigating TikTok’s involvement in promoting Romanian presidential candidate Calin Georgescu, following intelligence files suggesting Moscow coordinated a campaign for him. The election results were annulled, prompting concerns over foreign influence and a digital regulation request to TikTok. The platform has 24 hours to respond. **Meeting Notes Takeaways:** … Read more

X Releases Its First Transparency Report Since Elon Musk’s Takeover

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September 26, 2024 at 03:00PM Social media platform X, bought by Elon Musk, released its first transparency report. It revealed the removal of millions of posts and accounts, with notable increases in content moderation actions compared to previous periods. The move has sparked controversy amid accusations of the platform becoming chaotic and toxic under Musk’s … Read more

French Authorities Arrest Telegram CEO Pavel Durov at a Paris Airport, French Media Report

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August 26, 2024 at 09:12AM Telegram’s CEO, Pavel Durov, was detained at a Paris airport on allegations of money laundering and drug trafficking. French authorities issued the arrest warrant, but no official comments were made. Durov’s Telegram faced criticism over content moderating, leading to legal issues in multiple countries. The CEO’s arrest has drawn attention … Read more

Telegram Founder Pavel Durov Arrested in France for Content Moderation Failures

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August 25, 2024 at 02:36AM Pavel Durov, CEO of Telegram, was arrested in France due to a warrant related to the lack of content moderation on the messaging app. This led to concerns about criminal activities such as drug trafficking and child pornography. Telegram’s hands-off moderation approach has been criticized as fueling cybercrime. The app … Read more

Twitch ditches Safety Advisory Council, relaunches with vetted ‘ambassadors’

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May 31, 2024 at 07:16PM Twitch has reportedly dissolved its Safety Advisory Council and intends to replace it with chosen “ambassadors.” The council, formed in 2020, aimed to enhance Twitch’s approach to trust and safety. The move comes as Twitch seeks to manage costs, but it remains to be seen how this change will impact … Read more