content moderation
Social Media Censorship Is Hindering Investigations, Researchers Say
Data is being deleted and distorting the record of truth that any researchers rely on.
Facebook Apologizes After Blocking Links to Left-Wing News Outlet in India
Mass flagging is thought to be to blame.
Former Chinese Web Censor Exposes How TikTok Staff in China Censor American Users
“These people living in fear of the CCP were there to censor American people’s speech,” he said.
Penn State Liberal Arts College Deletes Tweet Pledging Support for Conservatives After Backlash
The wrath of Twitter users.
“Mute White People” Instagram Sticker Raises Accusations of Moderation Double Standard
Users are saying the rules aren’t being applied fairly.
Rep. Jim Jordan Wants Censorship Answers From Twitter
Jordan wants Twitter to hand over its reasoning behind bans and “fact checking.”
Reddit Backtracks on Shocking “Hate Against Majority Allowed” Rules, Makes Them Even Vaguer
Reddit quickly retreated after backlash. But now its rules are so open-ended they are open to wide interpretation.
Facebook HR Employee Fired After Undercover Video Shows Racial and Political Bias Within Company
A new undercover video shows employees’ biased content moderation tactics.
Facebook Moderators Say Removing Pro-Trump Posts Is “Revenge” and “More Impactful”
“If someone is wearing a MAGA hat, I am going to delete them for terrorism,” said one moderator.
Facebook Mods Were Told Not to Censor Don Lemon’s “Hate Speech”
As expected, Facebook bends its rules depending on who makes the statement.
Facebook Moderator Reveals Violent Anti-Trump Meme Allowed, Cartoon Anti-Democrat Meme Banned
The whistleblower shows how moderators are told to react differently, depending on who the target of the meme is.
Only 20% of People Trust Big Tech to Decide What People Are Allowed to Talk About
People want more freedom, a new survey suggests.