Telus Digital Workers Fired for Unionizing Over Traumatic Content
#TikTok #ContentModerationWorkers at Telus Digital, who were tasked with watching distressing TikTok videos, claim they were fired for trying to form a union. The employees, responsible for content moderation, reported mental health issues due to the graphic content. read more
Meta's Policy Changes Raise Concerns Over Online Safety Standards
#Meta #ContentModerationMeta plans to align content moderation with current mainstream views on gender and immigration, favoring Trump and Musk's stances. Ending factchecking is seen as catering to Trump, leading to potential rise in harmful content. read more
Meta Faces Backlash Over Lax Content Moderation Policy Changes
#Meta #contentmoderationMeta's decision to reduce content moderation will result in fewer harmful posts being caught, as acknowledged by Zuckerberg. The move may lead to increased spread of misinformation and hate speech, negatively impacting societies globally. read more
Facebook Ditches Moderation Team: Community Policing to Replace Oversight
#MarkZuckerberg #ContentModerationMark Zuckerberg is eliminating content moderators and shifting towards a community-driven approach similar to Elon Musk's for regulating speech on Meta platforms, aligning with political motives. The decision signals a shift towards more polarized online discourse and reduced fact-checking. read more