Automated trust-and-safety at scale: classifiers, deepfake detection and policy enforcement.
266 articles
ByteDance has registered copyrights for several viral internet meme characters, sparking public debate over corporate 'cyber-land grabbing'. This move highlights the growing tension between platform control and user-generated content.
cnBeta (Full RSS) · 74d ago
Douyin Life Service has removed 18,000 fraudulent 'low-price travel' listings and penalized thousands of accounts for illegal solicitation in Q2. The platform is tightening enforcement against unauthorized travel services and deceptive marketing practices.
IT之家 · 85d ago
Wikipedia has indefinitely banned co-founder Larry Sanger from its volunteer editing community. The decision followed his proposal regarding intellectual diversity on the platform.
New York Times Technology · 86d ago
Sony is implementing stricter review policies on the PlayStation Store to remove low-quality 'shovelware' games, many of which utilize AI-generated assets to facilitate quick achievement farming.
IT之家 · 87d ago
The UK is under pressure to improve its enforcement against illegal gambling sites. Reports indicate that users can still easily access unlicensed online casinos despite recent crackdowns.
Bloomberg Technology · 94d ago
Qobuz is positioning itself as an anti-Spotify alternative by emphasizing a human-centric approach to music curation. The platform explicitly enforces a no-AI content policy to prioritize authentic artist contributions and higher royalty payouts.
Wired · 95d ago
GOG issued an apology after a newsletter promoting the game The End of the Sun included symbols associated with the Nazi SS. The company cited a series of errors, including miscommunication with QA teams and font rendering issues, as the cause.
The Verge · 105d ago
Meta is rolling out new content filtering settings for teen accounts across Instagram, Facebook, and Messenger. The feature uses criteria inspired by movie ratings to ensure age-appropriate content is displayed by default.
Meta Newsroom · 109d ago
The UK advertising watchdog has banned Instagram betting ads featuring top footballers Harry Kane and Erling Haaland. The decision stems from concerns that these advertisements have a strong appeal to individuals under the age of 18.
BBC Technology · 116d ago
X is implementing measures to reduce payouts for repost accounts that farm stolen viral content. The platform aims to shift engagement credit back to original content creators.
Digital Trends · 118d ago
Kickstarter has decided to revert to its previous mature content guidelines following significant criticism from its creator community. The platform had introduced new rules last week that were met with immediate pushback.
Engadget · 123d ago
Automotive blogger 'Long Ge Jiang Dian Che' has publicly apologized to BYD and paid 2 million RMB in damages. The court ruled that the blogger engaged in unfair competition and commercial defamation against the company.
cnBeta (Full RSS) · 125d ago
Commercial child sexual abuse websites doubled to 15,031 in 2025 from 7,028 in 2024, per IWF data—a 114% rise. Criminal gangs are reaping huge profits from online exploitation.
The Guardian Technology · 149d ago
The Philippine government has asked Meta Platforms, parent of Facebook, to implement measures against 'false and panic-inducing content'. It warned of legal action if Meta fails to act swiftly.
Bloomberg Technology · 161d ago
Meta agreed with the Motion Picture Association (MPA) to substantially reduce references to PG-13 ratings when describing Instagram's teen account guidelines. The 13+ content restrictions on nudity, sexual content, and suggestive poses remain unchanged.
The Verge · 172d ago
WeChat public accounts face criticism for machine-only moderation, algorithm-driven feeds reducing visibility, and lack of human support, pushing creators toward AI-generated content. This erodes deep social connections unique to WeChat.
虎嗅 · 176d ago
Meta's Oversight Board released a policy opinion stating that the 'Community Notes' feature cannot effectively replace the company's global fact-checking program. This quasi-independent body oversees Meta's content moderation practices.
cnBeta (Full RSS) · 176d ago
The European Union has opened an investigation into Snap Inc.'s Snapchat social network. It has also escalated probes into several pornography platforms.
Bloomberg Technology · 177d ago
Apple's iOS 26.4 requires UK users to verify they are over 18 via ID scan or credit card to access certain services. Unverified users automatically get child safety protections, including adult content blocking and nudity blurring in messages.
The Verge · 178d ago
Apple requires UK iCloud users to verify age (18+) via credit card or ID for certain services. Unverified or minors auto-enable Web Content Filter and Communication Safety for web restrictions and nudity detection.
Engadget · 178d ago
Toutiao issued its 2025 platform governance whitepaper on March 18, covering fraud, violence, bots, rumors, and low-quality AI content. It sent 300k+ fraud risk alerts, removed 3.6B harassment comments, and activated one-click protection for 700k accounts.
36氪 · 185d ago
Instagram will notify parents if teens repeatedly search for suicide or self-harm terms. The feature requires users to opt in for notifications.
New York Times Technology · 204d ago
Instagram will notify parents when supervised teens repeatedly search for suicide or self-harm terms. The feature rolls out next week in US, UK, Australia, and Canada for opt-in accounts, with global expansion planned.
The Verge · 205d ago
Instagram will notify parents if teens repeatedly search suicide or self-harm terms in a short period. Parents receive optional resources for discussions.
Engadget · 205d ago
Reddit emphasizes value of human-generated content amid rising AI flood online. Platform positions authentic contributions as key strength.
BBC Technology · 215d ago
UK PM Keir Starmer will announce expanded online safety rules for AI chatbots following a scandal with Elon Musk's Grok tool. Makers face massive fines or service blocks for illegal content risking children.
The Guardian Technology · 216d ago