During today’s Senate Judiciary Committee hearing focused on kids’ online safety, X CEO Linda Yaccarino downplayed the social network’s reach among younger users, when she noted that less […]
Elon Musk’s X comes out in favor of pro-censorship law
Appearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee, X CEO Linda Yaccarino spoke out in support of a law that critics deem pro-censorship.
The Taylor Swift deepfake debacle was frustratingly preventable
You know you’ve screwed up when you’ve simultaneously angered the White House, the TIME Person of the Year, and pop culture’s most rabid fanbase. That’s what happened last […]
Ahead of Congressional hearing on child safety, X announces plans to hire 100 moderators in Austin
X, formerly Twitter, is trying to placate lawmakers about the app’s safety measures ahead of a Big Tech Congressional hearing on Wednesday, which will focus on how companies […]
X hiring content moderators for a new ‘Trust and Safety’ center in Austin
According to a report from Bloomberg, X, formerly known as Twitter, is hiring a new team of content moderators. Here are the details.
Bluesky CEO confronts content moderation in the fediverse
The panel on stage at the Knight Foundation’s Informed event is Elon Musk’s nightmare blunt rotation: Techdirt editor Mike Masnick, Twitter’s former safety lead Yoel Roth, and Bluesky […]
Pornhub will require proof of consent from all performers
Pornhub is updating its verification requirements for models and co-performers.
Why are people leaving Substack?
Popular self-publishers are leaving Substack in 2024, citing the platform’s poor content moderation policies, confusing advertising decisions, and an overall shift in the site’s end goal.