When we read about yet another shooting linked to online hate, or another violent network spreading across social media, the common refrain is that “social media platforms must do more.” Indeed, my ...

"Sociable" is the latest commentary on important social media developments and trends from industry expert Andrew Hutchinson of Social Media Today. Will Meta’s decision this week to loosen its ...

The rules for dealing with violent and disturbing images often require moderators to ask whether they are 'newsworthy' or 'raise awareness.' There is no doubt that it takes a huge effort to moderate ...

“In a recent talk with the Atlantic Council, a member of Meta’s independent Oversight Board gave new details about the weeks immediately following the October 7 attacks. As part of its arrangement ...

A US Supreme Court hearing that challenges the liability shield protecting Big Tech companies like YouTube and Facebook could “upend the internet” and cause it to descend into a “litigation minefield” ...

The watchdog said that Meta’s "cross-check" systems on Facebook and Instagram gave celebrities and businesses more leeway in posting unmoderated content. Reading time 3 minutes On Tuesday, Meta’s ...

Automated moderation on social media is blocking Arabic sexual and reproductive health content, leaving activists scrambling to keep vital information accessible. In early 2025, Instagram and TikTok ...

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President Joe Biden’s October 30 executive order on artificial intelligence is very broad and focuses a lot on safety but very little on freedom. It includes clauses on protecting personal privacy and ...

Professor of international and public affairs at Columbia University When we read about yet another shooting linked to online hate, or another violent network spreading across social media, the common ...