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Patreon is taking Reddit’s approach to content moderation
The Verge
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1y ago
Medial
Creators on Patreon will now be able to assign community members as moderators, similar to Reddit, as the platform expands its product offering. This update allows creators to distribute the work of moderating their community to their liking. Additionally, Patreon is expanding its community chat room feature, making it available on the web and testing the ability for unpaid Patrons to participate. These changes come as Patreon continues to expand ways for fans to interact with creators.
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Reddit’s UK users must now prove they’re 18 to view adult content
Arstechnica
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24d ago
Medial
To comply with the UK's Online Safety Act, Reddit is now verifying the ages of UK users wishing to access mature content. Partnering with Persona, age verification is done via a selfie or photo of government ID, with Reddit not having access to the photos. The act aims to protect children from unsuitable online content while allowing adults access to legal material. Reddit's approach includes global options for users to optimize content and ads.
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OpenAI proposes a new way to use GPT-4 for content moderation, easing human workload
Startup News FYI
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1y ago
Medial
OpenAI has introduced a method to leverage its advanced AI model, GPT-4, for content moderation, aiming to lessen the workload on human moderation teams. The approach, outlined in a recent OpenAI blog post, involves prompting GPT-4 with a specific policy guiding its moderation decisions. This includes creating a test dataset of content examples that may or may not violate the policy.
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The AltStore, an alternative app store coming to the EU, will offer Patreon-backed apps
TechCrunch
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1y ago
Medial
The AltStore, an alternative app store, is set to launch an updated version of its marketplace in the EU. Taking advantage of Apple's new APIs and frameworks designed to comply with EU regulations, the AltStore plans to support Patreon-backed apps and offer developers a unique business model for monetizing their apps directly through a custom Patreon integration. It aims to provide a simpler, more user-friendly experience compared to the current version and hopes to distribute other developers' apps once it is properly launched. The launch is pending final approval from Apple.
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Mark Zuckerberg on Joe Rogan podcast: Most companies need more ‘masculine energy’
Economic Times
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6m ago
Medial
Mark Zuckerberg, during a conversation with Joe Rogan, emphasized the need for more "masculine energy" within corporate cultures while supporting women's success. This discussion occurred amidst Meta's policy changes, including leniency on content moderation and halting diversity efforts. Zuckerberg criticized the Biden administration's approach to content moderation during the pandemic and expressed optimism about Trump's political return. Meanwhile, Biden criticized Meta’s policy changes, highlighting the importance of truthfulness in American values.
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All you need to know about YouTube's approach to responsible AI innovation
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
YouTube's approach to responsible AI innovation is incorporating AI technology to detect and manage content that violates its policies, such as hate speech and misinformation. The company is investing in AI research and machine learning to improve content moderation and provide a safer and more responsible platform for its users. YouTube aims to strike a balance between protecting users and preserving open expression on its platform.
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Reddit’s IPO Fever Is Rising High
StartupTalky
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1y ago
Medial
Reddit, launched in 2005, is an online community and message board with over 100,000 distinct communities called subreddits. Known for its anonymity and openness, Reddit ranks as the seventh most popular social networking platform and the sixteenth most viewed website globally. Its IPO is oversubscribed, indicating a strong likelihood of achieving its $6.5 billion valuation target. Despite being a prominent platform, Reddit has not been as successful in monetizing its business like its contemporaries. Nevertheless, it plans to sell content rights to train AI models, with a recent agreement with Google valued at $60 million per year.
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Elon Musk's SpaceX to sell insider shares at $97 each in tender offer
Livemint
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1y ago
Medial
Elon Musk's SpaceX plans to offer insider shares at $97 apiece in a tender offer, increasing its value to nearly $180 billion. This surge comes after initially discussing a tender offer at $95/share. Meanwhile, Musk's X (formerly Twitter) is projected to bring in about $2.5 billion in advertising revenue in 2023, a significant decline from previous years. Advertisers have raised concerns about X's content moderation approach, particularly regarding content that amplifies extremist views.
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Meta to replace human content moderators with AI tools
YourStory
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2m ago
Medial
Meta plans to restructure content moderation by replacing many human moderators with AI tools to cut costs. While AI can manage more content quickly, it may lack the nuance needed for complex moderation, potentially leading to errors. This shift raises ethical concerns about labor, transparency, and accountability. As similar trends emerge in other tech companies, regulatory scrutiny on content management practices is likely to increase, especially regarding AI's role in moderation.
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TikTok Layoffs | ByteDance cuts hundreds of jobs globally as platform shifts to AI moderation: Report
Livemint
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10m ago
Medial
- TikTok's parent company, ByteDance, has reportedly laid off hundreds of employees worldwide as the platform transitions towards AI moderation. - This move is aimed at improving content moderation on the platform and comes amidst increased scrutiny from regulators and concerns over user safety. - ByteDance's decision to implement AI moderation is expected to streamline operations and reduce reliance on human moderators. - The layoffs are part of ByteDance's broader restructuring efforts to adapt to changing market dynamics and ensure long-term sustainability. - The company's focus on AI moderation highlights the growing importance of technology in addressing content moderation challenges faced by social media platforms.
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TikTok lays off hundreds, intensifies focus on AI for moderation
Livemint
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10m ago
Medial
- TikTok is laying off hundreds of employees worldwide, including a significant number in Malaysia, to enhance content moderation through AI. - Fewer than 500 employees in Malaysia are affected by the layoffs, primarily from the content moderation teams. - TikTok aims to strengthen its moderation model by investing $2 billion globally in trust and safety initiatives, with 80% of content violations currently being removed through AI systems. - The layoffs come as TikTok faces increased scrutiny in Malaysia due to stricter regulations and a surge in harmful online content. - ByteDance, TikTok's parent company, is reassessing regional operations and may consider further retrenchments globally in the future.
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