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Twitter's former head of Trust & Safety, Yoel Roth, joins Tinder owner Match Group

TechCrunch · 1y ago

Twitter's former head of Trust & Safety, Yoel Roth, joins Tinder owner Match Group

Yoel Roth, former head of trust and safety at Twitter, has joined Match Group as the Vice President of Trust and Safety. Roth, who faced harassment and threats during his time at Twitter, brings his expertise to the parent company of popular dating apps like Tinder and Hinge. He aims to enhance the safety features of these apps and combat issues like scams and fraud. Roth believes app stores should also take responsibility for protecting users, a stance similar to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg's. Match Group aims to address concerns and make online dating a safer experience.

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Twitter’s Former Trust and Safety Chief Is Trying to Clean Up Your Dating Apps

Wired · 1y ago

Twitter’s Former Trust and Safety Chief Is Trying to Clean Up Your Dating Apps

Yoel Roth, former head of trust and safety at Twitter, has taken on a new role as the head of trust and safety at Match Group. Match Group is the parent company of popular dating apps like Tinder, Match, and Hinge. In his new position, Roth will be responsible for developing policies, implementing safety features, and protecting users from scams and fraud on the dating apps. He also aims to work with law enforcement and prioritize the safety of marginalized groups and underage users. Roth sees his role as a collective effort within the industry to address risks and improve user experience.

Jack Dorsey gave his parents a security detail after Twitter banned Trump

Business Insider

Business Insider · 1y ago

Jack Dorsey gave his parents a security detail after Twitter banned Trump

According to a book on Twitter's founding and evolution, Twitter cofounder Jack Dorsey's parents faced security threats after the company banned Donald Trump from the platform. The book, titled "Battle for the Bird," states that security was provided outside Dorsey's parents' house in St. Louis due to threats they received. Dorsey himself reflected on the decision and its impact on Twitter's long-term future following the ban. In addition to Dorsey's family, others associated with Twitter, including former head of trust and safety Yoel Roth, have also faced security concerns. Elon Musk, who later reinstated Trump's account, has expressed safety concerns since taking over the company.

Twitter's former head of safety posed as a child in sting operations to help catch potential pedophiles before joining the company

Business Insider

Business Insider · 1y ago

Twitter's former head of safety posed as a child in sting operations to help catch potential pedophiles before joining the company

Del Harvey, former head of Twitter's trust and safety team, spent years catching online predators before joining the company. She worked at a nonprofit that conducted sting operations posing as children to catch potential pedophiles. Harvey, who used an alias to protect her identity, made content moderation decisions at Twitter for 13 years before leaving in 2021. Since then, Twitter's trust and safety team has been significantly reduced under Elon Musk's ownership. Harvey acknowledged the presence of active extremist groups on the platform but noted its usefulness for certain individuals.

Bluesky snags former Twitter/X Trust & Safety exec cut by Musk

TechCrunch · 1y ago

Bluesky snags former Twitter/X Trust & Safety exec cut by Musk

Former Twitter leader, Aaron Rodericks, has been appointed as the new head of Trust and Safety for decentralized social network Bluesky. Rodericks, who co-led Twitter's Trust and Safety team, became the target of a right-wing campaign on X when he announced plans to hire more staff for election integrity. Bluesky's decision to hire Rodericks suggests a commitment to prioritizing trust and safety on the platform. The network has faced criticism over its moderation policies, particularly in relation to protecting marginalized communities. Rodericks will lead the moderation team and work to establish clear guidelines for healthy online conversations.

Bumble cuts ~350 employees as dating apps face a reckoning

TechCrunch · 1y ago

Bumble cuts ~350 employees as dating apps face a reckoning

Bumble, the online dating platform, has reported weak Q4 2023 results, with a net loss of $32 million and $273.6 million in revenue. This comes alongside a disappointing Q1 2024 forecast, leading to a 10% drop in Bumble's stock. As a result, Bumble is making significant changes, including a workforce reduction of 37% and an app overhaul to stimulate growth. The company plans to focus on AI, enhanced safety measures, and features targeting younger audiences. Bumble faces stiff competition from Match Group, owner of Tinder, Hinge, and Match, as they aggressively target Gen Z users.

Alphabet, Tinder-owner Match settle Google Play antitrust claims before US trial

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Alphabet, Tinder-owner Match settle Google Play antitrust claims before US trial

Google has settled with Match Group, the owner of dating app Tinder, in a claim that it monopolized Android app distribution through its Play Store. Epic Games is now the sole plaintiff in the antitrust trial against Google, set to begin on November 6th. Match Group has stated that it reached a partnership agreement with Google, while Epic Games will proceed to trial against Google alone. Both Epic Games and Match Group accused Google of unlawfully maintaining a monopoly in the distribution of Android apps.

Twitter’s former head of trust and safety breaks her silence

Wired · 1y ago

Twitter’s former head of trust and safety breaks her silence

Del Harvey, former head of Twitter's trust and safety team, breaks her two-year silence, revealing her decision-making process behind content moderation. Known for her pseudonym @delbius, Harvey discusses the challenges of handling sensitive situations and the weight of the responsibility, highlighting the difficulty of making decisions that may not be popular and the potential life-and-death consequences. After leaving Twitter, Harvey is now involved in children's theater productions while maintaining a low profile.

Twitter gave Elon Musk the @e handle after becoming its biggest shareholder, book says — but he doesn't seem to use it

Business Insider

Business Insider · 1y ago

Twitter gave Elon Musk the @e handle after becoming its biggest shareholder, book says — but he doesn't seem to use it

According to a new book by Zoë Schiffer, Twitter's trust and safety head was asked to transfer ownership of the @e handle to Elon Musk in April 2022. Musk had become the company's biggest shareholder and publicly disclosed owning a 9.1% stake. Single-letter usernames like @e are valuable and often traded on black market forums for around $50,000. Although transferring account handles is uncommon, the @e account's owner was suspended, leading to the decision to give it to Musk. However, he hasn't appeared to engage with the account. Musk also reportedly has another account under his son's name.

Tinder parent Match to cut 6% jobs as activist investors seek changes

Economic Times

Economic Times · 11m ago

Tinder parent Match to cut 6% jobs as activist investors seek changes

Match Group, the parent company of Tinder, has announced plans to lay off 6% of its staff and discontinue live-streaming services on its dating apps. This decision comes as activist investors push for changes within the company. Despite facing a post-pandemic slowdown in growth, Match Group beat Wall Street estimates for second-quarter revenue, with Tinder experiencing a smaller decline in paying users compared to the previous quarter. However, paying Tinder users still declined by 8%, and the company expects third-quarter revenue to be slightly lower than estimates. Activist investors have been urging Match Group to explore a sale if it fails to revitalize its business.

Tinder CEO to step down in July | TechCrunch

TechCrunch · 1m ago

Tinder CEO to step down in July | TechCrunch

Faye Iosotaluno, CEO of Tinder, announced her resignation effective July, after less than a year in the role and nearly eight years at the company. She expressed pride in her team and shared ambitions to support future women leaders. Match Group CEO Spencer Rascoff will temporarily lead Tinder amid efforts to boost growth, following recent staff reductions. Match Group aims to streamline operations as it navigates the evolving consumer tech landscape.

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