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X Corp. has slashed 30% of trust and safety staff, Australian online safety watchdog says
Economic Times
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1y ago
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According to the Australian online safety watchdog, X Corp has reportedly cut 30% of its trust and safety staff. This move raises concerns about the company's ability to effectively address and mitigate harmful content on its platform. The company's decision comes amid increasing scrutiny and pressure on tech companies to ensure user safety and curb the spread of harmful content online.
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Elon Musk's X launches court fight with Australian watchdog
Economic Times
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1y ago
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Elon Musk's social media platform, X, is being taken to court by Australia's online safety watchdog over its failure to address the issue of combating child sexual abuse content. The eSafety commissioner had fined X for not responding to inquiries about its measures against the content, which the company failed to pay. X has now lodged proceedings seeking a judicial review of the eSafety commissioner's decisions. The company has drawn criticism for a decrease in proactive detection of child sexual exploitation since Musk's takeover. This is not the first time X or Musk have faced scrutiny from the Australian watchdog.
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Bluesky snags former Twitter/X Trust & Safety exec cut by Musk
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1y ago
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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.
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Irish watchdog threatens Elon Musk's X over adult content controls - The Economic Times
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15d ago
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Ireland's media watchdog has warned Elon Musk's social network, X (formerly Twitter), to implement measures restricting children's access to adult content by Friday or face penalties. Acting on behalf of the EU, the regulator emphasizes compliance with an Online Safety Code that mandates age assurance for platforms allowing pornography. X has yet to meet the stipulated requirements and risks significant financial fines if non-compliance continues. The watchdog is also reviewing other platforms for compliance.
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Australia tells dating apps Tinder, Bumble and Hinge to improve safety standards or face regulation
Economic Times
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1y ago
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The Australian government has warned popular dating apps like Tinder, Bumble, and Hinge to improve safety standards or face regulation. This comes as research shows that three in four Australian users experience some form of sexual violence on these platforms. Communications Minister Michelle Rowland has given these companies until June 30 to develop a voluntary code of conduct addressing user safety concerns. If the standards are not adequately improved, the government will use legislation to enforce changes. The move aims to balance innovation while addressing the harms associated with online dating.
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Turbulence, controversies dog Elon Musk's first year as X owner
Economic Times
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1y ago
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Elon Musk's acquisition of Twitter, now X, for $44 billion a year ago has been marked by controversies. Musk laid off over 80% of Twitter staff, including the Indian-origin CEO Parag Agrawal, and dissolved the trust and safety council. Twitter saw a surge in anti-semitic tweets since Musk took charge, and the European Commission has initiated an investigation into X over the spread of illegal content and disinformation. Verified users with Blue badges were found responsible for spreading most misinformation about the Israel-Hamas conflict on X. X has also dropped in global rankings, losing over half a billion user visits.
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Australia rejects Elon Musk's claim that it plans to control access to internet
Economic Times
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8m ago
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Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers rejected Elon Musk's claim that the government planned to control internet access for all Australians. The government recently introduced legislation that would fine social media platforms, including Elon Musk's company X Corp, if they allow children under 16 to have social media accounts. Chalmers stated that Musk's criticism was not surprising and that their priority was to protect children online. The legislation could be passed as early as next week, and Musk suggested it was a way to control internet access. The ongoing tension between the Australian government and Musk involves regulators' efforts to mitigate public harm caused by social media.
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Anti-terror tech group worried Elon Musk's X membership threatens its credibility: reports
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12m ago
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The Global Internet Forum to Counter Terrorism (GIFCT), an anti-terrorism organization in the tech industry, is concerned about content on Elon Musk's X platform posted by Palestinian militant group Hamas. The GIFCT members are worried that X's membership and position on its board undermine the credibility of the organization. X (formerly Twitter) has been identified as the easiest social media platform to find Hamas videos, according to the Community Security Trust. The GIFCT has expressed concern over online trust and safety, specifically directed at X, in its annual report. The GIFCT was created in 2017 and includes major social media platforms like Facebook, Microsoft, Twitter, and YouTube.
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UK's online safety law is putting free speech at risk, X says - The Economic Times
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6d ago
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Social media platform X criticized the UK's Online Safety Act, claiming it threatens free speech through excessive regulation. Intended to protect children and remove illegal content, the Act faces backlash for encouraging over-censorship. X demands significant changes to balance safety and liberty. Despite compliance, platforms face tight deadlines and enforcement threats. Critics argue the law's broad implementation risks legal content censorship, while the UK government insists it protects free expression along with child safety.
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Australian court upholds order for Musk's X to pay $418,000 fine over anti-child abuse probe
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10m ago
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- Australian court upholds order for Elon Musk's X to pay a fine of A$610,500 for failure to cooperate with a regulator's request - X challenged the fine but the Federal Court of Australia ruled it was obligated to respond to a notice from the eSafety Commissioner - X argued it was not bound to respond because it was folded into a new Musk-controlled corporate entity - Accepting X Corp's argument could have set a concerning precedent for foreign companies avoiding regulatory obligations in Australia - eSafety has begun civil proceedings against X due to noncompliance - This is not the first conflict between Musk and the Australian internet safety regulator. Earlier this year, eSafety ordered X to remove posts, prompting a court battle.
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X is hiring staff for security and safety after two years of layoffs
TechCrunch
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11m ago
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Elon Musk's social media company, X, is now hiring new employees to moderate content and improve platform security, according to official job listings. This comes after significant layoffs in X's trust, safety, and security teams. The current job openings include positions in safety and cybersecurity, ranging from directors to engineers. These hires indicate a push to strengthen X's safety team, following the announcement of a new Trust and Safety center in Austin, Texas. Additionally, X has faced challenges in content moderation and cybersecurity, leading to controversies such as a ban in Brazil and accusations of spreading misinformation.
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