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Regulating Chinese platforms, T&S software market prediction and Roth joins Match Group

The passing of the TikTok ban bill in the US House of Representatives highlights the intersection of content moderation and politics. The designation of Chinese online shopping platform Shein as a Very Large Online Platform (VLOP) under the Digital Services Act (DSA) showcases the reach of platform regulation beyond social media. A report predicts significant growth in the market for trust and safety software due to regulation and AI advancements. Match Group hires Yoel Roth, formerly from Twitter, as part of its trust and safety team. The Duchess of Sussex criticizes social media platforms for not doing enough to combat online abuse at SXSW. Research shows that men are the primary perpetrators of online hate.

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T&S is how platforms put values into action

Platforms need to be more explicit about their values when explaining their Trust & Safety policies and enforcement. By doing so, they can help users determine if the platform aligns with their own values. Trust & Safety is about putting company values into action, and content moderation is just one part of the strategy. Platforms must balance values like privacy, safety, and self-expression, and these decisions shape the platform and its user base. Platforms should communicate their values, explain how they reinforce them, and allow users to decide if it's a space that aligns with their values.

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Investigating algorithmic moderation, Turkey turns on platforms and art vs moderation

There will be a new podcast called "Ctrl-Alt Speech" that focuses on content moderation and internet regulation, hosted by Ben Whitelaw and Mike Masnick. The annual conference "All Things in Moderation" is also mentioned, which is aimed at moderators, community managers, and researchers. Additionally, the text discusses the pressure on social media platforms in Turkey to take down critical content ahead of municipal elections and the calls for policy changes at AI companies to make safety research easier. The investigation into algorithmic suppression of Palestinian speech on Instagram and the role of dating apps in tourist robberies and deaths are also mentioned. Finally, the text touches on the challenges faced by artists and content moderation's impact on their artistic freedom.

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