Tag: Content Moderation
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Facebook under fire for slow action on posts praising Bondi beach massacre, anti-hate group says
Overview of the allegations A leading anti-hate organization has accused Facebook of slow and insufficient action after posts that celebrated the Bondi beach massacre appeared on the platform. The Community Security Trust (CST), a UK-based charity focused on preventing antisemitic and extremist acts, says the social media giant did not act promptly to remove or…
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Malaysia Moves to Auto-Register WhatsApp, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube Under New Licensing Framework from Jan 1
Overview: A New Regulatory Path for Global Social Platforms In a landmark move, Malaysia’s communications regulator has announced that major social media and messaging platforms—namely WhatsApp, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube—will be automatically registered under a national licensing framework beginning January 1. The shift aims to enhance user protection, content governance, and overall digital security by…
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Google Gemini 3: Detectable AI Images via SynthID Comes with a Major Catch
Gemini 3 expands AI image detection to everyone with SynthID Google is pushing its latest evolution in AI transparency by moving the SynthID detector—formerly in private beta—out to the public. The goal is straightforward: help users and platforms distinguish AI-generated imagery from real photographs using invisible watermarks. While the promise is appealing, a big caveat…
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TikTok Empowers Users to Reduce AI Content in Feeds
Overview: TikTok gives users power over AI content in feeds TikTok has announced a test phase that lets users dial down the amount of artificial intelligence–made content appearing in their For You feed. The platform, which recently disclosed that it hosts more than 1 billion AI-generated videos, is piloting controls designed to tailor what users…
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Ireland Regulator Opens Formal Probe into X Over Handling of User Reports
Regulator launches formal investigation into X’s handling of user reports The Irish regulatory body for media, Coimisiún na Meán, has announced a formal investigation into X, the social platform formerly known as Twitter, over concerns about how it handles content reported by users. The inquiry marks a significant step in Ireland’s evolving approach to online…
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Irish Regulator Opens Formal Probe Into X Over Handling of User Reports
Overview of the investigation Ireland’s media regulator, Coimisiún na Meán, has initiated a formal investigation into X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, over concerns about how it processes and responds to user reports. The inquiry focuses on whether X complies with the regulator’s content moderation obligations and the broader standards for safeguarding…
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Irish Regulator Probes X Over User Report Handling
Overview: A Regulatory Inquiry into Content Moderation The Irish media regulator, Coimisiún na Meán, has announced a formal investigation into the X platform (formerly known as Twitter) over concerns about how it handles user-reported content. The inquiry signals a growing attention from national authorities to how global platforms police speech and safety on digital services.…
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Social Media Obscene Posts Spark Govt Action: Sub-Committee to Study Controls
Rising concerns over obscene posts and misinformation on social media In today’s fast-paced digital environment, social media has become a central arena for political discourse, but it also hosts obscene posts and manipulated content that can distort public perception. On October 1, 2025, the coalition government issued orders to form a cabinet sub-committee of five…
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Obscene Posts on Social Media: Coalition Sets Up Panel to Tackle Political Content
The Rising Influence of Social Media in Politics In today’s information age, social media has become a dominant force shaping political narratives. Posts, threads, and videos on popular platforms spread rapidly, influencing opinions and potentially triggering real-world responses within hours. Against this backdrop, a troubling surge in obscene posts, doctored images and videos, and misleading…
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The Toxic Impact of TikTok on Youth: Commission Report Insights
The Rising Concerns Over TikTok’s Impact on Adolescents In recent years, TikTok has emerged as a dominant social media platform, particularly among younger audiences. However, growing evidence suggests that this popular app may be contributing to severe mental health issues among teens. A recent report by a commission investigating TikTok’s effects on the youth has…