The next era of moderation will be verified
Verification goes beyond the "blue checkmark," and the urgency to implement verification is bigger than just stopping the spread of questionable content. It can also help companies ensure they’re staying on the right side of the law......»»
Assembly AI offers AI-as-a-service API to ease model development
Offered as an AI-as-a-service model, Assembly AI's latest APIs can perform various tasks ranging from summarization and content moderation to topic detection. Offered as an AI-as-a-service model, Assembly AI's latest APIs can perform various task.....»»
Experimental verification on steering flight of honeybee by electrical stimulation
A research paper by scientists at the Beijing Institute of Technology verified the steering control effect in a honeybee by applying electrical stimulation on the unilateral optic lobe......»»
International researchers confirm museum shrunken head as human remains
Researchers from Western University have verified the authenticity of a South American tsantsa (shrunken head) as human remains, an important step in the global effort toward decolonization and preserving and understanding Indigenous history......»»
YouTube flags horror video as “for kids,” won’t let creator change rating [Updated]
Found-footage horror channel Local58TV isn't for kids, but YouTube disagrees. Enlarge / YouTube thinks the dark and creepy "Local58TV" series is for kids. (credit: Local58TV) Google's wonderful content moderation bots are at.....»»
YouTube flags horror video as “for kids,” won’t let creator change rating
Found-footage horror channel Local58TV isn't for kids, but YouTube disagrees. Enlarge / YouTube thinks the dark and creepy "Local58TV" series is for kids. (credit: Local58TV) Google's wonderful content moderation bots are at.....»»
The newest content moderation minefield for tech platforms: abortion posts
In the wake of the Supreme Court's controversial decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, people have flooded social media platforms with information about how to access in-person or medication abortions to help those in states that have outlawed the proced.....»»
Microsoft will start banning players from all private Minecraft servers
New moderation tools will let players be permanently "banned from online play." Enlarge / Players that Microsoft bans from Minecraft will soon also be prevented from joining private servers like this one. (credit: Tynker) Sinc.....»»
Mitek Verified Identity Platform protects customers against identity theft
As consumers transact more business online than ever, identity verification has become essential to safe digital access. Now Mitek is making it possible for companies to protect customers’ digital experiences from the moment they open an account th.....»»
Apple to support verified brand logos in Mail anti-spam feature
From iOS 16, iPadOS 16 and macOS Ventura, Apple Mail will support showing a company's official logo to indicate the email is legitimately from that verified firm.As iOS 16 got its second beta release for developers, an unannounced feature has been sp.....»»
Discord’s new content moderation tool will automatically block words and phrases
Discord just released an automated content moderation tool to help manage abusive content in its communities......»»
Pre-ordered a Steam Deck? Here are the first Deck Verified games you should play
The Steam Deck may be a few months old, but many buyers are still waiting on a unit. Here are the first Deck Verified games to play when yours shows up......»»
Another report corroborates that only iPhone 14 Pro models will get new A16 chip
Earlier this year, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo first reported that some iPhone 14 models might be introduced with the current A15 Bionic chip – a rumor that was later independently verified by 9to5Mac. Now a report from TrendForce corroborates these rumo.....»»
Supreme Court temporarily blocks Texas"s social media moderation law
Supreme Court temporarily blocks Texas"s social media moderation law.....»»
Sorry, Texas: Supreme Court blocks law banning “censorship” on social media
5-4 ruling halts law that bans social media moderation based on "viewpoint." Enlarge / US and Texas flags flying outside the Texas State Capitol building in Austin. (credit: Getty Images | PA Thompson) The US Supreme Court on.....»»
Federal appeals court rules for social media companies in battle over content moderation
Key parts of a Florida law restricting social media platforms' ability to moderate content likely violate the First Amendment, a federal appeals court ruled Monday, in a victory for the tech industry amid a wider battle over digital speech......»»
Researchers detect a novel binding mechanism between small and gigantic particles
Researchers at the 5th Physical Institute of the University of Stuttgart have verified a novel binding mechanism forming a molecule between a tiny charged particle and a gigantic (in molecular terms) Rydberg atom. The scientists observed the molecule.....»»
“Radical” ruling lets Texas ban social media moderation based on “viewpoint”
5th Circuit reinstates Texas law that was previously found to violate 1st Amendment. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | PA Thompson) A federal appeals court has reinstated a Texas state law that bans "censorship" on social media.....»»
UK MPs invite Musk to be quizzed on Twitter plans
It comes amid concerns about the billionaire's plans to relax content moderation rules on the platform......»»
How to get verified on TikTok
You can't actually request to be verified on TikTok; it has to be given to you. Here are a few tips on how to make your TikTok account blue-check worthy......»»
Brands should force Twitter to uphold content policies under Musk, advocacy groups say
Some of the nation's biggest brands including Coca-Cola, Disney and Kraft are facing calls to boycott Twitter if the company's soon-to-be owner, billionaire Elon Musk, rolls back content moderation policies limiting hate speech and election misinform.....»»