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......»»
Is frying food possible in space?
The food we eat determines how we feel, and nothing beats a good fry-up, although in moderation of course. As we prepare for missions to the moon and on to Mars, astronauts will be happy to hear from researchers that one staple comfort food is not ou.....»»
Twitter loses its top content moderation official at a key moment
Twitter has lost its top content moderation official just weeks before the company is set to undergo a regulatory stress test by European Union officials focused on its handling of user content, in the latest sign of turbulence at the company under o.....»»
"Verified" Twitter accounts share fake image of "explosion" near Pentagon, causing confusion
A fake image purporting to show an explosion near the Pentagon was shared by multiple verified Twitter accounts on Monday, causing confusion and leading to a brief dip in the stock market. Local officials later confirmed no such incident had occurred.....»»
Why Garry’s Mod recently decided “nazi glorification” crosses the line
Creator says being a parent has made his moderation attitudes "less black and white." Enlarge / A scene from a Garry's Mod server or a WWII documentary? Who can say, really? (credit: ModDB / Garry's Mod) In the realm of.....»»
OpenAI proposed license to regulate AI, Baidu urges self content moderation
As AI capabilities continue to advance, potentially disrupting most aspects of human life, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman proposed a licensing system requiring AI platforms to comply......»»
New Twitter CEO named, with likely moderation clashes ahead
As widely rumored, the new Twitter CEO has been named as former NBCUniversal advertising exec Linda Yaccarino. Platform owner Elon Musk was making good on a promise he made last year, to abide by the results of a poll telling him to resign as the co.....»»
Prove Identity partners with Visa to eliminate manual account registration
Prove Identity announced a new partnership with Visa to empower brands to increase secure loyalty account enrollment by eliminating manual account registration and pre-filling application forms with verified information. Visa clients will now have ac.....»»
Gmail is hopping onto the blue checkmark bandwagon
Google has announced that emails sent from verified users will now show a blue checkmark. Prior to Elon Musk taking over Twitter and turning the blue checkmark verification into a mess, one of the ways to identify people who say they are.....»»
Twitter shifts course, allowing governments to post automated weather alerts and transit updates "for free"
Twitter said Tuesday it will permit public institutions such as transit agencies and the National Weather Service to post large volumes of automated tweets for free, provided that the accounts doing so are "verified gov or publicly owned services.".....»»
This weird profile trick brings back blue checks for Twitter accounts – but not for long
In the latest chapter of Twitter strangeness, it’s surfaced that a tiny tweak to the profile description of legacy verified accounts will bring back the blue checkmark. Here’s how it works and what to expect if you give it a shot. more… The p.....»»
Twitter verified fake Disney account, claims dead celebs subscribe to Twitter Blue
Living celebs want everyone to know they didn't pay Elon for those checkmarks. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | NurPhoto) Twitter's big checkmark transition brought more of the chaos that has typified Elon Musk's run as o.....»»
Twitter checkmark chaos continues, with deceased celebrities and claims of fraud
Just when we thought the Twitter checkmark chaos was at an end, as Musk finally made good on his promise to remove them from legacy verified accounts, more U-turns have been made … more… The post Twitter checkmark chaos continues, with decease.....»»
Twitter gives fake Disney account verified status
The gold tick confirmation appeared despite the account holder saying he had not paid for it......»»
Bluesky gets moderation and other new features, but you still need an invitation
Bluesky is the new social network that came as another alternative to Twitter. Supported by Jack Dorsey, co-founder and former CEO of Twitter, it was launched as a “private beta” earlier this year. More recently, Bluesky has been updated with mu.....»»
Twitter U-turn on ‘government funded media’ label; Musk pays for checkmarks
A day after Elon Musk finally removed blue checkmarks from legacy verified accounts, some weeks after the original deadline, we’ve seen a Twitter U-turn on another of his changes: the “government-funded media” label applied to many media accou.....»»
Twitter Is Giving Some Celebrities A Blue Badge Even If They Refuse To Sign Up
As promised, Twitter is getting rid of verified badges. Some big-name users, however, have received them for free, with Musk covering the costs. As promised, Twitter.....»»
Twitter starts removing blue checkmarks from ‘legacy’ verified users
As promised and delayed multiple times, Twitter is now officially starting to remove blue checkmarks from “legacy” verified users. Twitter CEO Elon Musk has been a vocal critic of the legacy verification system, opting instead to issue verified.....»»
LinkedIn can now get users verified for free
Prove who you are on LinkedIn and get a verified badge for free - but not everyone can apply......»»
LinkedIn now allows you to verify your workplace
To combat the surge of fake LinkedIn accounts in recent years, Microsoft has introduced Entra Verified ID, a new feature that allows users to verify their workplace on the business-focused social media platform. Verified ID automates verification of.....»»
Meta already verified me to influence elections — so why do I have to pay for a checkmark?
If you have to prove who you are and where you live to run political advertising on Facebook and Instagram, paying for a blue checkmark makes even less sense......»»