Overview
Explore the complex world of online content moderation in this 55-minute SXSW 2021 panel discussion. Delve into the nuanced policies and practices of tech companies as they navigate the challenges of moderating content at scale. Learn from experts representing Twitter, Patreon, the Facebook Oversight Board, and Techdirt as they discuss innovative approaches beyond simple take-down or leave-up decisions. Gain insights into how companies communicate these decisions, the future of content moderation, and the impact of global events on online communication. Examine topics such as misinformation, dangerous individuals and organizations policies, technological innovations, oversight processes, and potential regulatory solutions. Understand the complexities of balancing free speech with user safety in the digital age.
Syllabus
Intro
What is Patreon
How does Twitter think about content moderation
The Facebook Oversight Board
What is the larger decisionmaking process
What do you do about misinformation
Facebooks dangerous individuals and organizations policy
Using technology to innovate
Oversight Board Case
Policymakers
Regulation
Realistic Solutions
Solutions
Final Thoughts
Outro
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