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Introduction: Combatting fake dating images to protect your platform With growing number of user concerns highlighting fake dating images to mislead users, dating platforms are facing a growing challenge. These pictures are not only a threat to dating platform's integrity but it also erodes user trusts and exposes companies to reputational and compliance risks. In…

What can we learn from TikTok Statements of Reasons? Body shaming, hypersexualisation, the spread of fake news and misinformation, and the glorification of violence are a high risk on any kind of Social Network. TikTok is one of the fastest growing between 2020 and 2023 and has million of content uploaded everyday on its platform.…

Introduction In today’s digital landscape, trust, and safety are paramount concerns for online businesses, particularly those dealing with user-generated content. Trust and Safety regulations are designed to safeguard users, ensure transparency, and foster a secure online environment. These regulations are crucial for maintaining user confidence and protecting against online threats. In addition, as global concerns…

In 10 minutes, you’ll learn how to use ChatGPT for content moderation across spam and hate speech. Who is this for? If you are in a technical role, and work at a company that has user generated content (UGC) then read on. We will show you how you can easily create content moderation models to…

Have you seen an increase in fake profiles on your platform? Are you concerned about it becoming a wild west? In this article, we’ll dive into how to protect users from encountering bad actors and create a safer environment for your customers. An Introduction to the Issue Dating apps have transformed the way people interact…

We’ve been busy updating and adding new features to our Trust & Safety platform. Check out some of the latest release announcements from Checkstep! Improved Abilities to Live Update your Trust & Safety workflows Trust and Safety operations are always evolving and new forms of violating content pop up in new ways. It’s critical that…

Content moderation is one of the major aspect of managing online platforms and communities. It englobes the review, filtering, and approval or removal of user-generated content to maintain a safe and engaging environment. In this article, we'll provide you with a comprehensive glossary to understand the key concepts, as well as its definition, challenges and…

Decentralised Autonomous Organizations (DAOs) are a quite recent organisational structure enabled by blockchain technology. They represent a complete structural shift in how groups organise and make decisions, leveraging decentralised networks and smart contracts to facilitate collective governance and decision-making without a centralised authority. The concept of DAOs emerged in 2016 with the launch of "The…

🚀 We launched our first Very Large Online Platform (VLOP) with automated reporting to the EU Transparency Database. We’ve now enabled these features for all Checkstep customers for seamless transparency reporting to the EU. This feature is part of Checkstep’s mission to make transparency and regulatory compliance easy for any Trust and Safety team. What…

A Trust and Safety leader plays a crucial role in ensuring the safety and security of a platform or community. Here are 17 important questions that a Trust and Safety leader should be able to answer.  What are the key goals and objectives of the Trust and Safety team? The key goals of the Trust…