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Checkstep interviews expert in online community building Todd Nilson leads transformational technology projects for major brands and organizations. He specializes in online communities, digital workplaces, social listening analysis, competitive intelligence, game thinking, employer branding, and virtual collaboration. Todd has managed teams and engagements with national and global consultancy firms specialized in online communities and the…

The Significance of designing for trust in the Digital World In today's digital landscape, building trust with users is essential for operating a business online. Trust is the foundation of successful user interactions and transactions, it is key to encouraging users to share personal information, make purchases, and interact with website content. Without trust, users…

The internet serves as a vast platform for the exchange of ideas, information, and opinions. However, this free exchange also brings challenges, including the need for content moderation to ensure that online spaces remain safe and respectful. As artificial intelligence (AI) increasingly plays a role in content moderation, it becomes essential to recognize the cultural…

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.…

This month’s expert is Checkstep’s CEO and Co-Founder Guillaume Bouchard. After exiting his previous company, Bloomsbury AI to Facebook, he’s on a mission to better prepare online platforms against all types of online harm. He has a PhD in applied mathematics and machine learning from INRIA, France. 12 years of scientific research experience at Xerox…

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…

With the exponential growth of user-generated content on various platforms, the task of ensuring a safe and compliant online environment has become increasingly complex. As we look toward the future, emerging technologies, particularly in the field of artificial intelligence (AI), are poised to revolutionize content moderation and usher in a new era of efficiency and…

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…

Early stage startup gets funding for R&D effort to develop advanced content moderation technology We’re thrilled to announce that Checkstep recently closed a $1.8m seed funding round to further develop our advanced AI product offering contextual content moderation. The round was carefully selected to be diverse, international, and with a significant added value to our business. Influential personalities…

As the internet becomes an integral part of our daily lives, companies must prioritize the safety and security of their users. This responsibility falls on trust and safety teams, whose primary goal is to protect users from fraud, abuse, and other harmful behavior.  Trust and Safety Teams Objectives  The Role of Trust and Safety Teams…