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Content moderation has become an essential aspect of managing online platforms and ensuring a safe user experience. Behind the scenes, content moderators play a crucial role in reviewing user-generated content, filtering out harmful or inappropriate materials, and upholding community guidelines. However, the task of content moderation is not without its challenges, as it exposes moderators…

Children are now growing up with technology as an integral part of their lives. With the increase of smartphones, tablets, and internet-connected devices, it is important for parents, educators, and technology companies to prioritize children's online safety. This shared responsibility requires collaboration, best practices, and strategies to create a secure and user-friendly virtual environment. By…

In the fast-paced and competitive world of online commerce, trust is the most important element in ensuring successful transactions, and customer evaluations hold a top spot in the ranking of factors that contribute to the development of brand reliability. They act as a kind of digital word-of-mouth, influencing consumers' choices to make purchases and moulding…

In the rapidly evolving digital landscape, user-generated content has become the lifeblood of online platforms, from social media giants to e-commerce websites. With the surge in content creation, content moderation has become a critical aspect of maintaining a safe and reputable online environment. As the volume of user-generated content continues to grow, manual content moderation…

As companies are grappling with the challenge of ensuring user safety and creating a welcoming environment: AI-powered content moderation has emerged as a powerful solution, revolutionizing the way organizations approach this task. In this article, we will explore the careers and opportunities that AI-powered content moderation presents, and how individuals and businesses can adapt to…

It was once unthinkable that social media would become an integral aspect of daily life, but here we are, relying on it for communication, information, entertainment, and even shaping our social interactions. It’s brought to our lives a whole new set of rules, and now that online duality is expected, the balance between safety and…

This month we were very happy to sit down with one of the brains behind Checkstep who is also a recognized talent among European academics. She is the co-head of research at Checkstep and also an associate professor at the University of Copenhagen. She currently holds a prestigious DFF Sapere Aude Research Leader fellowship on ‘Learning to…

In today's digital world, visual content plays a significant role in online platforms, ranging from social media to e-commerce websites. With the exponential growth of user-generated images, ensuring a safe and inclusive user experience has become a paramount concern for platform owners. However, image moderation poses unique challenges due to the sheer volume, diverse content,…

Social media platforms are experiencing exponential growth, with billions of users actively engaging in content creation and sharing. As the volume of user-generated content continues to rise, the challenge of content moderation becomes increasingly complex. To address this challenge, artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a powerful tool for automating the moderation process. However, user…

The Online Battlefield The online gaming community, once a haven for enthusiasts to connect and share their passion, has faced the growing challenge of toxic behaviour and harassment. Teenagers and young adults are still the main demographic of players, and as multiplayer games became more popular, so did instances of trolling, hate speech, and other…