What type of speech can we control, allow and amplify? Today’s episode was about content moderation in social media. The issues here are nuanced, but absolutely critical for our functioning society to get right.
We discuss various interlocking issues, including what type of feedback loops we are creating and what the historical precedents for building safe systems are.
Transcript: otter.ai/u/197TTpOUZd8p2Y6RzDGltLq13i4
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Rob’s Hot Take:
In the May 12th Cloud 2030 discussion on social media and content moderation, Rob Hirschfeld highlights the need to make these systems safe for users and societies. The analogy of social media being like cars without seatbelts prompts questions about incorporating protective measures into these platforms. The discussion delves into the challenges of serving the users versus the current purposes of social media and emphasizes the importance of governance in shaping the future of these systems. Join the ongoing conversations at the2030.cloud and explore the insightful May 12th episode for a deeper understanding of content moderation in social media.