Ctrl-Alt-Speech

The TAKE IT DOWN Takedown


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In this week’s roundup of the latest news in online speech, content moderation and internet regulation, Mike is In this week's round-up of the latest news in online speech, content moderation and internet regulation, Mike and Ben cover:

  • Bluesky's CEO on the Future of Social Media (YouTube)
  • The Take It Down Act isn’t a law, it’s a weapon (The Verge)
  • Trump Promises To Abuse Take It Down Act For Censorship, Just As We Warned (Techdirt)
  • Ex-Facebook employee alleges sexual harassment and human rights failures in new memoir (NBC News)
  • Meta goes to arbitrator to prevent whistleblower from promoting tell-all book (CNBC) 
  • Reddit's rule check feature will help users avoid breaking subreddit rules (Engadget)
  • Users Make Voices Heard as Appeals Centre’s First Decisions Overturn Platforms (Appeals Centre Europe) 
  • 'Pretty Vile:' Spotify Removes Andrew Tate 'Pimping Hoes' Class After Employees Complain (404 Media)
  • Keep kids off Roblox if you're worried, its CEO tells parents (BBC)

This episode is brought to you with financial support from the Future of Online Trust & Safety Fund, and by our sponsor Resolver, the leading provider of risk intelligence and advisory services. In our Bonus Chat, Karley Chadwick, head of platform Trust and Safety Delivery at Resolver, talks about emerging safety trends in gaming and augmented reality and reflects on her experience as a threat analyst.

If you’re in London on Thursday 27th March, join Ben, Mark Scott (Digital Politics) and Georgia Iacovou (Horrific/Terrific) for an evening of tech policy, discussion and drinks. Register your interest.

Ctrl-Alt-Speech is a weekly podcast from Techdirt and Everything in Moderation. Send us your feedback at [email protected] and sponsorship enquiries to [email protected]. Thanks for listening.

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