Challenges in Online Content Moderation and Monetization

This chapter examines systemic issues in online moderation, specifically focusing on Meta's community notes as a new approach while highlighting its successes and shortcomings. It discusses the implications of community-driven content moderation in various regions, with a particular emphasis on Africa, and the disparities faced by African creators in monetization on platforms like YouTube and TikTok. The analysis reveals the complexities of online advertising revenue and the risks of fostering misinformation, raising concerns over digital literacy and algorithmic biases against underrepresented regions.