TED Talks Daily How Twitter needs to change | Jack Dorsey
Apr 17, 2019
Jack Dorsey, CEO of Twitter and Square, dives into the challenges facing Twitter and the future of online communication. He tackles issues like harassment and misinformation, advocating for fundamental changes to promote healthier discourse. Dorsey emphasizes the need for Twitter to deliver real value to users daily. He also discusses the delicate balance of content moderation, the importance of diverse perspectives, and the role of user feedback in reshaping the platform for meaningful conversations around critical social issues.
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Dorsey's Top Worry
- Jack Dorsey's main worry is the health of conversations on Twitter.
- Harassment, manipulation, and misinformation are major concerns.
Harassment of Women on Twitter
- Women, especially women of color and black women, experience disproportionately high levels of harassment on Twitter.
- Amnesty International's report highlights this issue, revealing that a significant portion of tweets directed at these groups contain harassment.
Addressing Harassment
- Twitter acknowledges its system incentivizes harassment and is working to address it proactively.
- They are using machine learning to identify abusive tweets, reducing the burden on victims.