Ctrl-Alt-Speech

The Global Internet - Or Is It?

Mar 15, 2024

The podcast delves into the US TikTok ban, EU regulation on Chinese marketplaces, and the impact of Generative AI on elections. It also discusses Telegram's CEO rare interview, Bluesky's moderation tooling software, and the Trust & Safety software market growth. Bonus chat covers how gaming safety lessons can be applied to Trust & Safety industry.

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Generative AI impacting elections highlights the need for online content regulation.

Modulate's voice moderation lessons from gaming can enhance broader trust and safety practices.

Deep dives

Identification of Online Toxicity in Voice Moderation

Modulate specializes in voice moderation, focusing on the gaming industry where voice interactions are crucial for social connections. By utilizing machine learning, Modulate's Talksmod product proactively identifies potential harmful conversations. Through proactive detection mechanisms, Modulate can zero in on toxic conversations without compromising player privacy, ensuring a balanced approach to content moderation.

Lessons from the TikTok Ban Saga

01:15

Continuous Discussion on Digital Services Act and Xi

01:10

Balancing concerns in online marketplaces

01:20

Innovative Approach to Moderation on a Platform

01:25

Introduction

4min

Navigating TikTok Controversies and Global Internet Fragmentation

29min

Forecasting Growth of Trust and Safety Software

4min

Navigating Toxicity in Gaming Through Effective Voice Moderation

6min

Impact of Talksmod on Toxicity Reduction in Gaming Communities

5min

Exploring Newsletter Content on Website and Gaming Safety Discussions

2min

In this week's round-up of news about online speech, content moderation and internet regulation, Mike and Ben cover:

The US TikTok ban and what it could mean for the future of the internet (Techdirt)
The EU prepares to regulate Chinese marketplaces (Reuters)
Telegram's CEO gives a rare interview - and what that says about online speech (Financial Times)
Generative AI is already messing with elections (Al Jazeera)
Bluesky open sources its moderation tooling software (Bluesky)
Trust & Safety software market is set to double by 2028, according to a new report (Duco)

The episode is brought to you with financial support from the Future of Online Trust & Safety Fund, and by our launch sponsor Modulate, the prosocial voice technology company making online spaces safer and more inclusive. In our Bonus Chat at the end of the episode, Modulate CEO Mike Pappas joins us to talk about how safety lessons from the gaming world can be applied to the broader T&S industry and how advances in AI are helping make voice moderation more accurate.

Ctrl-Alt-Speech is a weekly podcast from Techdirt and Everything in Moderation. Send us your feedback at podcast@ctrlaltspeech.com and sponsorship enquiries to sponsorship@ctrlaltspeech.com. Thanks for listening.

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Ctrl-Alt-Speech

The Global Internet - Or Is It?

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

Identification of Online Toxicity in Voice Moderation

Impact of Talksmod on Gaming Community

Lessons Learned and Broad Applicability

Exploring Modulate's Research and Resources

Lessons from the TikTok Ban Saga

Continuous Discussion on Digital Services Act and Xi

Balancing concerns in online marketplaces

Innovative Approach to Moderation on a Platform

Remember Everything You Learn from Podcasts