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Watch Out, AI is Getting More Persuasive

Apr 12, 2024

Alice Hunsberger, VP of Trust and Safety, joins to discuss measuring AI persuasiveness, labeling manipulated media, Brazil's social media laws, URL mishaps, and LinkedIn's verification. They debate content moderation challenges and emphasize the role of trust and safety teams in online safety.

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AI language models use emotional appeals and logical reasoning to manipulate public opinion. Importance of media literacy highlighted.

Brazilian government clashes with tech giants like Elon Musk over social media regulations. Implications on user freedoms discussed.

LinkedIn's verification of recruiters to prevent scams shows a shift towards enhanced trust and safety practices in online recruitment.

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Overview of the Podcast Episode

The podcast episode features a discussion on various topics related to online speech, content moderation, and internet regulation. Ben White Law and Alice Hansberg introduce themselves and discuss recent developments in their work roles and collaborations. They cover stories about AI persuasiveness, regulation, and actions taken by tech platforms like Twitter and LinkedIn to address online scams and misinformation.

Introduction

2min

Building Trust and Safety, Podcast Origins, and Sponsor Invitations

5min

Rise of AI in Trust and Safety Roles

18min

Navigating Social Media Data Access for Research

9min

Discussion on Misleading URLs and Importance of Trust and Safety Teams

2min

Community Support and LinkedIn's Verification Efforts

2min

Playful Conclusion and Listener Engagement

2min

In this week's round-up of the latest news in online speech, content moderation and internet regulation, Ben is joined by guest host Alice Hunsberger, VP of Trust and Safety and Content Moderation at Partnerhero and former Global Head of Customer Experience at Grindr. Together they cover: