Cato Daily Podcast
A Guide to Content Moderation for Policymakers
May 21, 2024
David Inserra, an expert in content moderation, discusses the challenges policymakers face in understanding and regulating content moderation. The podcast explores the intricacies of balancing free speech and safety online, challenges in developing new social media platforms, and strategies for enhancing user experience in a competitive landscape.
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Quick takeaways
- Policymakers should approach content moderation with humility and respect for freedom of speech.
- Empowering users through decentralized control can be a potential solution to content moderation dilemmas.
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Challenges of Content Moderation at Scale
Content moderation at scale poses a significant challenge for social media companies, as crafting rules to govern this becomes complex. Policymakers are advised to approach content moderation with humility and a respect for freedom of speech. Anecdotes of content moderation mishaps highlight the difficulty in setting clear rules, as evidenced by congressional hearings where misunderstandings about social media functionality were apparent.
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