Yoel Roth

Yoel Roth, the former head of trust & safety at Twitter, dives into the challenges of content moderation that impact millions. He shares insights on the controversial decision to ban Donald Trump and the opaque processes behind such actions. Yoel discusses the complications of managing inauthentic activity, particularly during the 2016 elections, revealing how emotionally charged posts drove engagement. He emphasizes the need for effective moderation tools in decentralized platforms, along with the importance of authenticity in user safety.

Yoel Roth, Head of Safety and Trust at Match Group and former senior Twitter executive, dives into the complex world of online dating safety. He discusses the urgent need for user protection against threats like romance scams and predatory behavior. Roth emphasizes the transformation in Indian dating communities and the importance of user verification and inclusive design. He also highlights the role of collaboration in combating cybercrime and the innovative use of open source solutions to enhance trust and safety in dating applications.

Former head of trust & safety at Twitter, Yoel Roth, discusses adult content rules, EU regulations, and misinformation impacts on Twitter. Topics include Facebook's content challenges, Israel's influence campaigns, Twitch's safety council termination, and balancing user input on platform safety.

Experts in AI systems and tech labor discuss the evolving jobs in the AI industry, labor conditions, and who benefits. Topics include content moderation challenges, AI supply chain labor issues, and the human cost of consumer technology. Personal experiences and advocacy for better labor standards are highlighted.

This week's Political Gabfest features Yoel Roth, an expert on social media trust and safety. They discuss the UAW autoworkers' strike demands, the challenges faced by teachers in parent diplomacy, and the threats to election security. The podcast also explores a resignation from the Trump Russia investigation and NASA's asteroid mission, an expedition to Malos Bay, and the history of unused ships and boat graveyards.