Wired
The problem is the black box of the platform. On the 20th, the French Court of Appeals ordered Twitter to disclose details of its measures against hate speech.
Hate speech left unattended
The ruling is based on complaints from six anti-discrimination groups that Twitter’s hate speech removal criteria are ambiguous. According to these groups, only a few are removed from the platform 48 hours after being flagged as discriminatory, leaving hate speech unattended. ..
In support of the lower court decision made in July 2009, the Court of Appeals specified the number, nationality, location, language, etc. of employees hired to monitor content on platforms in France. I asked Twitter to disclose it. We are also ordering details on how to allocate funds and human resources to deal with discriminatory statements as well.
A Twitter spokeswoman said, “Ensuring the safety of people using the platform is our top priority,” and declined to specifically mention the content of the decision. However, while clearly discriminatory tweets are left unattended even in Japan, the spectacle that daily tweets are judged to be hateful remarks with only words and the account is frozen is often a problem, so the standards are thoroughly enforced. Is where you are asked.
Apple is also on the issue of standard opacity
It’s new to remember that former US President Donald Trump was shut out from Twitter and Facebook all at once, but for many tech companies, including Apple, platform health is a thorny issue. If nothing is done, it will be a lawless zone, and if you keep an eye on censorship, you will lose your freedom and users will move away.
For example, Apple has set the standard for removal from the App Store, from the social media app Parler, which attracts conservatives who support Mr. Trump, to the Quran app, which is recognized by 35 million Muslims around the world. Opacity is often a problem.
Source: DW, Reuters
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Source: iPhone Mania