Improving society’s understanding of trust and safety
Trust & Safety Foundation
The Trust and Safety Foundation works to improve society’s
understanding of the trust and safety field through educational and
research programs and interdisciplinary dialogue.
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Case Studies
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The Reddit Blackout of 2023: Moderators Lead the Charge for a Site-Wide Protest of API Changes
Summary: Beginning June 12th, 2023, Reddit experienced its second-ever “blackout,” triggered by the platform’s decision to charge companies for API access. Reddit, known for its diverse user-generated content organized into […]
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Addressing Disinformation Through Labeling in Times of Crisis
Summary: A few days after the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Twitter announced that it would start labeling tweets containing links from Russian state-linked media outlets, noting their affiliation. Additionally, Twitter […]
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TikTok and Oracle: Public Accountability via Private Auditor
Summary: TikTok has been widely criticized for its handling of U.S. based user data. The criticism is not without merit, as evidenced by numerous data security scandals and investigations. To […]