Ex-Meta staffers see booming business targeting online disinformation after two wars break out
Publishing timestamp: 2023-11-17 12:09:27
Summary
The article discusses the surge in online disinformation during the Israel-Hamas war and the increased demand for trust and safety technology. Startups founded by former Meta and Google engineers are selling content moderation technology to online platforms. Top tech companies have slashed their trust and safety teams, leading to a struggle to keep up with the spread of misinformation and violent content. The article also highlights the need for standardized processes and tools to effectively manage user-generated content. Trust and safety technology is seen as a growing market, with startups and investors recognizing the opportunity. However, it is acknowledged that trust and safety technologies are not a complete solution to the problem of online disinformation.
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