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Instagram’s new teen accounts: “Imperfect, but a good step in the right direction”

As of September 2024, Instagram’s teen users will have their accounts set to private by default. In this blog, WebPurify VP of Trust & Safety Alexandra Popken reflects on Instagram’s…

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How to fact-check: free tools you can use to vet possible misinformation and improve media literacy

Regardless of one’s political persuasion, most internet users will agree: misinformation spreads rapidly across social media, news platforms, and other online sources, making it increasingly difficult to separate fact from…

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Getting facts straight: 10 must-read examples of US election-related viral misinformation in 2024

The rise of misinformation and disinformation is increasingly influencing public perception and global events, presenting significant challenges. The 2024 US Presidential election is just one example of democratic processes vulnerable…

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Telegram’s Pavel Durov’s arrest: a tipping point for content moderation?

The arrest of Telegram founder and CEO Pavel Durov in France highlights several critical issues relevant to the content moderation industry. While many details of this case remain unknown, here…

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Think like a bad guy: how to adopt the mindset of bad actors to test your content moderation defenses

WebPurify is best known for its versatile suite of content moderation services, comprising a combination of human and AI content review that can be used standalone, or together in a…

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Navigating the gray areas – strategies for handling ambiguous content in image moderation

Did you know that a staggering 14 billion images flood social media daily? It’s a visual tsunami, and behind the scenes, an army of content moderators tirelessly sift through this…

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The many combinations of WebPurify’s services that are used to keep users safe

User-generated content (UGC) is the lifeblood of any online platform. From social networks to e-commerce sites, UGC drives engagement, fosters community, and adds significant value to your community. But with…

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The challenges platforms face in detecting and reporting CSAM, and the need for effective tools and policies

In 2023, reports of child sexual abuse material (CSAM) found online and made to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children’s (NCMEC) CyberTipline rose more than 12% compared with…

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E-commerce safety: how brands and platforms can protect children and young shoppers

Almost 7 out of 10 parents agree that more safety measures are required to limit children’s access to online retail and social shopping platforms, according to the WebPurify Kid Commerce…

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The role of collaboration in combatting child exploitation online

If there’s any cause that should unite social media platforms, government, civil society and the public, it’s the issue of child safety. Recently, our VP of Trust & Safety, Alexandra…

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