I think... The entire method of governing the internet's biggest spaces is evolving in front of our eyes.
See also:
And:
When the misinformation is spreading by ye olden methods like text, maybe that means the internet is...ok now? I don't know. This breaks my brain. nbcnews.com/tech/tech-news…
Interesting that YouTube and Twitter made similar announcements about leaning more on computerized content moderation. But
YouTube's explanation included safety of contractors who (presumably for security reasons?) can't work remotely. Twitter did not.
YouTube's explanation included safety of contractors who (presumably for security reasons?) can't work remotely. Twitter did not.
(actually Twitter did too, just too subtly for my dumb brain)
Raise your hand if you remember actual chain letters. Like, by mail. 🙋♀️
"The messages resemble older forms of misinformation — unverifiable rumors sent in letters, then email, and now forwarded via group text — that have caught on amidst the uncertainty..."
"The messages resemble older forms of misinformation — unverifiable rumors sent in letters, then email, and now forwarded via group text — that have caught on amidst the uncertainty..."
Another example: theverge.com/2020/3/16/2118…
