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.
Learn more about the Trust and Safety Foundation
Case Studies
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AI-Generated Disinformation Campaigns Surrounding COVID-19 in the DRC
Summary: Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, the Democratic Republic of Congo faced a surge in AI-driven disinformation campaigns across social media. These sophisticated misinformation endeavors aimed to undermine confidence in COVID-19 […]
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The Challenges of Moderating Livestreamed Violent Extremist Content
Summary: In 2022, an 18-year-old man committed a racist attack at a grocery store in Buffalo, New York, murdering ten people and injuring three others. The perpetrator of the attack […]
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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 […]