Hans Block and Moritz Riesewieck: The price of a "clean" internet

The video explores the complex world of content moderation on social media platforms. It highlights the challenges faced by content moderators who work in secrecy to filter disturbing content, often at the cost of their mental health. The documentary 'The Cleaners' sheds light on the ethical dilemmas of deciding what content to delete or keep, balancing freedom of expression with the need for a safe online environment. The future of content moderation is discussed, emphasizing the need for open debates on global digital policies.

What incident on March 23, 2013, raised concerns about content moderation on social media platforms?

How does image-recognition software struggle with distinguishing certain types of content?

What role do content moderators play in the context of social media platforms?

What are some of the psychological effects faced by content moderators as mentioned in the text?

What is the significance of the statement 'the pictures and videos infect them' in relation to content moderators?

What challenges do content moderators face when dealing with controversial content?

Discuss the ethical implications of content moderation as described in the text.

What potential consequences arise from the deletion of disturbing content on social media?

In what ways do social media platforms balance freedom of expression and the need for protection?

How does the outsourcing of content moderation affect the quality of moderation?