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Death, fear, and anxiety at Facebook’s worst-performing content moderation site in North America

The Vergecast

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The Emotional Toll of Content Moderation on Animal Cruelty Videos

This chapter explores the harrowing experiences of Facebook content moderators as they navigate the emotional challenges of filtering graphic content that eludes AI detection. Focusing on the impact of repeatedly encountering distressing videos, the narrative critiques the shortcomings of current moderation systems and the toll on those who perform this difficult work.

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