AI isn’t enough to protect social media communities from AI
Why humans need to moderate humans.
In recent times, the need to combat AI-generated malicious content on social media platforms has become increasingly apparent. However, relying solely on artificial intelligence to safeguard the authenticity and value of these communities can prove counterproductive. Social media thrives when users share genuine experiences and knowledge, whether through thought-provoking blog posts or informative videos.
When AI tools are the primary means of maintaining authenticity, the essence of social media—the individuals who contribute to it—is overlooked.
In April, a Slack channel responsible for monitoring moderators of the r/AskHistorians subreddit experienced an influx of alerts. The channel, which automatically receives links to modmail messages, was inundated with notifications following the automated removal of numerous comments and posts dating back ten years from the subreddit.
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