The challenges of content moderation in the Global South | Kristen Abrahams

In this podcast episode, Rekgotsofetse Chikane interviews Kristen Abrahams from the Legal Resources Centre about the efficiency of social media platforms in content moderation and their role in disseminating information during elections. They discuss the concept of ad tech and its use in targeted advertising, the potential benefits and drawbacks of personalized advertising, and the discriminatory design models used by social media platforms. They also explore the challenges of content moderation in the Global South, the lack of contextual understanding in AI models, and the responsibility of platforms in safeguarding human rights. The conversation highlights the need for platforms to prioritize human rights over profits and the importance of advocacy and research in holding platforms accountable.