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Ctrl-Alt-Speech is a weekly news podcast co-created by Techdirt’s Mike Masnick and Everything in Moderation’s Ben Whitelaw. Each episode looks at the latest news in online speech, covering issues regarding trust & safety, content moderation, regulation, court rulings, new services & technology, and more.The podcast regularly features expert guests with experience in the trust & safety/online speec... more

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In this week's round-up of the latest news in online speech, content moderation and internet regulation, Mike and Ben cover:

• Resonant Computing Manifesto 

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In this week’s roundup of the latest news in online speech, content moderation and internet regulation, Ben is joined by Vaishnavi J, former head of youth policy at Meta and founder and principal of Vyanams Strategies, a product advisory firm that he... more

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In this sponsored Spotlight episode of Ctrl-Alt-Speech, host Ben Whitelaw speaks with George Vlasto, head of the Trust & Safety division at Resolver, as the organisation marks its 20th anniversary. Their conversation looks back at two decades of Reso... more

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In this week's round-up of the latest news in online speech, content moderation and internet regulation, Mike and Ben cover:

• Meta wins FTC antitrust trial over Instagram, WhatsApp deals (CNBC)

• Commission eyes further simplification of tech rules... more

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Recent Guests

Tricia McCleary
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Episode: Censors & Sensibility
George Vlasto
Head of Resolver's Trust and Safety Division
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Episode: Spotlight: Building Better CSAM Detection with Resolver’s George Vlasto
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Thomas Hughes
CEO of Appeals Centre Europe, an out-of-court dispute settlement body
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Episode: With Great Platforms Come Great Responsibility
Dave Willner
Former content policy lead at Facebook and founder of Zentropi, specializing in trust and safety AI solutions.
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Episode: Moderating is Such Sweet Sorrow
David Sullivan
Executive Director of the Digital Trust & Safety Partnership
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Episode: The UK Wants Us To Ask Your Age Before You Listen
Mercy Mutemi
Award-winning lawyer and managing partner of Nzili & Sumbi Advocates
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Episode: Outsourced But Not Out Of Mind
Zeve Sanderson
Founding executive director of the NYU Center for Social Media & Politics
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Episode: Algorithm Shrugged

Hosts

Ben Whitelaw
Co-founder and editor of Everything in Moderation, Whitelaw brings insights into the balancing act of online moderation and community engagement.
Mike Masnick
Co-creator of Ctrl-Alt-Speech and founder of Techdirt, Mike provides critical analysis of tech and free speech issues within the digital landscape.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 117 ratings
  • Very Accessible for Non-Super Techies

    These guy are smart and fun to listen to and they cover a very important topic that is accessible to a Gen Dial Phone like me. Keep pod casting and I will keep listening.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Thaddeus Stevens
    United States2 months ago
  • Costume inspo

    This Halloween I’ll dress as EU chat control, because there’s nothing scarier.

    Thanks Mike and Ben for the inspiration!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    NandothePlug
    Germany2 months ago
  • Exceptional Discourse

    This is a must listen podcast for anyone with even a remote interest in online speech and moderation! Mike and Ben bring an invaluable level of expertise in Trust and Safety. They do a wonderful job selecting a broad variety of news stories, and their insights are great! It’s an easy to listen to podcast and great for commutes, the gym, or just around the house.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mwacer
    United States4 months ago
  • Ctrl Alt Speech is Essential Listeni

    If there’s one podcast I never miss, it’s Ctrl Alt Speech. Full stop. This is the rare show that consistently hits the perfect balance between sharp analysis, grounded nuance, and just the right amount of snark.

    Mike Masnick doesn’t just host the conversation—he elevates it. His insight into the intersections of speech, policy, and technology is unmatched. He connects the dots between court rulings, platform decisions, and global trends in a way that somehow leaves you smarter without ever feel... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    OhMichaelo
    United States5 months ago
  • It Can’t Happen Here?

    By far, among my essential podcasts. Mike and Ben articulate timely issues with verve and humor, covering the myriad angles of online speech — and, lately, the weirdly dangerous intersection of government and big tech. Articulate, painfully relevant, and always entertaining and informative. Pushing back on the stance that 2 2 = 5 has never been so timely.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    1uap
    United States8 months ago

Listeners Say

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Listeners find the discussions insightful and thought-provoking, particularly valuing the expert insights into trust and safety.
Reviewers appreciate the consistent delivery of relevant content, noting that each episode leaves them better informed about online speech issues.
The hosts are praised for their approachable style and ability to present complex topics clearly and engagingly.
Feedback highlights a blend of humor and serious analysis, making the podcast enjoyable for both industry professionals and general audiences.

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Talking Points

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Censors & Sensibility
Q: What does the overall online information ecosystem look like when faced with such link taxes?
Link taxes undermine the open architecture of the web and can result in less discoverability for credible journalism, while reducing referral traffic for smaller publishers.
Stuck in the Middleware with Youth
Q: How has the parental control ecosystem changed over time?
Parental controls are now seen as essential, but there are too many of them, making it unfeasible for parents to manage across numerous applications.
Stuck in the Middleware with Youth
Q: What do you think about the growing ecosystem of trust and safety vendors?
Platforms are increasingly using and engaging with vendors to comply with regulatory requirements, which leads to questions about who moderates the moderators.
Stuck in the Middleware with Youth
Q: How do you tread that line of emotion that often emerges when talking about child safety?
We have to think about what the government perspective is, what academic civil society perspectives are, and balance all of that when we're coming up with a final solution set for a client.
Spotlight: Building Better CSAM Detection with Resolver’s George Vlasto
Q: How does Athena differ from existing technologies in addressing CSAM?
It utilizes a highly curated database to train a true computer vision model, which is significantly more accurate than previous methods.

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