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Anriette Esterhuysen ( @intgovforum) and Paul Charlton ( @ISED_CA) welcomes everyone to this year's #CIGF2020 on behalf of the global IGF https://canadianigf.ca/greetings-from-the-global-igf/
. @1carter sets up our first panel discussion of the day: "Policing the conversation" moderated by @David_Moscrop https://canadianigf.ca/policing-the-conversation-evaluating-different-approaches-to-content-moderation/ #CIGF2020 #como #contentmoderation
. @SuzieMDunn kicks off the panel, highlighting the growing trend of misinformation in gender-based violence on social media #CIGF2020
. @TikTok_Canada's @deEyre highlights the platform's ongoing efforts to create a safe and authentic experience for users -- especially the youth that have flocked to the platform #CIGF2020
. @mckelveyf "We're not going to solve these content moderation issues" without also addressing systemic social issues like racism and misogyny. Argues better technology or more reviewers will not be a panacea. #CIGF2020
Facebook Canada's Kevin Chan invites government regulation of social media, points to his latest piece in the @globeandmail: https://www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/article-we-should-regulate-social-media-but-in-a-way-that-makes-sense/ #CIGF2020
Over to the panel, now teasing out the distinction between *illegal* speech (e.g., hate speech) vs. *harmful* speech (e.g., lawful but awful harrassment) online, and how platforms are dealing with each. #CIGF2020
Facebook's Chan highlights the challenge of reviewing content at scale on its platform. Cites the need for standardized rules across all platforms. #CIGF2020
