AWS will start monitoring for extremist content on its cloud

Date:
Fri, 03 Sep 2021 11:14:39 +0000

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AWS set to firm up content moderation policies, claim sources.

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Amazon is reportedly set to become more proactive in removing content from
its cloud computing service AWS that violate its policies.

AWS plans reportedly follow last weeks development when the platform shut
down a Islamic State propaganda website after it was brought to their attention by the Washington Post .

AWS has exercised such control earlier as well, most notably when it terminated the service of the right-leaning social media network Parler following the US Capitol riots in January. These are the best cloud hosting services on the market Weve also rounded up the best web hosting services Check out our list of the best cloud computing services right now Policing hate content

The development comes from two anonymous sources who shared details of AWS content moderation plans with Reuters .

AWS already has a dedicated team called AWS Trust & Safety whose mandate it
is to take note of any reported abusive content hosted on its service.

"AWS Trust & Safety works to protect AWS customers, partners, and internet users from bad actors attempting to use our services for abusive or illegal purposes....AWS Trust & Safety does not pre-review content hosted by our customers, AWS said in a statement.

According to one of the sources, the company is all set to begin hiring
domain experts wholl engage with external researchers to shore up the moderation policy and ensure adherence.

The sources claim that instead of rummaging through existing content, the new team will be tasked with monitoring future threats, such as emerging
extremist groups that might use AWS for spreading their fake news and propaganda.

The plans, which havent yet been publicly announced by the company, will surely draw both bouquets and brickbats. While the move will be welcomed by campaigners against harmful content whove been calling for cloud storage platforms to take a more proactive approach towards curbing the dissemination of abusing narratives, it will be panned by proponents of free speech. Heres our list of the best VPN services

Via Reuters



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