Hear From Our Members
Integrity Institute members are leading voices in the integrity field and bring years of technical expertise to tackling these problems. These posts represent their individual thoughts, analysis, and ideas about contemporary issues in the integrity space.
The DSA is Live! So… How are Companies Adapting?
The European Digital Services Act (DSA) went live on February 17, 2024, and now companies must navigate an array of compliance requirements. Although Very Large Online Platforms and Search Engines (VLOPs & VLOSEs) have been aligning with these mandates since mid 2023, the vast majority of companies are now stepping into previously unexplored compliance territory.
1 Year at the Integrity Institute: What I’ve Learned
The Integrity Institute hit its 3rd birthday this month. Around the same time, I also reached 1 year of working at the Institute in a role trying to support the development of a think tank for integrity workers. On hitting my one year mark, I reflected on what I’ve learned from the past year working to bring the expertise of trust and safety professionals to the public conversation.
Why Is Instagram Search More Harmful Than Google Search?
An analysis of why Instagram search is more harmful than Google Search. We dive into how Instagram search is designed, compare to how Google Search is designed, and highlight how Instagram’s design choices lead to a less safe experience.
Questions for Platforms on Child Safety for Congressional Record
Following the Senate hearing on child safety online, Senators will be sending written questions to the CEOs of tech companies. Integrity Institute prepared additional questions that could serve as a guide for Senators’ written questions to the CEOs of tech companies.
Exploring the Depths of Online Safety: A Critical Analysis from the US Senate Judiciary Hearing
On January 31, 2024, the US Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing on child safety online. Prior to the hearing, Integrity Institute released a list of recommendations on how platforms could better protect child safety online. Following the hearing, Institute staff share their takeaways in this post mortem.
The Art of the Block
User controls are the next frontier in content moderation at scale, but only if we use them.
Red Herrings To Watch For At The Senate’s Child Safety Hearing
Here are some red herrings you might notice companies and policymakers raise on January 31, and what they should be addressing instead.
