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User-Generated Content in Libraries—Balancing Innovation with Privacy
I selected the chapter “User-Generated Content” by Eli Neiburger because it is something that will only continue to become more prevalent as technology advances further into our daily lives. From social media to review sites to learning platforms to community forums–almost all websites have user-generated content. Libraries have also jumped on the technological bandwagon and started to implement these platforms to reach their patrons. This transition creates problems surround
Erin Smith
Jul 265 min read


Algorithmic Content Moderation: The Benefits and Risks of Using Artificial Intelligence to Govern Online Speech
Social media platforms have emerged as some of the most dominant channels through which people communicate, access news and information, and express their opinions. Every day billions of pieces of content such as posts, videos, comments, and images are uploaded to social media platforms like Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, and X, formerly known as Twitter. To moderate this vast amount of content created each minute, technology companies have turned to artificial intelli
Erin Smith
Jul 209 min read
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