Enhanced Language Support and Transparency for Online Platforms
This act aims to ensure that large online platforms, such as social media and search engines, treat content in various languages equally to English content. This means better detection and removal of harmful content, fraud, and harassment in non-English languages, enhancing user safety. Platforms will also need to disclose their staffing for moderators and how their automated systems operate across different languages, providing greater transparency and accountability.
Key points
Online platforms must treat content consistently across all languages where they monetize, to better combat harmful content.
Companies will be required to annually report on their content moderation staffing for different languages and the performance of their automated content detection systems.
All user tools for reporting content and platform policies must be accessible in all languages where the platform offers its service.
An advisory group will be established to provide best practices for language-sensitive technologies to ensure non-discriminatory application.
The act includes enforcement provisions, allowing the Federal Trade Commission and state attorneys general to take action against violations.
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