The Role of Social Media Platforms

[douglasrozek]

Big tech companies like Meta (Instagram, Facebook), YouTube, TikTok, and X (formerly Twitter) have created an environment where:

• Virality is rewarded over integrity
  
• Algorithms promote outrage and controversy
  
• Moderation is reactive rather than proactive
  
• Content that crosses ethical lines often stays live long enough to go viral
  

Platform Responsibilities
Platform
Common Issues
Suggested ImprovementsYouTube
Demonetization delays, poor moderation
Faster enforcement, clearer rules
TikTok
Algorithm-driven toxicity, shadow banning
Transparency, mental health features
Instagram
Promotes unrealistic lifestyles
More body-positive and educational content
X / Twitter
Amplification of hate speech
Better AI moderation, verified experts
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