At TrustCon 2025, trust and safety professionals expressed anxiety over the industry's retreat, but no leaders condemned platforms' rollback of safety policies (Casey Newton/Platformer)
23d ago
Technology
Techmeme

TrustCon 2025 saw trust and safety professionals voicing concerns about the erosion of safety measures by online platforms. Despite widespread anxiety regarding the rollback of policies designed to protect users, no prominent leaders publicly criticized the platforms' actions. The industry faces pressure from users, politicians, and internal leadership, yet has largely remained silent on the issue, raising questions about the future of online safety and platform accountability.