Reading Time: 7 minutesDigital communities often experience technology through decisions. A post is removed. A warning appears. A recommendation changes what people see. An AI tool summarizes a report. A safety alert is triggered. An appeal is accepted, delayed, or denied. When the information behind those decisions is unclear, trust becomes fragile. People may not know what rule […]

Reading Time: 9 minutesDigital trust often collapses at the exact point where it sounds most impressive. A community platform publishes values about safety, fairness, accountability, and inclusion, but members still do not know where to report harm, moderators still do not know when to escalate a case, and automated systems still make decisions that are hard to question […]

Reading Time: 3 minutesInnovation Meets Integrity in Paris In November 2023, Paris became the heart of global digital safety discussions as technologists, policymakers, and innovators gathered for the second Trust & Safety Hackathon. Hosted at the historic Sorbonne University and aligned with the Paris Peace Forum, the event showcased how collaboration and creativity can drive solutions that make […]

Reading Time: 3 minutesGhana Steps Forward in Online Safety In an age when digital threats are growing rapidly, Ghana is taking bold steps to strengthen its cybersecurity ecosystem. The Ghana Internet Safety Foundation Academy (GISF Academy) has partnered with the Cybersecurity Authority, the Trust & Safety Hackathon (USA), The Embedded Learning Challenge, and other affiliate organizations to host […]

Reading Time: 4 minutesIntroduction: Turning Innovation into Protection In an increasingly automated world, the concept of “Safety by Design” has never been more critical. Digital platforms, AI tools, and global communities thrive on innovation — but innovation must be paired with responsibility. That’s where the Trust & Safety (T&S) Hackathon comes in — a collaborative event that empowers […]

Reading Time: 5 minutesEvery year, innovators, researchers, and trust & safety professionals from around the world come together to participate in the T&S Hackathons — events dedicated to building safer digital ecosystems for everyone. The mission is simple but ambitious: to identify and build innovative solutions that protect users no matter where they roam online. To achieve this, […]

Reading Time: 3 minutesIn today’s fast-paced digital world, users are constantly confronted with long, confusing terms of service and privacy policies. These documents are essential, yet most people accept them without reading — or understanding — a single word. TrustAlign is a groundbreaking AI-powered tool that transforms this experience by simplifying the user agreement process. It helps individuals […]

Reading Time: 4 minutesThe internet connects billions of people every day — but it also exposes them to harm. According to recent studies, 41% of Americans have personally experienced some form of online harassment. Toxic behavior, bullying, and manipulation are part of a growing digital crisis that affects not just individual well-being, but the health of entire communities. […]

Reading Time: 4 minutesEvery day, millions of posts, videos, and comments are reviewed or removed from social platforms. But who decides what stays and what goes? For years, these decisions have been made by small, centralized teams — often far from the communities their rules affect. The Undersight Board reimagines that process. It aims to build a democratic, […]