The Twitter/#Ruby Files Edition. The Ones You Haven't Heard About.

The Twitter/#Ruby Files Edition. The Ones You Haven't Heard About.

Ever wondered how Twitter decides what content to flag? In this episode of 'The World According to Ben Stein', Ben Stein and co-host Judah Friedman are joined by Kris Ruby from Ruby Media Group and Ben Boychuk of American Greatness to pull back the curtain on Twitter's moderation tactics. Kris Ruby shares her eye-opening research, complete with screenshots, showing how Twitter's machine learning and artificial intelligence systems flag potential disinformation.

But it's not just about keywords—it's about entities and their relationships, which could pose a significant threat to free speech as we know it. The discussion dives deep into the First Amendment implications of social media companies working hand-in-hand with the federal government. Why would Twitter flag something as innocuous as an American flag emoji? The team explores this and other puzzling moderation choices, shedding light on the complexities of content moderation and its legal ramifications.

This episode challenges listeners to think critically about the information they consume and encourages them to conduct their own research. Tune in for a riveting conversation that tackles the intersection of technology, law, and freedom of speech.