Did you catch the latest edition of Digital Defenders Digest? Each month we gather the top headlines in trust & safety news and give a quick summary of the stories impacting online child safety. Here's the latest from Cassie Coccaro, Communications Lead at Thorn. https://teamthorn.co/42jMkGb

Is participatory moderation the future of content moderation? @aaron.bsky.team shares how Bluesky's unique, decentralized nature lets users curate their own labels & report harmful content. A great example is Blacksky, by @rudyfraser.com, which offers users independent, self-governed social spaces.

“Humans vs. AI” is the wrong question. It’s about designing balance in your system, where humans bring context, and AI brings scale. How are you building checks and balances into your content moderation process today? https://teamthorn.co/3WXqFQZ

In the latest Safe Space episode, Ryn Linthicum from Anthropic perfectly captures what effective trust & safety work really looks like: it's about building robust, multi-layered protections. Listen to the full conversation and Ryn’s thoughtful approach to T&S: https://youtu.be/rrhdY7bppr8

As Dr. Rebecca Portnoff reminds us, a model’s effectiveness depends on everything around it: the humans, the processes, and the safeguards that hold it accountable. 🎧 Hear Dr. Portnoff expand on this topic in our Humans in the Loop webinar: https://teamthorn.co/3WXqFQZ

In our latest episode of Safe Space, now available wherever you get your podcasts, our guest, Aaron Rodericks, reveals how he stays centered in a demanding industry like trust and safety. Are you feeling overwhelmed? Take a listen today and see if Aaron’s practices or insights inspire you.

Thorn's 2024 Youth Perspectives Report reveals critical shifts in online risks. • High rates of online sexual interactions for boys aged 9-to-12 years old • Declining help-seeking behaviors among highest-risk demographics

In the latest episode of Safe Space, Dr. Rachel Kowert offers a practical reminder: consumer trust is part of the business case. Safety isn’t just risk mitigation. It drives trust, retention, and long-term platform health. 🎧 Listen to the full episode here: https://teamthorn.co/4valtZb

AI is creating new risks for digital platforms—with the rise of explicit deepfake images of minors. In her interview with PBS NewsHour, Thorn's Melissa Stroebel addressed this growing risk and what tech platforms must do now to respond. www.youtube.com/watch?v=wNqG...

Even though T&S is a mature field, it’s still constantly changing. As @delbius.bsky.social, legendary T&S leader, says here, old challenges come around again in new ways.  Hear Del’s insight into T&S work, honed by more than 10 years leading the team at Twitter: www.youtube.com/@SaferbyThorn

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🇪🇺🎖️ Germany's former Chancellor Angela Merkel receives the European Order of Merit. This award honors the achievements of individuals who have made a significant contribution to European integration or to the promotion and defense of the European values .

Sweet Temptations: The Hidden Risks of Sugar!⁣ ⁣ Every sugary treat may seem irresistible, but each bite can edge you closer to health issues like diabetes. Embrace healthier alternatives to satisfy your cravings and invest in a future filled with vitality and wellness.

Happy birthday, #Irma! Die sich zuspitzende #Klimakrise + Ignoranz der Regierung(en) machen mir Angst. Noch mehr geht es um die Zukunft meiner Kinder & anderer Kinder. Das ist Antrieb, weiter Alarm zu schlagen. Ich weiß, dass ich mit Sorge und Wunsch nach gerechtem #Klimaschutz in der Mehrheit bin.

Taurus besties, your weekly tarot roadmap for May 18th - 24th is officially here! 🔮 The universe is dropping major hints about your money and energy, so don't hit scroll just yet. ✨ Claim this alignment below! 👇🏼 #tarotreading #taurusreading #wolink #bluesky #skylog #videosky #zodiacpair

Thekla CRACKS Kris Statlander with a STOMP! Watch #AEWDoN LIVE on HBO Max PPV

Oh my fricking god! Watch them shoot protesters in LA. This is a routine practice by the LAPD. Of course they are just an arm of the Feds and ICE. All the bootlickers stick together. #pinks

Meta’s algorithms are causing real harm, especially to children. Big Tech keeps running rings around regulators while protections are being weakened instead of enforced. Algorithms should be off by default and fully off for children.

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No conspiracy theories. Just what we know and what was said. Download Episode 65 “Thoughts and Prayers…Unless It’s Them • The Correspondents Dinner Story Available 4/29, wherever you get your podcasts! #correspondentsdinner #gunviolence #hypocrisy #GOP #podcast

Welcome to Day 1 of #GoogleIO. We’re sharing @Google@twitter.com’s latest innovations, product updates, and tech breakthroughs. Grab your front-row seat and tune in live → goo.gle/499OxaJ

🇨🇳🇺🇸 Ο Τραμπ δεν γνωρίζει Κινέζικα. Ο Σι δεν μιλάει αγγλικά και επικοινωνεί πάντα μέσω μεταφραστών. Και δεν υπάρχουν μεταφραστές. Απλά βάλτε την φαντασία σας να δουλέψει... 🌏Hellas Global News

Celebrating Jackie Robinson Day! Shared from @pbs 🎥✨ Full credit to them. Watch more 📺 https://www.instagram.com/reels/DXHcttnEeZd/ #BlackHistory365 #JackieRobinson #OnThisDay #BreakingBarriers #MLBHistory #CivilRights #BlackExcellence #Number42 #TheEnglandManor

After trying straight armbars, a keylock/kimura, an anklelock and a mounted triangle. Mikhail Iliyukhin gets Igor Vovchanchyn to tap by jamming his chin in Igor's eye socket.

Ebola in the DRC

Toxic workplaces destroy careers, mental health, and financial growth! Smart people stack certifications, degrees, and stack high-income skills so they can quit toxic companies immediately. NEVER tolerate workplace racism, sexism, harassment, or corporate abuse! Watch: linktw.in/vuPaLM

Die Polizeihubschrauber sind nicht die persönliche Limousine des Ministerpräsidenten! Wir bleiben an dem Thema dran, bis Markus Söder uns genaue Zahlen nennt! #bayern #grüne #söderisst

Telegram channels report explosions and drones in Volgograd.

🌿 Letting Go of Jealousy 🌿 Reflection leads to transformation. Release your jealousies and embrace gratitude. Let God's love fill your heart today. #LetGoAndGrow #GratitudeJourney #FaithOverFear

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COLE SMITH MAKES IT 2-0 GOLDEN KNIGHTS!!! 📺: /espn, /Sportsnet, & /TVASports"

Solo Travel's Profound Impact: Personal Growth & Joy #mindset #solotravel #mindfulness #podcast #peaceofmind #growthmindset #travelblogger #innerpeace #connection #travel

Cristian from Cali, Colombia, takes us through the 2026 Partnership for Healthy Cities Summit in Rio! From conversations with peers to creating new partnerships with other city leads, he shares how these moments help move Cali’s healthy food policy forward. #Cities4Health #CiudadesSaludables

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🚨 K11 | CLASHES IN BAHRAIN Clashes erupted between Shiites protesting Israeli assassination of Iran’s Supreme Leader Khamenei, and Bahraini security forces after, with Molotov cocktails reportedly thrown during the unrest

Why PMOs Fail_ Sponsorship and Executive Emotions PM Cowboy Podcast 40 –  With Mark Engelhardt & Alexander Kagl - The 2 PM Cowboys A Milestone Conversation - A Conversation around the State of Project Management

One mistake... you're detected. Depth charges rain down as you dive into the black ocean. store.steampowered.com/app/4418080/... #indiedev #gamedev #indiegame #pixelart

🤼🥋🥊🧵Every UFC finish til I get bored with it or run out of material When people heard "martial artists fight each other in a cage" I'm sure they had many different ideas of what that looked like but guessing none came up with driving a guy's face into the cage with your knee. Except Tank Abbott.

2024 AIS Vessel Transit Counts data is here 🚢 View monthly & annual snapshots of traffic patterns for #fishing boats, passenger vessels, tugs/tows, tankers, #cargo, sailboats/pleasure craft, and others. ℹ️ portal.midatlanticocean.org/news/view-an... #mapmonday #mondaymapday #mappingmonday #GIS 🧪🌊

Indie Quest 2026 is almost here ⚔️ Together with The Gaming Shelf, we’re bringing you a showcase dedicated to upcoming indie JRPGs. Watch the show, then head to Steam to wishlist the games featured in the event! 🔥 📅 May 28, 5 PM PDT / 8 PM EDT 📅 May 29, 2 AM CEST #indiequest2026 #indiegames #jrpg

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Da sollte es keine zwei Meinungen geben 👇 war es böswillig? Ich denke, nein. Die Ejection war trotzdem richtig. Beeindruckend bei all dem: Die Spurs rund um Fox, Harper und Castle waren auch ohne Wemby nah dran am Sieg 🏀 Auf jeden jeden Fall ist ordentlich Pfeffer in der Serie (2:2).

Years of listening, learning, and speaking up, long before this campaign. I’ve been in the rooms and stood with neighbors on what impacts daily life. I’m running to restore public trust and deliver results for District 5. #AustinTX #AustinCityCouncil #AustinPolitics #DavidForATX

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💥 EXPLOSIONS 💥 Also made a proper game over screen 🤘 🌟 Wishlist the game on Steam : store.steampowered.com/app/3386520/... #IndieGameDev #indiedev #game #RTS #indiegame

Mehrere Freiwillige Feuerwehren stehen aktuell in der St. Martiner Straße in #Villach im Einsatz.🚒

Need a little help around the farm? With some higher-level spells, gardening tools can be enchanted to keep your plants watered auto-magically, or perform other useful tasks! ✨🌱 #Spellfarers #indiegame

Dementia Donnie thinks yelling “LOOK! EXTRA-TORRENTIALS!” will stop people talking about Epstein, Iran, gas prices, food prices, and everything else he’s screwed up.

The cat I don't own has come to intrude on My personal space 🥰

URJ President, Rabbi Rick Jacobs, joined more than 200 members of the Southern Jewish Community at URJ Henry S. Jacobs Camp to show support for the Beth Israel Congregation in their home state of Mississippi.

...love triangle still possible.

A Fairfax student gives a raw warning about the dangers of smartphones in middle schools. Her personal story on the impact on mental health and safety is a must-watch. #FairfaxSchools #SmartphoneBan #Education

You wont believe who he misses… did you get everybody? #gaming #videogames #guessinggame

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Die Wirtschaftsministerin ist zu einem Standortrisiko geworden. Das ein Winter kalt werden könnte, sollte natürlich bei der Planung der Gasreserven bedacht werden.

Wait, Bill did the Cunha cele on trophy lift day? How did I miss this! 🤣🤣🤣🤫

Shirokuro: NYC omakase restaurant where every wall, floor and table was hand-drawn in black and white ink like a sketchbook