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Why making safety the product key to building better bots

Digital Trust & Safety Partnership @dtspartnership.bsky.social · Aug 27

Currently, AI usage is expanding and shaping our daily technologies.

In a new WEF blog post, @davidsullivan.bsky.social explains why the fields of responsible AI and trust & safety should collaborate more.

www.weforum.org/stories/2025...

Through collaboration and by applying lessons of trust and safety and responsible AI governance, we can build innovative and safe bots for the future.

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Online Safety Regulation: Righting Risks or Risking Rights?

Digital Trust & Safety Partnership @dtspartnership.bsky.social · Aug 25

Read here: papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers....

This chapter explores how online safety regulation (OSR) has evolved over the last decade, and the implications it has had for regulated entities, regulated ser

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Digital Trust & Safety Partnership @dtspartnership.bsky.social · Aug 25

As technology advances, so does online safety regulation.

In “Righting Risks or Risking Rights?” DTSP’s @davidsullivan.bsky.social & GNI's Jason Pielemeier outline 3 approaches to online safety regulation and show how human rights principles can guide better, safer policy.

Online Safety Regulation: Righting Risks or Risking Rights?

This chapter explores how online safety regulation (OSR) has evolved over the last decade, and the implications it has had for regulated entities, regulated ser

papers.ssrn.com

Summary Report: 2025 European Rights & Risks: Stakeholder Engagement Forum - Global Network Initiative

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David Sullivan @davidsullivan.bsky.social · Jul 21

#TrustCon2025 kicking off with a barn burner of a speech from @charlottewillner.bsky.social

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Global Network Initiative @thegni.bsky.social · Jul 21

Just out: GNI & @dtspartnership.bsky.social's 2025 summary of the European Rights & Risks Forum

Key takeaways:
- Design matters
- Data is still missing
- Rights must lead
- Engagement can improve

Report link: globalnetworkinitiative.org/new-report-2...

The Forum gave a timely chance to reflect on first risk assessments.

globalnetworkinitiative.org

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Digital Trust & Safety Partnership @dtspartnership.bsky.social · Jul 21

Just out: DTSP and @thegni.bsky.social 's 2025 summary of the European Rights & Risks Forum

Key takeaways:
- Design matters
- Data is still missing
- Rights must lead
- Engagement can improve

Report link: dtspartnership.org/wp-content/u...

Digital Trust & Safety Partnership @dtspartnership.bsky.social · Jul 18

How should T&S teams define and prioritize harm—and how does that shape staffing, structure, and strategy?

@farzdusa.bsky.social will participate in #TrustCon2025 workshop and provide key insights to create a framework for decision making for T&S operations.

Digital Trust & Safety Partnership @dtspartnership.bsky.social · Jul 18

From age assurance to AI, international standards are increasingly shaping how we approach digital safety.

At #TrustCon2025, @davidsullivan.bsky.social breaks down key standards informing digital safety practices and why they matter for anyone working to build safer online spaces.

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Global Network Initiative @thegni.bsky.social · Jul 18

Can online safety governance frameworks respect human rights? At our Brussels regulator's event, GNI, @dtspartnership.bsky.social along with 75+ participants explored what it takes, across the UK’s Online Safety Act, EU’s Digital Services Act & beyond!

lnkd.in/eMHPJ2Vq #TechPolicy #HumanRights

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DTSP’s Safe Framework Published as an International Standard - Digital Trust & Safety Partnership

Digital Trust & Safety Partnership @dtspartnership.bsky.social · Jul 18

DTSP's Safe Framework, now a published standard, offers companies a flexible framework to create safer digital environments.

On the Ctrl-Alt-Speech, @davidsullivan.bsky.social discusses how it helps companies align with global standards.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=znO-...

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Matt Schruers @mschruers.bsky.social · Jul 17

Congrats to DTSP & partners on today’s publication of the SAFE Framework as ISO/IEC 25389. This 1st-of-its-kind int'l standard marks years of pioneering work by online safety professionals to establish processes & best practices for mitigating online risk.

Digital Trust & Safety Partnership @dtspartnership.bsky.social · Jul 17

DTSP is excited to announce that its Safe Framework Specification has been formally published as an international standard, ISO/IEC 25389.

This is a landmark achievement, reflecting a sustained commitment to advancing online safety on a global scale.

dtspartnership.org/press-releas...

Transposed as ISO/IEC 25389, the Safe Framework is the first international standard for digital safety across diverse products and services Washington – The Digital Trust & Safety Partnership (DTSP) t...

Digital Trust & Safety Partnership @dtspartnership.bsky.social · Jul 17

DTSP will maintain the standard and subject it to regular reviews, with broad stakeholder input and public consultation to guide its evolution.

Digital Trust & Safety Partnership @dtspartnership.bsky.social · Jul 17

“This new international standard provides a framework to help ensure a safer online experience when using digital products and services,” said DTSP ED @davidsullivan.bsky.social

Digital Trust & Safety Partnership @dtspartnership.bsky.social · Jul 17

The adoption of the “Safe Framework” improves online safety by:

🌎 Elevating a recognized framework for online safety standards globally.
👥 Enhancing trust among users, businesses and governments.
🔒 Encouraging a safety-by-design foundation for digital services

DTSP’s Safe Framework Published as an International Standard - Digital Trust & Safety Partnership

Digital Trust & Safety Partnership @dtspartnership.bsky.social · Jul 17

DTSP is excited to announce that its Safe Framework Specification has been formally published as an international standard, ISO/IEC 25389.

This is a landmark achievement, reflecting a sustained commitment to advancing online safety on a global scale.

dtspartnership.org/press-releas...

Transposed as ISO/IEC 25389, the Safe Framework is the first international standard for digital safety across diverse products and services Washington – The Digital Trust & Safety Partnership (DTSP) t...

Centering the Protection of Human Rights in Online Risk Regulation - Global Network Initiative

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Digital Trust & Safety Partnership @dtspartnership.bsky.social · Jun 24

DTSP Executive Director @davidsullivan.bsky.social is at #IGF2025 in Norway, speaking on genAI in content moderation and co-hosting a side event on rights-respecting online safety standards and regulation.

I'm speaking at IGF 2025 Norway

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Generative AI & LLMs in Content Moderation: Rights & Risks
24 June 16:00 CEST (WS 3)

Online Safety Standards and Regulation: Toward Coherent, Rights-Based Approaches
25 June 17:30 CEST (WS 3)

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Global Network Initiative @thegni.bsky.social · Jun 12

On June 3 in Brussels, GNI & @dtspartnership.bsky.social hosted a multistakeholder dialogue on rights-respecting digital regulation, followed by the third annual European Rights & Risks Forum. Thank you to everyone who helped make these events possible.
globalnetworkinitiative.org/centering-th...

GNI and DTSP thank all stakeholders for their support in preparing for and participating in our events in Brussels.

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Digital Trust & Safety Partnership @dtspartnership.bsky.social · Jun 12

How can we put human rights at the center of online safety regulations?

In Brussels, DTSP and @thegni.bsky.social brought together regulators, companies, civil society, and academics for a multistakeholder dialogue on rights-respecting digital regulation.

dtspartnership.org/press-releas...

Centering the Protection of Human Rights in Online Risk Regulation - Digital Trust & Safety Partnership

In Brussels on Tuesday 3rd June, the Global Network Initiative (GNI) and the Digital Trust & Safety Partnership (DTSP) hosted “Centering the Protection of Human Rights in Online Risk Regulation,” a mu...

A Portfolio Approach To Trusted Intermediaries For Online Content and Conduct – Colorado Technology Law Journal

Digital Trust & Safety Partnership @dtspartnership.bsky.social · May 21

Regulatory discussions around content moderation often does not account for the full range of industry initiatives.

@davidsullivan.bsky.social’s article examines the rise of "de facto regulation" through these initiatives.
ctlj.colorado.edu?p=1366

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Digital Trust & Safety Partnership @dtspartnership.bsky.social · Apr 18

How does one approach digital product development that prioritizes user safety?

On April 23, @davidsullivan.bsky.social will participate in an @alltechishuman.bsky.social panel titled "Safety by Design: A Proactive Approach to Online Safety."

More details:

alltechishuman.org/all-tech-is-...

All Tech Is Human’s Safety by Design: Making Impact and Mobilizing Change gathering to happen in NYC on April 23rd — All Tech Is Human

All Tech Is Human’s Safety by Design: A Proactive Approach to Online Safety is happening on April 23, 2025 in NYC.

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Digital Trust & Safety Partnership @dtspartnership.bsky.social · Mar 13

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Garantía de Edad: Principios Rectores y Mejores Prácticas - Digital Trust & Safety Partnership

Download PDF Los servicios digitales trabajan para diseñar experiencias seguras y apropiadas para cada edad, incluso mediante la implementación de prácticas de “garantía de edad” para establecer la ed...