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Safer, Built by Thorn @safer.io · 1d

For many T&S professionals, the field didn’t even exist when they were growing up. Like Ryn, surfing early social networks was the real-life experience they would later put into practice professionally. Hear how Ryn's unconventional path is shaping the future of AI safety: youtu.be/rrhdY7bppr8

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Safer, Built by Thorn @safer.io · 5d

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

Safer, Built by Thorn @safer.io · 6d

Anthropic’s Ryn Linthicum highlights how building safety into the process, Safety by Design, is a much more effective, proactive solution for user protection.

Listen to Ryn’s episode to learn about their journey from aspiring astronaut to data-driven, human-centered T&S expert: youtu.be/rrhdY7bppr8

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Safer, Built by Thorn @safer.io · 9d

New Safe Space Episode!
We enjoyed an insightful conversation with Ryn Linthicum of Anthropic. Ryn’s research driven approach to user experience, human psychology, & emotional well-being provides a fascinating point of view on the future of AI technology & user safety.
https://youtu.be/rrhdY7bppr8

Safe Space, a Trust & Safety Podcast: Ryn Linthicum | EP 8

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Safer, Built by Thorn @safer.io · 23d

Thorn's 2024 Youth Perspectives data shows online sexual interactions reported by 1 in 3 boys aged 9-to-12.

The data suggests perpetrators are targeting demographics typically considered lower-risk.

Learn more data & insights that can strengthen your safety operations: https://teamthorn.co/4pjIRRW

Safer, Built by Thorn @safer.io · 26d

⚡LIGHTNING ROUND with David Polgar⚡

David provided a great point of view, of some answers we haven’t heard before on the Lightning Round.

Give it a watch and let us know your thoughts on his answers.

https://youtu.be/IDlG7PkelWk?feature=shared

Safer, Built by Thorn @safer.io · 29d

Get the full report for data that can strengthen your safety operations: www.thorn.org/research/sta...

Safer, Built by Thorn @safer.io · 29d

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

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Safer, Built by Thorn @safer.io · Sep 4

If you work in trust & safety, you know it’s more than a job. You didn't choose this field for the easy path or the recognition. You chose it because you believe the internet can be better.

Listen to our episode w/ David Polgar about the humans behind the work: https://www.youtube.com/@SaferbyThorn

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Safer, Built by Thorn @safer.io · Sep 2

In our most recent Safe Space podcast with David Polgar of @alltechishuman.bsky.social, we talk about the responsibility and accountability of “tech for good” and why it requires a strong community in the space.

Listen to our conversation here:
https://safespacepodcast.buzzsprout.com/2439525/follow

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Safer, Built by Thorn @safer.io · Aug 29

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.

www.linkedin.com/pulse/progre...

Safer, Built by Thorn @safer.io · Aug 25

New Safe Space Episode Alert!
We sat down with David Polgar, founder of @alltechishuman.bsky.social, who built a 55,000-member community focused on responsible tech.

David's optimism is contagious and will get you thinking about trust & safety in fresh ways. https://www.youtube.com/@SaferbyThorn

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Safer, Built by Thorn @safer.io · Aug 14

⚡LIGHTNING ROUND with Del Harvey⚡

Sometimes the best insights come in the blink of an eye! We asked trust and safety legend @delbius.bsky.social some quick questions and her answers were pure gold.

What do you think about Del's answers? Watch the full lightning round: youtu.be/D5gCU7PZx-I

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Safer, Built by Thorn @safer.io · Aug 7

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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Safer, Built by Thorn @safer.io · Aug 5

This insight from trust and safety legend @delbius.bsky.social gets to the heart of why this work matters. We want to know: What drives you most in trust and safety work?

Watch the latest episode of Safe Space, and let us know why you do what you do: www.youtube.com/@SaferbyThorn

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Safer, Built by Thorn @safer.io · Jul 31

The future of child safety isn't about having all the answers—it's about staying curious, adaptable, and ready for what's next.

Hear more of @delbius.bsky.social's insights on building resilient safety approaches in the latest Safe Space episode: safespacepodcast.buzzsprout.com/2439525

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Safer, Built by Thorn @safer.io · Jul 30

3. Historical context – We heard the history of T&S mentioned many times and in many contexts – including Toby Shulruff’s of Trust and Safety Foundation project to document the history of T&S. (If you enjoy listening to tales of T&S, check out the Safe Space podcast.)

Safer, Built by Thorn @safer.io · Jul 30

2. Knowledge sharing – We were inspired by so many multi-stakeholder conversations, and had the privilege of facilitating discussions on how trust and safety can engage with the media, ethical AI for content moderation, building for teens, and the latest research on the commodification of CSAM.

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Safer, Built by Thorn @safer.io · Jul 30

Our highlights from the past three days:

1. T&S is a group sport – Many speakers emphasized the benefits of having a multi-disciplinary team and ensuring that product, operations and policy are an integrated team.

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Safer, Built by Thorn @safer.io · Jul 30

What an incredible few days at #TrustCon! Thank you to everyone at the Trust & Safety Professional Association for bringing this incredible community together.

And thanks to everyone who attended one of our panels, said “Hi” in the elevator, stopped us for a hallway chat, or visited our booth!

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Safer, Built by Thorn @safer.io · Jul 28

@delbius.bsky.social built Twitter's trust and safety organization from the ground up, leading the team for over a decade as the platform scaled from scrappy startup to global phenomenon. She pioneered approaches to online safety that became industry standards, and now she joins us on Safe Space.

Safe Space - Talking Trust and Safety

What does it take to make the Internet a safer place? More importantly, who does it take? Safe Space explores the human side of trust & safety—featuring the leaders, thinkers, and builders working...

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Safer, Built by Thorn @safer.io · Jul 21

If you’re at #TrustCon this week, we’d love to connect. Our team is waiting for you today and tomorrow just outside of the ballroom. Come say 👋 and meet our experts.

Hope to see you soon!

#trustandsafety

Request to meet with the team at TrustCon: get.safer.io/upcoming-ind...

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Safer, Built by Thorn @safer.io · Jul 18

John Buckley of Lego gets into the hot seat for the Safe Space Lightning Round! Hear his first thought on everything from pushing buttons on the internet to the best piece of advice he’s ever received.

Never miss an episode:
safespacepodcast.buzzsprout.com

#trustandsafety

Safer, Built by Thorn @safer.io · Jul 17

⬆️ Level up your #TrustCon agenda with these sessions featuring Thorn experts and special guests.

Request to meet with the team at TrustCon: get.safer.io/upcoming-ind...

#trustandsafety

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Safer, Built by Thorn @safer.io · Jul 16

To help companies navigate this evolving risk, we’ve developed a practical checklist of child safety considerations tailored specifically for GenAI systems. Download it here: safer.io/resources/sa...

Safety by Design for responsible AI | Safer by Thorn

Discover why a responsible AI framework like Safety by Design must be the standard for innovation in generative AI technology.

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