"Former Meta Employees Thrive in Censorship Industry Amidst Online Disinformation and Wars"

Former employees of Meta (formerly Facebook) are capitalizing on the growing demand for trust and safety technologies amid the surge of disinformation and violent content spreading across the internet during conflicts like the Israel-Hamas war. As major tech companies have cut jobs in content moderation and trust and safety, startups founded by ex-Meta staffers are developing technologies to help platforms manage user-generated content effectively. These startups, such as Cove, Cinder, and Sero AI, offer tools and guidelines to combat misinformation, hate speech, and terrorist propaganda. The trust and safety technology market is expected to grow as more platforms recognize the need for greater protection and as new content policy regulations, like the EU's Digital Services Act, come into effect.