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Read the latest insights in AI and content moderation, & how to maximize engagement and brand health while tackling online abuse, spam & illegal streams
Toxic Visibility in Q3 2025: As Investment Pours In, Women's Sports Face a Structural Abuse Crisis, Marked by Extreme Volatility
Despite a seasonal dip, online hostility in sports is rapidly escalating, confirmed by a 50% YoY toxicity increase. The crisis is acutely structural: Transphobia soared +103% YoY and Sexism rose +75% YoY, highlighting the normalization of identity-based abuse, which is structurally higher and more volatile for women's sports.
Toxic Visibility in Q3 2025: As Investment Pours In, Women's Sports Face a Structural Abuse Crisis, Marked by Extreme Volatility
Despite a seasonal dip, online hostility in sports is rapidly escalating, confirmed by a 50% YoY toxicity increase. The crisis is acutely structural: Transphobia soared +103% YoY and Sexism rose +75% YoY, highlighting the normalization of identity-based abuse, which is structurally higher and more volatile for women's sports.
Is it Criticism or Hate Speech? How to Tell the Difference
Content moderation, the delicate task of navigating this space and balancing free speech with user safety, faces increasing complexity. One of the biggest challenges lies in drawing the line between legitimate criticism and outright hate speech, a nuanced distinction with far-reaching consequences.
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