The hidden workforce that keeps the internet "clean"

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November 2, 2019 Today's TED Talk The price of a "clean" internet 15:37 minutes · TEDxCERN Millions of images and videos are uploaded to the internet each day, yet we rarely see shocking and disturbing content in our social media feeds. Who's keeping the internet "clean" for us? In this eye-opening talk, documentarians Hans Block and Moritz Riesewieck take us inside the shadowy world of online content moderators -- the people contracted by major platforms like Facebook, Twitter and Google to rid the internet of toxic material. Learn more about the psychological impact of this kind of work -- and how "digital cleaning" influences what all of us see and think. Watch now » Playlist of the Day How to live with robots As machines grow ever more intelligent, they're emerging not just as powerful tools, but close companions. These talks -- while offering some whizzy demos -- examine how robots are becoming an intimate part of our lives. Watch » 14 talks · Total run time 2:59:24 New on ideas.ted.com Like it or not, many teens watch porn -- so why not use it to teach positive lessons? Many young people turn to pornography for information and advice. With this reality comes an opportunity: we can utilize it to start important conversations with them about sex and relationships, says public health researcher Emily Rothman. Read more »   Download the TED app

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