Chapter
Reports of Scammers, Prostitutes, and Lack of Moderation on Whisper App
1:01:40 - 1:08:32 (06:52)
Whisper app is under fire for alleged lack of moderation leading to the presence of scammers and prostitution. Users have reported problems with the app and the reviews are also poor. Meanwhile, Kik is being sued by a teenager who claims the app did not do enough to warn parents about pedophiles on the platform.
Clips
In 2020, only 300k out of 20 million cases of explicit material were reported to The CyberTip Line by the public.
1:01:40 - 1:02:54 (01:13)
Summary
In 2020, only 300k out of 20 million cases of explicit material were reported to The CyberTip Line by the public. However, tech companies such as Facebook and Google self-reported 20m and 500k times, respectively. It's unclear how many of the 14k reports made by Media Lab, which owns multiple apps including Kik, were specifically for Kik.
ChapterReports of Scammers, Prostitutes, and Lack of Moderation on Whisper App
Episode93: Kik
PodcastDarknet Diaries
Kik messaging app settled a lawsuit and paid $5.7 million for illegally collecting personal information from children under 13.
1:02:54 - 1:05:19 (02:24)
Summary
Kik messaging app settled a lawsuit and paid $5.7 million for illegally collecting personal information from children under 13. The app has also faced allegations of infringement and is under scrutiny for lacking proper safety measures for its younger users.
ChapterReports of Scammers, Prostitutes, and Lack of Moderation on Whisper App
Episode93: Kik
PodcastDarknet Diaries
Kik and Whisper have been reported to have poor moderation with scammers and prostitutes on the platforms.
1:05:19 - 1:08:32 (03:13)
Summary
Kik and Whisper have been reported to have poor moderation with scammers and prostitutes on the platforms. There are also concerns about safety on Parler without proper moderation, resulting in app stores requiring content moderation.