Episode 1062 • • 1:29:45 - 1:35:59
1062: A.I. Zombies
Content Moderation Trauma, Google Contractors, Berlin Office
An interview in the Dutch newspaper Volkskrant details the experiences of a content moderator working for a Google contractor in Berlin. The moderator describes the psychological trauma of viewing violent and illegal content, leading to widespread substance abuse and PTSD among staff. The hosts warn that similar moderation hubs are being established in Austin, Texas.