How does Facebook detect bad content?

Facebook breaks down the kind of content it's using AI to proactively detect into seven categories: Nudity, graphic violence, terrorism, hate speech, spam, fake accounts, and suicide prevention.

Does Facebook automatically block nudity?

Facebook's artificial intelligence technology for identifying nudity gets it right more often than not. Between January and March this year, Facebook removed 39.5m pieces of content for adult nudity or sexual activity, and 99.2% of it was removed automatically, without a user reporting it.

Does Facebook have inappropriate content?

Here are a few of the things that aren't allowed on Facebook: Nudity or other sexually suggestive content. Hate speech, credible threats or direct attacks on an individual or group. Content that contains self-harm or excessive violence.

How does AI detect hate speech?

Progress in using AI to detect hate speech

We also use machine-learning classifiers that look at things like the text in a post, as well as the reactions and comments, to assess how closely it matches common phrases, patterns, and attacks.

How do I report nudity on Facebook?

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How long does it take Facebook to investigate a report?

What happens after I report abusive content? A member of Facebook's support team will review your report, usually within 48 hours, and determine whether it violates Facebook Community Standards and if it should be removed or not. You can always check the status of your report in the Support Inbox.

What should you not post on Facebook?

Can you report hate speech on Facebook?

If you want to report something that goes against our Community Standards (example: nudity, hate speech, violence): Go to the content you want to report. Use the Find Support or Report link to report it to us.

Does Facebook scan photos for nudity?

By using machine learning and artificial intelligence, we can now proactively detect near nude images or videos that are shared without permission on Facebook and Instagram,” Facebook's Global Head of Safety Antigone Davis said in a blog post.

What is the Facebook jail?

Facebook jail is an urban term coined by users to describe when someone is banned or blocked from accessing their account or posting on Facebook because of spam-like behavior or failure to follow the platform's guidelines. This can include posting inappropriate content or flagged images or videos.

What will get you banned from Facebook?

What does it mean when Facebook says your post goes against our standards?

We hide or remove content (example: photo, comment, post) from Facebook when we find that it goes against our Community Standards. Our Community Standards define what is and isn't allowed on Facebook, and they apply all over the world. They're designed to encourage expression and create a safe environment on Facebook.

What happens if you are reported for harassment on Facebook?

What does reporting someone mean? Facebook will receive and review your complaint. If the person you reported has violated Facebook's Community Standards, then his or her account will be disabled. Depending on the offense, the account could be disabled permanently.

Why do people post negative stuff on Facebook?

It comes down to low self-esteem and a cry for help. "They felt it was a safer place to disclose and share their emotions than people with high self-esteem... so they felt less self-conscious there and didn't have to worry about an awkward social interaction," said Amanda Forest.

What is inappropriate to post on social media?

At Social Intelligence, we categorize flagged content into four broad filters: intolerance, violence (including threats), potentially illegal activity, and sexually explicit content.

Why you should not post pictures on Facebook?

Issues such as privacy, bullying, and digital kidnapping, along with the reality that dangerous people are out there, make oversharing our children's lives a bad idea. If you must post pictures of your children, remove personal information such as their full names and birth dates, and don't tag them in pictures.

How does Facebook review your account?

For example, if an account is deemed to pose any security threat, Facebook will automatically flag it for review. Accounts can also be blocked if the account was created using a false identity, posting spam messages, and because of age restrictions, among other reasons.

Why did Facebook disabled my account?

Your account was disabled for violating the Facebook Terms. Your account must list your authentic name. Personal accounts must represent individual people only. It's a violation of our policies to use a personal profile to represent anything other than yourself (ex: celebrities, pets, ideas, objects, etc.).

How long does Facebook disable your account?

You'll have 30 days from the time you receive the email from Facebook to provide the requested documentation. If you miss the 30-day deadline, your account will be permanently disabled.

Can Facebook remove a post without it being reported?

If you post content that is offensive to other users and falls into certain categories, such as violence or pornography, Facebook reserves the right to remove it without your approval.

How do you get rid of Facebook violations?

How it works. If your photo, video or post is removed for violating Facebook's rules, you will be given the option to "Request Review." Appeals will be conducted by a "community operations" team within 24 hours. If Facebook determines it made a mistake removing content, it will be restored.

Why am I temporarily blocked on Facebook?

We may block people from doing something on Facebook when: Something you posted or shared seems suspicious or abusive to our security systems. Messages or friend requests you sent were marked unwelcome. You've done something that doesn't follow our Community Standards.

How many warnings does Facebook have?

For most violations on Facebook, strikes will lead to the following restrictions: One strike: Warning and no further restrictions. 2 strikes: One-day restriction from creating content, such as posting, commenting, using Facebook Live or creating a Page. 3 strikes: 3-day restriction from creating content.

How many reports does it take to delete a Facebook account?

It depends on the severity of the case and the authenticity of the report. Sometimes even one genuine report can make Facebook delete an account and that too within 24 hours. At other times, it may take a few more days and a series of reports. It will depend on the processing of the reports by Facebook.