The Parler social app is back on the Google Play Store. Moderation tools worthy of the name seem to be implemented. Can she stay there?
Widely associated with Donald Trump supporters, conservatives and right-wing extremists, the Speak app is once again available for download on the Google Play Store. Describing itself as a “free expression network”, Parler was banned and removed from the Android store in January 2021 following the U.S. Capitol uprising. A Google spokesperson at the time said the removal was due to the app’s lack of “moderation rules for removing offensive content, such as posts that incite violence.”
Parler social app is back in the Google Play Store
A Google spokesperson said: “As we have stated for a long time, apps can appear on Google Play as long as they comply with the Play Developer Guidelines. All apps on Google Play that contain user-generated content (UGC) must implement robust moderation mechanisms that prevent inappropriate content, provide a built-in system for reporting such content, take appropriate action, and remove or block users who abuse or break the rules. use of the application.
Moderation tools worthy of the name seem to be implemented
Parler has made significant changes to its app to comply with Google’s guidelines. Bloomberg and Axios reported that developers have integrated features for content moderation and the removal of posts that incite violence, which are precisely the obligations imposed by Google. Despite its suspension and removal from the Android store, people were still able to download Parler from the company’s website and use it normally.
Can she stay there?
Speak returned to the Apple App Store last May after modifying its AI-powered moderation tool to hide content flagged as “hateful.”Donald Trump’s “Truth Social”has been available on the iOS store since February, but is not yet available on Android. Google has reportedly not approved the app yet due to very similar elements.