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If you're evaluating Ably's chat product for your app, you're likely looking for a reliable way to deliver real-time conversations with low latency and high uptime. Ably's infrastructure-first approach offers developers the tools to build custom chat experiences from the ground up, backed by a globally distributed network. But Ably isn't the only option. Depending

Content moderation is the invisible infrastructure of the web. Every message sent, image uploaded, livestream broadcast, and marketplace listing posted passes through moderation systems that determine whether it reaches its intended audience. Get it right, and your platform becomes a thriving community where users feel safe to connect, transact, and create. Get it wrong, and

At Stream, we know moderation is critical for building safe, thriving communities. With millions of messages flowing through apps powered by Stream, companies need more than just static rules. They need flexibility, speed, and full control. That's why we're excited to announce the release of AI Text Harm Detection (LLM). This new feature gives teams

Why Video Image Effects and AI Filters Matter Popular video communication applications like Snapchat, Instagram, and TikTok allow users to augment videos with custom makeup and retouches before posting them to the platforms. Similarly, when users need to stream a live video to their followers, they can improve their camera feeds with face, lip, and

TalkJS has carved out a niche in the chat API space by focusing on simplicity. Its ready-to-use UI and straightforward setup make it appealing for teams that want to add in-app messaging without sinking months into development. Still, speed isn't the only factor when choosing a messaging provider. The right platform should align with your

Product managers live in two dimensions that most other teams overlook. The first dimension is depth: perfecting individual features, optimizing performance, squashing bugs. This is where engineers and designers naturally focus: creating each component that is both technically elegant and visually flawless. But the second dimension is where PMs earn their keep: the horizontal view

The explosion of user-generated content (UGC) has made AI content moderation an operational necessity for digital platforms. From in-game chat and livestream comments to social media threads and marketplace reviews, trust and safety teams are under growing pressure to detect harmful content at scale and in real time. As platforms grapple with new regulatory requirements,

To build great products, start by listening. Everything matters. Every bug report, feature request, or glowing review. These are the signals that fuel your product roadmap. However, standing between success and failure is the pain of managing and routing that feedback to the right teams. According to a Zendesk report, 59% of support teams are