The film "The Cleaners," showcased at the New York Human Rights Watch Film Festival, delves into the complex world of content moderation by major tech companies like Facebook, Google, and Twitter, highlighting the often secretive teams of human moderators in the Philippines who are tasked with reviewing and removing inappropriate content. These moderators face the dual challenge of making critical decisions about political and newsworthy content while enduring the mental toll of constant exposure to disturbing material. The film reveals both the pride moderators feel in safeguarding billions of users from distressing content and the potential human cost of their work. The narrative suggests a shift towards employing artificial intelligence to alleviate the burden on human moderators by automating the identification and removal of objectionable content, enhancing operational efficiency, and allowing human resources to focus on more nuanced cases. AI's role in combating issues like human trafficking and explicit content is underscored as a socially beneficial advancement, promising reduced emotional strain on moderators and improved safety and efficiency for consumers and platforms alike. As AI technology advances, the film argues for its integration into moderation processes to address ethical concerns and financial implications, enabling a more sustainable approach to managing the vast content on social media platforms.