The phrase in question refers to the acquisition of a specific type of application intended for use by individuals whose job involves identifying and removing pornographic content. Functionally, it describes the act of obtaining software tools designed to aid in content moderation focused on sexually explicit material. An example would be searching for and installing such an application on a mobile device or computer.
The need for efficient and effective content moderation stems from legal requirements, ethical considerations, and brand reputation management. These applications are often seen as tools to streamline the process, potentially reducing the psychological impact on human moderators exposed to explicit material and ensuring more consistent application of content policies. Historically, manual review has been the primary method, but the increasing volume of online content has driven the development and adoption of automated and semi-automated solutions.