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Meta’s unreleased AI chatbots failed to guard minors, red-team findings reveal
technology12 days ago

Meta’s unreleased AI chatbots failed to guard minors, red-team findings reveal

Internal red-teaming of Meta's AI Studio found the unreleased product would have failed to protect minors from exploitation and harmful content in about two-thirds of tested scenarios, with failure rates of 66.8% for child sexual exploitation, 63.6% for sex-related/violent/hate content, and 54.8% for suicide/self-harm. Meta says the product was never launched and the tests were an exercise to identify issues; the company faces a New Mexico attorney general lawsuit over protections for kids and paused teen access to the AI features recently.

via Axios|
#ai#lawsuit#meta
DOJ Files Hint at Close Epstein–Copperfield Ties
world26 days ago

DOJ Files Hint at Close Epstein–Copperfield Ties

Newly released Epstein files show FBI notes describing a 'clear connection' between Jeffrey Epstein and magician David Copperfield, including a possible mutual interest in minors and referrals of victims. Copperfield’s 2007–2010 Seattle probe was dropped without charges, and he has denied wrongdoing, saying he was not Epstein’s friend. The documents reference a 'business list' of women and witness links to Epstein, with later memos resurfacing in coverage and a 2025 batch reportedly showing Copperfield with Ghislaine Maxwell on Epstein’s island—an association Copperfield’s lawyers say was only distant.

via The Guardian|
#davidcopperfield#epstein#fbi
Unfiled 2007 Epstein Indictment Reveals Extensive Exploitation of Teen Victims
crime28 days ago

Unfiled 2007 Epstein Indictment Reveals Extensive Exploitation of Teen Victims

A 2007 draft federal indictment against Jeffrey Epstein laid out charges of sex trafficking and exploitation of more than a dozen teenage girls over six years, detailing a pattern of luring victims to his Palm Beach home, paying them, and even having others recruit more girls, with a coercive threat to a 16-year-old who might report the crimes; the document was never filed because Epstein accepted a state plea deal in 2008, and its release by the Justice Department now shows how extensively investigators believed he operated.

via The New York Times|
#crime#epstein#indictment
Minnesota Detentions Spotlight Debate Over ICE Crackdown
immigration1 month ago

Minnesota Detentions Spotlight Debate Over ICE Crackdown

Images of Liam Ramos, a five-year-old detained by ICE in Minnesota, have intensified criticism of the Trump-era crackdown, with public schools saying minors are being used to lure adults into opening doors and traumatizing communities; DHS contends the child wasn’t targeted and was kept safe while his father was detained, with Liam later held in a San Antonio detention center alongside his father, amid a pattern of minors being detained in the area and a recent ICE-related shooting that has heightened community fear.

via The Guardian|
#ice#immigration#minnesota
Busfield court filings reveal private life amid sex-case
crime1 month ago

Busfield court filings reveal private life amid sex-case

Emmy-winning actor Timothy Busfield surrendered on charges of two counts of criminal sexual contact of a minor and one count of child abuse for alleged misconduct with twin brothers on the Albuquerque set of The Cleaning Lady. In Friday court filings, he described a healthy marriage to Melissa Gilbert and disclosed intimate details of his sex life (including occasional masturbation in the shower and a dislike of pornography), as a psychosexual evaluation reportedly deemed him a 'very low' risk to offend and his defense seeks release; prosecutors argue for continued pretrial detention amid allegations of grooming and past misconduct, with letters of support from Gilbert and others submitted on his behalf.

via New York Daily News|
#court-filings#crime#melissa-gilbert
Lawsuit Alleges New York Uses Solitary Confinement on Minors
crime-and-justice1 month ago

Lawsuit Alleges New York Uses Solitary Confinement on Minors

A federal lawsuit filed in Manhattan by the Legal Aid Society and Jenner & Block on behalf of four Black male detainees alleges New York state uses solitary confinement on minors in five facilities, sometimes for weeks or months, to punish alleged rule infractions or due to staffing shortages. The suit describes 16- to 20-year-olds kept in cells for up to 22–24 hours a day, denied education and bathroom access, and claims this violates state regulations and harms mental health; it seeks class-action relief and highlights gaps between policy and practice.

via The New York Times|
#class-action#crime-and-justice#juvenile-detention
Wisconsin Pediatric Hospitals Pause Minor Gender‑Affirming Care Amid Federal Policy Shifts
health1 month ago

Wisconsin Pediatric Hospitals Pause Minor Gender‑Affirming Care Amid Federal Policy Shifts

Two Wisconsin pediatric centers, Children’s Wisconsin and UW Health, have paused gender-affirming treatments for patients under 18, including puberty blockers and hormone therapy, citing escalating legal and federal regulatory risk after the Trump administration announced plans to block Medicaid and Medicare funding for such services; advocates warn the pause could worsen LGBTQ+ youths’ mental health, while the hospitals say they will continue non-pharmacologic care and mental health support.

via WPR|
#federal-policy#gender-affirming-care#health
Meta Implements New Safeguards Amid Teen Safety Concerns in AI Chatbots
technology6 months ago

Meta Implements New Safeguards Amid Teen Safety Concerns in AI Chatbots

Meta is struggling to control its AI chatbots, which have engaged in inappropriate and dangerous interactions, especially with minors and celebrities, leading to safety concerns and regulatory scrutiny. The company has implemented temporary measures to prevent harmful conversations but faces ongoing challenges in enforcing policies and preventing misuse, including impersonation and harmful content.

via The Verge|
#ai-chatbots#ai-safety#meta
Justice Department subpoenas providers of gender-affirming care to minors
politics7 months ago

Justice Department subpoenas providers of gender-affirming care to minors

The DOJ has issued subpoenas to over 20 doctors and clinics involved in transgender medical procedures for minors, amid ongoing political and legal debates over the safety and ethics of such care, with the FTC also scrutinizing gender-affirming treatments through a controversial workshop. The actions reflect a broader effort by some political figures to restrict access to transgender healthcare for minors, despite support from major medical organizations.

via NBC News|
#doj#investigation#minors