All articles tagged with #online safety
Originally Published 2 days ago — by BBC
The UK government is urging Ofcom to decide within days whether to ban Elon Musk's platform X due to non-compliance with laws, amid concerns over Grok AI being used to create sexualized deepfake images, with calls for stricter regulation and potential access restrictions.
Originally Published 9 days ago — by Hacker News
The article discusses the limitations and challenges of parental controls, emphasizing that they are not a substitute for active parenting, moral guidance, and understanding of a child's behavior and environment. It highlights the importance of age-appropriate supervision, open communication, and societal responsibility in protecting children online, while criticizing overly complex or commercialized control systems that often fail to address the real issues.
Originally Published 24 days ago — by BBC
The UK government plans to ban 'nudification' AI apps that create realistic images of people without clothes, as part of efforts to combat misogyny and protect women and children online, building on existing laws against sexually explicit deepfakes and image abuse.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by BBC
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has sued Roblox, accusing the platform of neglecting safety laws and deceiving parents about the dangers it poses to children, citing concerns over exposure to predators and harmful content, despite Roblox's efforts to improve safety measures. The lawsuit adds to ongoing legal challenges faced by Roblox in various countries over child safety issues.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by AP News
French authorities are considering blocking Shein due to the sale of childlike sex dolls and other pornographic products without proper age restrictions, raising concerns over illegal content and prompting legal and regulatory actions.,
Originally Published 2 months ago — by BBC
Character.ai is restricting under-18 users from chatting with its AI chatbots due to safety concerns and criticism over inappropriate interactions, implementing new safety measures and focusing on safer content like role-play and storytelling for teens.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by The Independent
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle urged parents to challenge social media companies over their exploitation of children and the risks posed by unregulated AI, emphasizing the importance of online safety and mental health support, and announced a partnership to promote responsible technology use.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by AP News
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle urged families to oppose exploitative social media policies and AI dangers, emphasizing online safety and mental health, and announced their foundation's partnership with ParentsTogether to support responsible technology use and youth mental health initiatives.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by 404 Media
YouTuber Ethan Klein is suing to unmask Reddit moderators involved in criticizing him, citing copyright infringement, but the moderators argue that revealing their identities poses serious personal safety risks and that Klein's case lacks sufficient proof. The legal battle highlights tensions between online free speech and copyright enforcement, with concerns about setting a dangerous precedent for anonymous online criticism.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by BBC
A study claims Instagram's safety tools for teens are largely ineffective in preventing exposure to harmful content like suicide and self-harm posts, with only 8 out of 47 tools functioning properly. Meta disputes these findings, asserting their measures reduce harmful content and provide parental controls, but critics argue the platform prioritizes engagement over safety, especially for under-13 users.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Motor1.com
A woman shares her experience of selling her truck on Facebook Marketplace, where two men arrived to buy it, tampered with the vehicle, and were later arrested for their scam, highlighting the importance of safety precautions when selling items online.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by NBC News
A 20-year-old California man, James Styner, was sentenced to 14 years in federal prison for sexually exploiting minor girls on Discord, admitting to multiple charges including child pornography and coercion, after victimizing at least a dozen girls aged 12 to 17 over two years.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Politico
California is advancing a bill, AB 1043, to improve online age verification for kids, allowing parents to input ages without requiring photo ID uploads, but facing opposition from the film industry and some tech companies over privacy and safety concerns.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by BBC
A French streamer known for extreme challenges, Raphaël Graven, died in his sleep during a live broadcast, prompting an investigation into the circumstances, including concerns over violence and sleep deprivation during his streams, with authorities and platforms reviewing the case.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Lifehacker
Scammers are targeting Facebook users with a phishing scheme, attempting to deceive individuals into revealing personal information or clicking malicious links, highlighting the ongoing need for online safety awareness.