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www.independent.co.uk
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

AI voice cloning tools imitating political leaders threaten elections report

AI voice cloning tools can create convincing disinformation using prominent figures' voices [ more ]
www.bbc.com
1 month ago
London

Music conductor sentenced over child sex offences

A renowned music conductor received a suspended sentence for child sex offences, emphasizing the importance of accountability and awareness within society. [ more ]
Theregister
1 month ago
EU data protection

UK govt urged to consider ban on smartphones for under-16s

The Education Select Committee urges the UK government to consider a total ban on smartphones for under-16s due to increased screen time and insufficient protection from online harms. [ more ]
www.bbc.com
1 month ago
EU data protection

Smartphone ban for kids 'worth considering' - MPs

The Education Select Committee proposes banning smartphones for under-16s due to serious dangers online, urging government action and parent control. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

US man used AI to generate 13,000 child sexual abuse pictures, FBI alleges

AI used to create child sexual abuse images raises concerns. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Marketing

Should Australia ban children under 16 from social media and how would it actually work?

Governments in Australia consider banning social media for young people to protect from harm and excessive online time. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

AI voice cloning tools imitating political leaders threaten elections report

AI voice cloning tools can create convincing disinformation using prominent figures' voices [ more ]
www.bbc.com
1 month ago
London

Music conductor sentenced over child sex offences

A renowned music conductor received a suspended sentence for child sex offences, emphasizing the importance of accountability and awareness within society. [ more ]
Theregister
1 month ago
EU data protection

UK govt urged to consider ban on smartphones for under-16s

The Education Select Committee urges the UK government to consider a total ban on smartphones for under-16s due to increased screen time and insufficient protection from online harms. [ more ]
www.bbc.com
1 month ago
EU data protection

Smartphone ban for kids 'worth considering' - MPs

The Education Select Committee proposes banning smartphones for under-16s due to serious dangers online, urging government action and parent control. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

US man used AI to generate 13,000 child sexual abuse pictures, FBI alleges

AI used to create child sexual abuse images raises concerns. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Marketing

Should Australia ban children under 16 from social media and how would it actually work?

Governments in Australia consider banning social media for young people to protect from harm and excessive online time. [ more ]
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Roll Call
5 months ago
Parenting

Advocates push for federal online safety laws as states take lead - Roll Call

At least 15 states have enacted or are pursuing legislation to protect kids' safety and privacy online.
Advocates for children's online safety hope Congress will pass federal legislation instead of a state-by-state approach. [ more ]
Engadget
6 months ago
Digital life

Meta faces another lawsuit over child safety

New Mexico attorney general's office has filed a lawsuit against Meta for failing to protect younger users on Facebook and Instagram.
The lawsuit alleges that Meta allowed its platforms to become a marketplace for predators and failed to prevent children under 13 from accessing its services. [ more ]
www.standard.co.uk
6 months ago
London

Online harassment helpline launched in London amid soaring cyber offences

Cyber offences in London have increased by 119% in the past four years
Only 35% of cyberstalking and sextortion cases are reported to the police [ more ]
BBC News
6 months ago
Digital life

UK porn watchers could have faces scanned

Ofcom draft guidance suggests scanning the faces of porn users to verify their age and implement extra checks for young-looking adults.
Privacy campaigners have raised concerns about the potential risks and consequences of collecting sensitive personal information for age verification. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
6 months ago
Privacy professionals

Pornography viewers could be forced to scan their faces before watching videos

UK online safety regulator Ofcom has published guidance on enforcing the Online Safety Act, which requires adult websites to verify the age of viewers.
Methods recommended include facial scanning, open banking, photo ID matching, mobile network age checks, credit card checks, and digital identity wallets. [ more ]
The Verge
7 months ago
Parenting

The CEOs of Meta, X, TikTok, Snap, and Discord will testify before the US Senate on child safety

The CEOs of Meta, X, TikTok, Snap, and Discord will testify before the US Senate on online child exploitation.
The hearing is part of a bipartisan effort to clamp down on child safety rules across the internet.
The CEOs will have the chance to testify about their failure to protect children online. [ more ]
BBC News
7 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Children making AI-generated child abuse images, says charity

Children are using AI image generators to create indecent images of other children, according to a UK charity.
UK Safer Internet Centre is calling for action to address this issue before it grows.
Teachers and parents need to work together to educate children about the seriousness of creating and circulating such images. [ more ]
www.thelocal.com
7 months ago
Education

Growing calls for Spain to ban mobiles for under-16s

Growing support among parents to ban smartphones for children under 16
Initiative seeks to raise awareness of negative effects of smartphones on children
Similar groups forming across Spain to promote legislative actions [ more ]
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