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fromFortune
1 day ago
Digital life

Internet Watch Foundation finds 260-fold increase in AI-generated CSAM in just one year, and 'it's the tip of the iceberg' | Fortune

fromQueerty
1 day ago
LGBT

Cavorting with chatbots?! Survey reveals whether people think sexting with AI is cheating - Queerty

Intellectual property law
fromFuturism
2 days ago

Anthropic Suddenly Cares Intensely About Intellectual Property After Realizing With Horror That It Accidentally Leaked Claude's Source Code

Anthropic's copyright takedown request for its AI model's source code highlights hypocrisy in its stance on copyright laws.
Digital life
fromFortune
1 day ago

Internet Watch Foundation finds 260-fold increase in AI-generated CSAM in just one year, and 'it's the tip of the iceberg' | Fortune

AI-generated child sexual abuse material is surging, fundamentally changing targeting methods and overwhelming investigators.
LGBT
fromQueerty
1 day ago

Cavorting with chatbots?! Survey reveals whether people think sexting with AI is cheating - Queerty

AI is transforming interactions within the LGBTQ+ community, impacting relationships and social dynamics significantly.
Intellectual property law
fromFuturism
2 days ago

Anthropic Suddenly Cares Intensely About Intellectual Property After Realizing With Horror That It Accidentally Leaked Claude's Source Code

Anthropic's copyright takedown request for its AI model's source code highlights hypocrisy in its stance on copyright laws.
Law
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 hours ago

I always considered social media evil': big tobacco whistleblower on tech's addictive products

Jeffrey Wigand compares social media companies' practices to the tobacco industry's targeting of children and negligence regarding addiction and harm.
#surveillance
fromSilicon Canals
6 days ago
Privacy professionals

The real US surveillance threat isn't AI - it's the data infrastructure we already built - Silicon Canals

Privacy technologies
fromFast Company
9 hours ago

Why AI-powered city cameras are sounding new privacy alarms

Automatic license plate readers are expanding in the U.S., raising concerns about surveillance and targeting of specific communities.
Privacy professionals
fromSilicon Canals
6 days ago

The real US surveillance threat isn't AI - it's the data infrastructure we already built - Silicon Canals

The infrastructure for mass surveillance already exists, relying on pre-existing technology and data rather than new AI advancements.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
8 hours ago

More teens are getting hooked on gambling. Parents say it often goes undetected

Gambling addiction among boys is rising, with 36% of U.S. boys aged 11 to 17 having gambled in the past year.
US politics
fromArs Technica
6 hours ago

CBP facility codes sure seem to have leaked via online flashcards

Immigration offenses and internal systems of CBP are detailed in flashcards, highlighting procedures and responsibilities of agents.
#child-sexual-abuse
SF parents
fromCalifornia Post
1 hour ago

Disturbing twist after sicko allegedly recorded families with spy cameras at rental mansion

A man was released on bail after facing felony charges for possessing child sexual abuse material and secretly recording guests at his rental property.
SF parents
fromCalifornia Post
1 hour ago

Disturbing twist after sicko allegedly recorded families with spy cameras at rental mansion

A man was released on bail after facing felony charges for possessing child sexual abuse material and secretly recording guests at his rental property.
#data-privacy
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Six great reads: the OnlyFans legacy, stolen cargo and Meta's creepy' glasses

Leonid Radvinsky's death leaves a void in the leadership of OnlyFans, a platform that has transformed the adult content landscape. His secretive management style and the controversies surrounding the site have raised questions about its future direction and stability.
Photography
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
19 hours ago

Rise in number of girls being identified as victims in county lines exploitation, data shows

An increasing number of girls are identified as victims of county lines exploitation, rising from 15% to 22% of cases in one year.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

Children sell knives like clothes online, MP says

Children are increasingly buying and selling knives online, prompting government action to combat knife crime and exploitation.
Marketing tech
fromExchangewire
2 days ago

The Stack: AI Surges while Social Platforms Face Scrutiny

AI is growing rapidly, streaming models are evolving, and regulatory pressures on platforms are increasing globally.
NYC parents
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Her daughter was murdered seven years ago. Why are images of the crime still on social media?

Bianca Devins was murdered by Brandon Clark, who shared graphic images of her body online, leading to ongoing trauma for her mother, Kim Devins.
Cryptocurrency
fromFortune
3 days ago

Prediction markets caught insider traders in real time. Congress wants to shut them down anyway | Fortune

Prediction markets expose insider trading issues, offering transparency through blockchain technology, and should not be banned by legislation.
fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
1 week ago

Digital Hopes, Real Power: From Revolution to Regulation

66% of internet users live where political or social sites are blocked, and 78% are in countries where people have been arrested for online posts. New social media regulations have emerged in dozens of countries in the past year alone.
World politics
fromFast Company
4 days ago

YouTube blasted by hundreds of experts over 'AI slop' videos served up to kids

"This 'AI slop' harms children's development by distorting their sense of reality, overwhelming their learning processes and hijacking their attention, thereby extending time online and displacing offline activities necessary for their healthy development."
Education
#social-media-ban
Digital life
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Australia's teen social media ban is a flop. But there's no joy in I told you so' | Samantha Floreani

The Australian teen social media ban has failed, with 70% of children still online and no reduction in cyberbullying or abuse.
Digital life
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Australia's teen social media ban is a flop. But there's no joy in I told you so' | Samantha Floreani

The Australian teen social media ban has failed, with 70% of children still online and no reduction in cyberbullying or abuse.
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

TV star's AI porn allegations spark national debate in Germany

Collien Fernandes accused her former husband Christian Ulmen of impersonating her online for years and sharing sexually explicit deepfake images. She expressed shock at discovering that hundreds of fake pornographic images of her had been circulating on the internet.
Germany news
Law
fromABA Journal
3 days ago

Sanctions ramping up in cases involving AI hallucinations

Monetary sanctions against attorneys for AI-generated hallucinations in case documents are increasing as courts take these issues more seriously.
Privacy technologies
fromTNW | Insights
5 hours ago

LinkedIn secretly scans 6,000+ browser extensions and fingerprints your device

LinkedIn's hidden JavaScript routine collects extensive user data without disclosure, raising concerns about covert surveillance practices.
Privacy professionals
fromPCMAG
5 hours ago

Use Perplexity? Lawsuit Accuses It of Sharing Personal Data With Google and Meta Without Permission

Perplexity faces a lawsuit for allegedly sharing user data with Google and Meta without consent, violating privacy rights.
US news
fromBoston.com
4 hours ago

3-year-old immigrant suffered alleged sexual abuse during months in federal custody, family says

Delays in reunification led to a young girl suffering alleged sexual abuse in foster care after crossing the U.S.-Mexico border.
EU data protection
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

Europe's cyber agency blames hacking gangs for massive data breach and leak | TechCrunch

A cybercriminal group known as TeamPCP hacked the EU's executive body, stealing 92 gigabytes of data, including personal information.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

This is DISGUSTING': House Dem Nukes Online Betting About Missing Pilots In Iran

Moulton posted to X about speculation over the missing crew member, stating, 'Their safety is unknown. They could be your neighbor, a friend, a family member. And people are betting on whether or not they'll be saved. This is DISGUSTING.'
US politics
Intellectual property law
fromNextgov.com
1 day ago

Tech bills of the week: Limiting adversaries' access to US tech; and boosting cyber apprenticeships

New legislation aims to strengthen U.S. export controls on sensitive technologies to prevent adversaries from exploiting them for economic gain.
SF parents
fromBoston.com
4 days ago

Mass. man sentenced for online threats to public figures, children, elementary school

A Wilbraham man was sentenced to 32 months in prison for making violent threats against public officials, children, and a local school.
#privacy
fromFortune
6 hours ago
Privacy technologies

Your neighbor just got a home security system, but should you be worried? 'It's inherently a little creepy' says surveillance expert | Fortune

fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
1 day ago
Privacy technologies

Triple Header for Privacy's Defender in New York

Cindy Cohn's new book, Privacy's Defender, details her 30-year fight against digital surveillance and promotes data security and digital rights.
Privacy technologies
fromFortune
6 hours ago

Your neighbor just got a home security system, but should you be worried? 'It's inherently a little creepy' says surveillance expert | Fortune

Consumers are increasingly concerned about privacy and data control regarding home surveillance technology.
fromComputerworld
1 day ago

A core infrastructure engineer pleads guilty to federal charges in insider attack

Rhyne's attack involved unauthorized remote desktop sessions, deletion of network administrator accounts, and changing of passwords, showcasing significant security vulnerabilities.
Information security
fromwww.npr.org
2 days ago

Verdicts against Meta and Google may bring a new era of big tech accountability

"We appealed and appealed and lost every appeal. And then the case was ultimately dismissed."
US news
Law
fromwww.npr.org
2 days ago

Penalties stack up as AI spreads through the legal system

Lawyers face increasing sanctions for using AI-generated errors in legal briefs, with over 1,200 cases reported, including significant fines for fictitious citations.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
2 days ago

As DOJ prepares to share state voter data with DHS, a key privacy officer resigns

The DOJ is acquiring sensitive voter registration data, raising privacy concerns, as a key privacy officer resigns amid ongoing legal challenges.
#social-media
Digital life
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Including online games in social media bans is unworkable, unnecessary and would harm young people

Meta and YouTube were found liable for creating addictive products affecting young users, prompting calls for social media restrictions for under-16s.
Law
fromThe Verge
3 days ago

A jury says Meta and Google hurt a kid. What now?

Landmark social media addiction trials against Meta and Google highlight platform design flaws contributing to mental health issues, with significant implications for Big Tech.
Digital life
fromExchangewire
5 days ago

Regulating Social Media: Where do we go from here?

Social media platforms are designed for addiction, prompting global legislative actions to restrict children's access.
Digital life
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Including online games in social media bans is unworkable, unnecessary and would harm young people

Meta and YouTube were found liable for creating addictive products affecting young users, prompting calls for social media restrictions for under-16s.
Law
fromThe Verge
3 days ago

A jury says Meta and Google hurt a kid. What now?

Landmark social media addiction trials against Meta and Google highlight platform design flaws contributing to mental health issues, with significant implications for Big Tech.
Digital life
fromExchangewire
5 days ago

Regulating Social Media: Where do we go from here?

Social media platforms are designed for addiction, prompting global legislative actions to restrict children's access.
#meta
Information security
fromWIRED
1 day ago

Meta Pauses Work With Mercor After Data Breach Puts AI Industry Secrets at Risk

Meta has paused work with Mercor due to a major security breach affecting data used for AI training.
Law
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago

Meta was finally held accountable for harming teens. Now what? | TechCrunch

Meta has been held liable for endangering child safety and designing addictive apps, leading to significant legal consequences.
Law
fromTNW | Insights
3 days ago

Meta and YouTube found liable in landmark social media addiction trial

A California jury found Meta and Google liable for treating social media platforms as defective products, awarding $6 million in damages.
Law
fromArs Technica
1 week ago

Meta loses trial after arguing child exploitation was "inevitable" on its apps

A jury is deadlocked on financial damages in a case against Meta, which plans to appeal a New Mexico verdict regarding child safety.
Information security
fromWIRED
1 day ago

Meta Pauses Work With Mercor After Data Breach Puts AI Industry Secrets at Risk

Meta has paused work with Mercor due to a major security breach affecting data used for AI training.
Law
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago

Meta was finally held accountable for harming teens. Now what? | TechCrunch

Meta has been held liable for endangering child safety and designing addictive apps, leading to significant legal consequences.
Law
fromTNW | Insights
3 days ago

Meta and YouTube found liable in landmark social media addiction trial

A California jury found Meta and Google liable for treating social media platforms as defective products, awarding $6 million in damages.
Law
fromArs Technica
1 week ago

Meta loses trial after arguing child exploitation was "inevitable" on its apps

A jury is deadlocked on financial damages in a case against Meta, which plans to appeal a New Mexico verdict regarding child safety.
#ai-ethics
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
3 days ago
Artificial intelligence

Anthropic leak reveals Claude Code tracking user frustration and raises new questions about AI privacy

Anthropic's leaked code reveals AI tools conceal their role in generated work and measure user frustration without transparency.
Privacy professionals
fromSilicon Canals
2 days ago

A fintech app asked users for their passports - then left 360,000 files unprotected for five years - Silicon Canals

A money transfer app exposed over 360,000 sensitive files on a public server for nearly five years, including unencrypted personal documents.
US news
fromsfist.com
1 week ago

Napa Authorities Arrest Man Accused of Making AI-Generated Child Sexual Abuse Materials

A man was arrested for possessing and manufacturing AI-generated child pornography, highlighting new legal implications for computer-generated imagery.
Information security
fromTheregister
4 days ago

Claude Code's source reveals extent of system access

Claude Code has significant control over devices, raising concerns about data retention and potential misuse in sensitive environments.
Privacy professionals
fromThe Verge
2 days ago

Pinterest said he violated laid-off colleagues' privacy. Now he's going public

A former Pinterest engineer claims he was unjustly fired for sharing a tool that revealed employee layoffs.
EU data protection
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Online porn sites putting kids' safety at risk, EU says

Social media and porn sites are accused of endangering children's rights by allowing underage access to adult content without proper age verification.
Law
fromPoynter
4 days ago

Like journalists, prosecutors shaped a distorted view of crime. They can help fix it, too. - Poynter

Prosecutors and journalists both contribute to misleading public perceptions of crime, but prosecutors possess crucial data to tell a more accurate story.
EU data protection
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago

EU charges porn sites with breaching rules meant to keep children from accessing adult content | CBC News

Adult content platforms face charges for allowing children access to pornographic content, risking significant fines under EU regulations.
Artificial intelligence
fromAxios
6 days ago

AI distances itself from adult content that once drove the tech revolution

OpenAI canceled plans for adult content due to safety concerns and regulatory pressures from investors and internal teams.
EU data protection
fromEngadget
1 week ago

EU says Pornhub and others failed to stop minors accessing adult content

The European Commission demands porn platforms implement effective age verification to protect minors from accessing harmful content.
Privacy professionals
fromGamesBeat
5 days ago

Understanding the updated COPPA rules and their impact on child safety

New COPPA rule amendments effective April 2026 will require separate parental consent for targeted advertising and data sharing in children's games.
Privacy professionals
fromHer Campus
5 days ago

Who's Watching The Watchers? AI, Age Verification, And Online Privacy

Parents are increasingly concerned about children's exposure to harmful online content despite regulations like CIPA and platforms like YouTube Kids.
Privacy technologies
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Australia's pornography age-verification: a victory for advocates or a gateway to darker corners of the internet'

Australia's age verification requirements for adult content are driving users away from platforms due to invasive verification methods and privacy concerns about sharing personal data.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Tech firms will have 48 hours to remove abusive images under new law

UK proposal requires tech platforms to remove non-consensual intimate images within 48 hours and allows fines up to 10% of global sales or blocking.
Privacy professionals
fromEngadget
2 weeks ago

xAI is being sued by teens who say Grok created CSAM using their photos

Three Tennessee teenagers filed a class action lawsuit against xAI, alleging Grok generated child sexual abuse material using their photos, with potential thousands of other minors affected.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Criminals using AI to create frightening' number of child sexual abuse videos

AI enabled creation of thousands of child sexual abuse videos in 2025, dramatically increasing extreme content and endangering children online and offline.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

X acting to comply with UK law' after outcry over sexualised images

X's AI tool Grok generated nonconsensual sexual images, prompting UK government and Ofcom to press X for legal compliance and consider strengthening laws.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

UK threatens action against X over sexualised AI images of women and children

X faces potential UK regulatory action, including a possible ban, after its AI tool Grok generated sexualised images of women and children; safety deemed insufficient.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Victims urge tougher action on deepfake abuse as new law comes into force

Victims of deepfake image abuse have called for stronger protection against AI-generated explicit images, as the law criminalising the creation of non-consensual intimate images comes into effect. Campaigners from Stop Image-Based Abuse delivered a petition to Downing Street with more than 73,000 signatures, urging the government to introduce civil routes to justice such as takedown orders for abusive imagery on platforms and devices.
Law
Artificial intelligence
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

'Digitally undressing children' - child protection rapporteur questions effectiveness of laws as Grok linked to AI-generated abuse images

Grok has generated non-consensual nude and sexualized images of women and children, causing severe harm and raising legal and regulatory concerns.
Artificial intelligence
fromEngadget
2 months ago

Grok generated an estimated 3 million sexualized images - including 23,000 of children - over 11 days

Grok produced about 3 million sexualized images in 11 days, including roughly 23,000 images of children; standalone Grok app still generates such images.
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