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www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
Chelsea

Chelsea' Asked for Nude Pictures. Then the Sextortion Began.

Financial sextortion is a rapidly growing cybercrime targeting men, like David, who are coerced into sending explicit images followed by extortion threats. [ more ]
Ars Technica
3 months ago
Privacy professionals

Pornhub prepared to block Florida if child safety law takes effect

Florida passed a law banning children under 14 from using social media without parental consent.
Aylo, parent company of Pornhub, criticized Florida's law, stating that age verification requirements on adult sites can push users to seek content on non-compliant sites. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Digital life

My 17-year-old son was arrested for sharing child abuse images he said it was a relief'

Internet grooming poses a serious threat to children's safety, leading to legal consequences.
Children's exposure to extreme and illegal content online can be linked to desensitization from adult pornography. [ more ]
BuzzFeed
3 months ago
Parenting

14 Parenting Habits That Are Actually More Toxic Than You Might Realize

Introduce real food early to avoid picky eating habits
Teach internet safety without constant surveillance [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Digital life

Revealed: the names linked to ClothOff, the deepfake pornography app

Deepfake technology is being used to create and circulate explicit images of schoolgirls, causing severe emotional distress.
Nonconsensual deepfake images are proliferating on the internet, and law enforcement struggles to stop their spread. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
4 months ago
Artificial intelligence

More guidance needed on AI in schools, report says

A quarter of children use generative AI for schoolwork
Parents are more skeptical than children about the benefits of AI tools [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
Chelsea

Chelsea' Asked for Nude Pictures. Then the Sextortion Began.

Financial sextortion is a rapidly growing cybercrime targeting men, like David, who are coerced into sending explicit images followed by extortion threats. [ more ]
Ars Technica
3 months ago
Privacy professionals

Pornhub prepared to block Florida if child safety law takes effect

Florida passed a law banning children under 14 from using social media without parental consent.
Aylo, parent company of Pornhub, criticized Florida's law, stating that age verification requirements on adult sites can push users to seek content on non-compliant sites. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Digital life

My 17-year-old son was arrested for sharing child abuse images he said it was a relief'

Internet grooming poses a serious threat to children's safety, leading to legal consequences.
Children's exposure to extreme and illegal content online can be linked to desensitization from adult pornography. [ more ]
BuzzFeed
3 months ago
Parenting

14 Parenting Habits That Are Actually More Toxic Than You Might Realize

Introduce real food early to avoid picky eating habits
Teach internet safety without constant surveillance [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Digital life

Revealed: the names linked to ClothOff, the deepfake pornography app

Deepfake technology is being used to create and circulate explicit images of schoolgirls, causing severe emotional distress.
Nonconsensual deepfake images are proliferating on the internet, and law enforcement struggles to stop their spread. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
4 months ago
Artificial intelligence

More guidance needed on AI in schools, report says

A quarter of children use generative AI for schoolwork
Parents are more skeptical than children about the benefits of AI tools [ more ]
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ABC7 San Francisco
7 months ago
Digital life

AI generated women steal thousands from men looking for love in dating app and social media scams

Artificial intelligence is being used to target victims on texts, social media, and dating apps, with people losing thousands of dollars to fake profiles.
Some victims are convinced to make investments, send money, or provide personal information to these AI-generated profiles.
It is important to be cautious and skeptical when interacting with individuals online, especially those who ask for money or make unrealistic claims. [ more ]
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