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#reform-uk
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago
UK politics

We'll stop Farage turning UK into Trump's America, vows Davey

Sir Ed Davey vowed to lead the Liberal Democrats against Nigel Farage's Reform UK, accusing Farage of aiming to turn Britain into a Trump-style America.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago
US politics

Rayner claims Reform will fail women' as she weighs in on online safety row

Reform UK's plan to repeal online safety laws risks endangering young women's safety from online threats.
Privacy technologies
fromThe Verge
6 days ago

Google is partnering with StopNCII to combat nonconsensual images

Google will use StopNCII.org's image and video hashes to proactively identify and remove non-consensual intimate imagery from search results.
Artificial intelligence
fromExchangewire
1 week ago

Digest: Magnite Sues Google; Google to Invest 5bn in UK AI; Australia Won't Implement Accuracy Threshold for Social Ban Age-Check Tech - ExchangeWire.com

Google faces a US antitrust lawsuit over ad-tech practices while investing £5bn in UK AI and governments issue guidance on under-16 social-media bans.
fromFortune
1 week ago

Social media could use more moderation | Fortune

On Thursday, a video popped up on my X feed, displaying the very moment that political activist Charlie Kirk was shot in the neck as he sat on a stool onstage at a college campus, talking with students and observers. There was no warning, no prompt before the video started playing-only an instant replay of the exact moment of gory violence that would immediately make waves around the country and the world.
World news
#parenting
#roblox
fromIndependent
1 month ago
Digital life

Racial slurs, a swastika and drug references - what I witnessed in just a few hours on children's gaming platform Roblox

fromWIRED
2 months ago
Privacy technologies

Roblox's New Age Verification Feature Uses AI to Scan Teens' Video Selfies

fromIndependent
1 month ago
Digital life

Racial slurs, a swastika and drug references - what I witnessed in just a few hours on children's gaming platform Roblox

fromWIRED
2 months ago
Privacy technologies

Roblox's New Age Verification Feature Uses AI to Scan Teens' Video Selfies

#age-verification
fromGameSpot
1 week ago
Video games

Online Safety Laws Are Apparently Causing Some Studios To Rethink Their Games' Features

fromWIRED
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

Age Verification Is Sweeping Gaming. Is It Ready for the Age of AI Fakes?

Privacy professionals
fromWIRED
1 month ago

Google Will Use AI to Guess People's Ages Based on Search History

The UK requires age verification for online adult content, but many residents are using VPNs to bypass it.
fromGameSpot
1 week ago
Video games

Online Safety Laws Are Apparently Causing Some Studios To Rethink Their Games' Features

fromWIRED
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

Age Verification Is Sweeping Gaming. Is It Ready for the Age of AI Fakes?

fromWIRED
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

Google Will Use AI to Guess People's Ages Based on Search History

Digital life
fromMashable
1 week ago

How to stop videos from autoplaying on X

Disable autoplay on X to prevent videos from automatically playing and reduce exposure to disturbing video content.
fromSocial Media Today
2 weeks ago

Snapchat Launches 'The Keys' Online Safety Education Program

Snapchat has launched a new digital literacy program, called "The Keys," which aims to highlight the dangers of online interaction for young users, and better equip them with knowledge on how to protect themselves, and avoid problems in social apps. "Developed in collaboration with Common Sense Media, informed by safety experts, and reviewed by members of Snap's teen Council for Digital Well-Being, this program aims to educate teens about four key risks they may face online - bullying, illicit drug activity, nude and intimate images, and sextortion - and teaches platform-specific skills for helping to stay safe on Snapchat.
Digital life
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Melania Trump is right that the robots are here but she's wrong on how to handle it | Arwa Mahdawi

The robots are here, proclaimed Melania Trump during an AI event at the White House on Thursday. It can be hard to parse the first lady's poker face and expressionless voice, but this certainly wasn't a statement of regret. Rather Trump, reading from a script encased in a very analogue binder, was taking it upon herself to help America's children navigate AI, which she touted as the greatest engine of progress in the history of the United States of America.
US politics
Parenting
fromFatherly
1 month ago

5 Things You Need To Know About Keeping Your Kid Safe Online

Children need supervised, limited Internet access and parental controls to protect them from cyberbullying, phishing, scams, and inappropriate content.
fromMail Online
3 weeks ago

The dark reality of back-to-school photos

The detailed profile typically consists of the child's personal data such as full name, address, date of birth, hobbies, interests and more. And it can lead to cyberbullying, online harassment, identity theft, privacy breaches, contact by a stranger and more, the experts warn. 'Sharenting can seem like a useful way to celebrate special occasions and update family members around the world on children's progress,' said Dr Anita Lavorgna, assistant professor in criminology at the University of Southampton.
Privacy professionals
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

Australia moves to stamp out nudify' and stalking apps

Australia will hold tech platforms responsible for blocking access to stalking apps and deepfake “nudify” tools, while enacting bans and large fines to curb online abuse.
Digital life
fromDaily Mom magazine
3 weeks ago

Navigating Parenting In A Digital Age: Tips For Parents Raising A Kids Online

Parents must balance technology benefits with safety, screen-time limits, and digital citizenship education to raise responsible children in a pervasive digital environment.
Digital life
fromIndependent
3 weeks ago

Surge in Irish children turning to AI chatbots for friendship and help with homework

Age verification on apps fails, enabling substantial rises in unsafeguarded chatbot use by children and increasing exposure to inappropriate content, privacy risks, and misinformation.
Education
fromPsychology Today
4 weeks ago

Talking to Kids About Porn

Many children access pornography at young ages, producing confusion about sex and creating urgent need for sexual literacy and parental guidance.
Digital life
fromHackernoon
1 year ago

Y Combinator's Youngest Solo Founder Says Digital Identity Is The Internet's Biggest Infrastructure | HackerNoon

The internet experiences significant issues with digital identity security and rising cyber crimes.
#social-media
#childrens-rights
#reproductive-rights
#misinformation
Privacy professionals
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 month ago

The UK's Online Safety Act explained: what you need to know | Computer Weekly

The UK's Online Safety Act requires companies to enhance online safety, especially for children, through proactive content management and age verification.
#youtube
frommasslive
1 month ago
Privacy technologies

YouTube to start using AI for age verification - you may need an ID to prove it

frommasslive
1 month ago
Privacy technologies

YouTube to start using AI for age verification - you may need an ID to prove it

fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Victim of catfish predator says she is angry her innocence was stolen'

Hollingsbee, 21, was sentenced to five years and two months for sex offences against teenage girls, admitting to 42 charges involving 14 victims.
Social justice
Digital life
fromRelay
1 month ago

Clockwise #618: A Polyamorous Situationship - Relay

Evaluating technology trends and automation tools is essential for enhancing digital user experience.
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

When Games Turn Dangerous

Kids crave belonging, which makes them vulnerable to online manipulation. Predators exploit these vulnerabilities, leading to dangerous situations where teens may harm themselves for acceptance.
Online learning
Privacy technologies
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Sex is getting scrubbed from the internet, but a billionaire can sell you AI nudes

Online safety laws restrict expression while companies like xAI produce harmful content without accountability.
#mental-health
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago
US news

How some online networks target and radicalize kids

Predatory online networks are influencing minors towards self-harm and violence, prompting FBI investigations into numerous associated individuals.
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago
US news

Nihilistic online networks groom minors to commit harm. Her son was one of them

Elliott's online exploration led to harmful influences and severe mental health issues despite parental controls.
#whatsapp
Miscellaneous
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

Police reveal more details about missing Bay Area teen, urging public for help

A 16-year-old Fremont girl, Katie Hong, is missing after leaving home to meet online acquaintances.
Digital life
fromExchangewire
1 month ago

The Stack: Online Safety Under Scrutiny

Digital platforms are under pressure from regulators to enhance online safety for minors, with age verification required and severe penalties for non-compliance.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

UK pornography taskforce to propose banning barely legal' content after Channel 4 documentary airs

Legislation proposed by a pornography taskforce aims to ban barely legal content and address child sexual abuse risks in online pornography.
Privacy technologies
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Minister must apologise over Savile claim, says Farage

Nigel Farage condemned Technology Secretary Peter Kyle's comments linking opposition to the online safety law with supporting sex offenders.
#uk
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Minister apologises to generation of UK children exposed to toxic online content

Peter Kyle stated that the time taken to implement online safety laws has betrayed a generation of children, exposing them to harmful content. He emphasized the need for swift action in face of technological advancements, acknowledging that urgent safety measures must not take seven years to enforce, as many children have already suffered from unrestricted access to toxic materials.
Online marketing
fromSocial Media Today
2 months ago

X Implements Age Checking Measures to Align with New Laws

In response to the new requirements under Ireland's Online Safety Code, all major platforms including X are mandated to implement age-checking measures to protect younger users.
Privacy technologies
#child-protection
fromBoston.com
2 months ago
US politics

DA: Natick man requested sexually explicit photos from individual he thought was 12-year-old girl

fromBoston.com
2 months ago
US politics

DA: Natick man requested sexually explicit photos from individual he thought was 12-year-old girl

#childrens-protection
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

A Blue Jays fan had his tickets stolen online. Here's how to prevent it from happening to you | CBC News

James Somersett's parents were excited to attend a Blue Jays game, as he had purchased them premium tickets, but moments before the game, the tickets were stolen from his account.
Toronto
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Elon Musk's X threatened by Irish regulator for failure to restrict adult content

The Irish media regulator, Coimisiún na Meán, has issued a deadline to Elon Musk's X, demanding an explanation for the lack of measures preventing children from accessing pornography.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Ofcom warned toxic abuse threatens female sport

Chris Boardman expressed deep concern regarding the racism and sexism directed at England's women's football team, stating that online toxicity undermines efforts to increase female participation in sport.
Social justice
fromExchangewire
2 months ago

The Stack: AI Rewrites the Rules

Google has begun rolling out AI-generated summaries in Discover, replacing headlines with a carousel of publisher logos and AI-generated story briefs, raising concerns among publishers.
Privacy professionals
Privacy professionals
fromExchangewire
2 months ago

Digest: Ocado & Publishers Team Up on Clean Room Data Targeting; Reddit & EU Step Up Age Checks in Online Safety Push

Ocado collaborates with UK publishers for privacy-compliant data targeting.
EU is implementing an age verification app to enhance online safety for children.
fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
2 months ago

Podcast Episode: Finding the Joy in Digital Security

Many people approach digital security training with furrowed brows, as an obstacle to overcome. But what if learning to keep your tech safe and secure was consistently playful and fun? People react better to learning, and retain more knowledge, when they're having a good time.
Digital life
EU data protection
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

The EU is testing a prototype age verification app

The EU will pilot age verification apps in select countries to protect minors online, leading to a Digital Wallet in 2026.
Privacy technologies
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

Reddit is rolling out age verification in the UK

Reddit is implementing an age verification process in the UK requiring users to verify their identity to access certain mature content.
fromWIRED
2 months ago

AI 'Nudify' Websites Are Raking in Millions of Dollars

An analysis revealed that 85 nudify and "undress" websites allow users to generate nonconsensual nude images, averaging 18.5 million visitors monthly and potentially earning $36 million yearly.
Privacy technologies
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Poisoned: Killer in the Post review the terrible story of the online site for selling lethal doses

Investigation into online suppliers of lethal chemicals reveals accessibility issues contributing to suicides.
UK news
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
2 months ago

Met Police officer 'sent sexual messages to five kids' but was never charged

Sonny Pooni, a former Met Police officer, sent sexual messages to five minors, resulting in his ban from policing but no criminal charges.
Privacy technologies
fromTheregister
2 months ago

Meta, Google, weigh in to Europe's age assurance debate

Meta and Google are taking steps to create a safer internet for children by supporting a digital majority age and enhancing age verification methods.
US news
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Garda who impersonated his female colleague online and encouraged men to rape her was a trusted family friend, court hears

Flanagan impersonated a woman online, inciting men to commit violent acts against her, revealing the dangers of digital impersonation.
Privacy professionals
fromSearch Engine Roundtable
2 months ago

Microsoft Removed Over One Billion Ads, 475,000 Advertiser Accounts & More

Microsoft Advertising removed over one billion ads in 2025, demonstrating a strong commitment to trust and safety.
The company suspended 475,000 advertiser accounts, reflecting stringent enforcement of advertising policies.
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