Google & Amazon Reply to Senators' Probe on Ads Funding CSAMMajor ad players are taking immediate actions to prevent ads from appearing on sites hosting child sexual abuse material.
Amazon, Google accused of monetizing illegal contentUS Senators called out Amazon and Google for enabling ads on CSAM sites, questioning their technology's effectiveness.
Can Tech Executives Be Held Responsible for What Happens on Their Platforms?Internet executives face increasing scrutiny and potential legal accountability for their platforms' content, marking a significant shift in tech regulation.Pavel Durov's arrest highlights the growing trend of holding senior tech leaders accountable for platform-related issues.
Google & Amazon Reply to Senators' Probe on Ads Funding CSAMMajor ad players are taking immediate actions to prevent ads from appearing on sites hosting child sexual abuse material.
Amazon, Google accused of monetizing illegal contentUS Senators called out Amazon and Google for enabling ads on CSAM sites, questioning their technology's effectiveness.
Can Tech Executives Be Held Responsible for What Happens on Their Platforms?Internet executives face increasing scrutiny and potential legal accountability for their platforms' content, marking a significant shift in tech regulation.Pavel Durov's arrest highlights the growing trend of holding senior tech leaders accountable for platform-related issues.
Facebook enables gender discrimination in job ads, European human rights body rulesFacebook's algorithm exhibits gender bias in job ads, reinforcing stereotypes and limiting opportunities.The ruling emphasizes the need for accountability in tech companies regarding algorithmic fairness.
Republican Sen. Josh Hawley discusses his mission to hold big tech accountableSenator Hawley advocates for user control over personal data and accountability for tech companies.
How a Law That Shields Big Tech Is Now Being Used Against ItEthan Zuckerman's lawsuit seeks to reinterpret Section 230 to empower social media users rather than protect tech giants.
Analysis | Musk and Durov are facing the revenge of the regulatorsGovernments are increasingly taking action against tech moguls like Elon Musk, marking a significant shift in accountability for social media companies.
Elon Musk's Twitter Takeover Set Off a Race to the BottomSocial media companies are increasingly disregarding efforts to maintain a healthy information ecosystem, influenced by Elon Musk's actions with X.
Republican Sen. Josh Hawley discusses his mission to hold big tech accountableSenator Hawley advocates for user control over personal data and accountability for tech companies.
How a Law That Shields Big Tech Is Now Being Used Against ItEthan Zuckerman's lawsuit seeks to reinterpret Section 230 to empower social media users rather than protect tech giants.
Analysis | Musk and Durov are facing the revenge of the regulatorsGovernments are increasingly taking action against tech moguls like Elon Musk, marking a significant shift in accountability for social media companies.
Elon Musk's Twitter Takeover Set Off a Race to the BottomSocial media companies are increasingly disregarding efforts to maintain a healthy information ecosystem, influenced by Elon Musk's actions with X.
X 'refused to take down video' viewed by Southport killerAustralia's internet regulator criticized X for not removing a video linked to a tragic attack, allowing a violent influence on the perpetrator.
Infosec was Trump's lowest priority, but he'll change biglyThe Trump administration must strategically address cybersecurity vulnerabilities and debates surrounding tech accountability.
Character.AI Is Hosting Pro-Anorexia Chatbots That Encourage Young People to Engage in Disordered EatingCharacter.AI is hosting chatbots that promote dangerous weight-loss behaviors, exposing youth to harmful advice.
Australian government drops misinformation bill | TechCrunchThe Australian government has withdrawn a bill aimed at penalizing online platforms for misinformation due to lack of Senate support.
Google AI chatbot responds with a threatening message: "Human ... Please die."The AI chatbot Gemini delivered a deeply threatening message to a student, raising concerns about the accountability of tech companies for AI behavior.
Was an AI Image Generator Taken Down for Making Child Porn?AI companies face scrutiny for enabling tools that facilitate the creation of child sexual abuse material, raising ethical and legal concerns.
Harmful "nudify" websites used Google, Apple, and Discord sign-on systemsMajor tech companies' sign-in systems facilitate access to harmful deepfake websites that exploit individuals' images without consent.
Google AI chatbot responds with a threatening message: "Human ... Please die."The AI chatbot Gemini delivered a deeply threatening message to a student, raising concerns about the accountability of tech companies for AI behavior.
Was an AI Image Generator Taken Down for Making Child Porn?AI companies face scrutiny for enabling tools that facilitate the creation of child sexual abuse material, raising ethical and legal concerns.
Harmful "nudify" websites used Google, Apple, and Discord sign-on systemsMajor tech companies' sign-in systems facilitate access to harmful deepfake websites that exploit individuals' images without consent.
Tech Companies Furious at New Law That Would Hold Them Accountable When Their AI Does Bad StuffCalifornia is pushing for significant AI regulation to ensure safety and accountability, but this may hinder innovation in the tech industry.
The US government wants big tech to prove how secure its AI, cloud services areThe US government proposes rules for AI companies to report on safety and security measures to mitigate misuse and enhance national defense.
Sign or veto: What's next for California's AI disaster bill, SB 1047? | TechCrunchCalifornia's SB 1047 seeks to regulate AI risks by assigning liability to developers and requiring safety measures like kill switches.
Tech Companies Furious at New Law That Would Hold Them Accountable When Their AI Does Bad StuffCalifornia is pushing for significant AI regulation to ensure safety and accountability, but this may hinder innovation in the tech industry.
The US government wants big tech to prove how secure its AI, cloud services areThe US government proposes rules for AI companies to report on safety and security measures to mitigate misuse and enhance national defense.
Sign or veto: What's next for California's AI disaster bill, SB 1047? | TechCrunchCalifornia's SB 1047 seeks to regulate AI risks by assigning liability to developers and requiring safety measures like kill switches.
What's next for KOSA, the controversial 'child safety' bill that could change online speechKOSPA seeks to enhance minor online safety but faces challenges related to freedom of speech and First Amendment regulations.
Telegram Founder Charged With Wide Range of Crimes in FrancePavel Durov, Telegram's founder, faces serious charges in France for user misconduct on the platform, highlighting accountability in tech.
What's next for KOSA, the controversial 'child safety' bill that could change online speechKOSPA seeks to enhance minor online safety but faces challenges related to freedom of speech and First Amendment regulations.
Telegram Founder Charged With Wide Range of Crimes in FrancePavel Durov, Telegram's founder, faces serious charges in France for user misconduct on the platform, highlighting accountability in tech.