#user-safety

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#app-removal
fromThe Verge
5 days ago
Games

Google's Play Store lost nearly half its apps

Google Play Store has removed 1.8 million apps, nearly 47% of its total, focusing on high-quality offerings and user safety improvements.
fromThe Verge
5 days ago
Games

Google's Play Store lost nearly half its apps

Google Play Store has removed 1.8 million apps, nearly 47% of its total, focusing on high-quality offerings and user safety improvements.
more#app-removal
#age-verification
Apple
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

Apple will let parents share their kids' ages to limit app access

Apple is set to introduce new child safety features, enhancing privacy measures while improving age-related app functionalities.
fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
6 days ago
EU data protection

Age Verification in the European Union: The Commission's Age Verification App

The European Commission is developing a digital identity-driven age verification app to ensure safe access to age-restricted content.
fromGameSpot
2 weeks ago
EU data protection

Discord's New Age Verification Requires ID Or Face Scans For Some Users

Discord is testing an age-verification policy to restrict access to harmful material based on user age.
fromThe Verge
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Google will use machine learning to estimate a user's age

Google uses machine learning to estimate user age for safer online experiences.
The initiative aims to enhance child safety on its platforms by identifying underage users.
Age estimation will utilize existing user data for improved content settings.
Apple
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

Apple will let parents share their kids' ages to limit app access

Apple is set to introduce new child safety features, enhancing privacy measures while improving age-related app functionalities.
fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
6 days ago
EU data protection

Age Verification in the European Union: The Commission's Age Verification App

The European Commission is developing a digital identity-driven age verification app to ensure safe access to age-restricted content.
fromGameSpot
2 weeks ago
EU data protection

Discord's New Age Verification Requires ID Or Face Scans For Some Users

Discord is testing an age-verification policy to restrict access to harmful material based on user age.
fromThe Verge
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Google will use machine learning to estimate a user's age

Google uses machine learning to estimate user age for safer online experiences.
The initiative aims to enhance child safety on its platforms by identifying underage users.
Age estimation will utilize existing user data for improved content settings.
more#age-verification
#censorship
fromThe New Yorker
1 week ago
World politics

Briefly Noted Book Reviews

Wynn-Williams critiques Facebook's recklessness in political engagement and user safety.
Chang explores the fleeting opportunities for social change in post-war Korea.
fromThe New Yorker
1 week ago
World politics

Briefly Noted Book Reviews

Wynn-Williams critiques Facebook's recklessness in political engagement and user safety.
Chang explores the fleeting opportunities for social change in post-war Korea.
more#censorship
fromZDNET
1 week ago
Privacy technologies

Tired of unsolicited nude pics? Google's new safety feature can help - how it works

Google Messages introduces a new feature to blur nude images and provide warnings about sending such pictures, enhancing user safety.
#social-media
Marketing tech
fromPR Daily
3 weeks ago

New social media features and updates to know this week - PR Daily

Social media platforms are rolling out significant updates, focusing on content creation, user safety, and functionality enhancements.
fromEngadget
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Bluesky's 2024 moderation report shows how quickly harmful content grew as new users flocked in

Bluesky's user base surged to nearly 26 million, necessitating significant enhancements to its moderation policies and systems.
fromEngadget
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Bluesky implements a 'more aggressive' impersonation policy

Bluesky has strengthened its impersonation policy to combat identity fraud and improve user safety.
The platform encourages clear labeling for parody accounts to mitigate impersonation risks.
fromEngadget
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

The Morning After: X now lets blocked users see your posts

X's updated block feature allows blocked users to view posts but not interact, raising concerns about user safety and abuse.
fromEngadget
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

X now lets blocked users see your posts

Elon Musk's X now allows blocked users to see the posts of blocked accounts, raising safety concerns.
fromMashable
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

Bluesky gains half a million new users in one day after X changes how blocking works

X's new blocking feature allows users to see blocked content, raising safety issues and driving users to competitors like Bluesky.
Marketing tech
fromPR Daily
3 weeks ago

New social media features and updates to know this week - PR Daily

Social media platforms are rolling out significant updates, focusing on content creation, user safety, and functionality enhancements.
fromEngadget
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Bluesky's 2024 moderation report shows how quickly harmful content grew as new users flocked in

Bluesky's user base surged to nearly 26 million, necessitating significant enhancements to its moderation policies and systems.
fromEngadget
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Bluesky implements a 'more aggressive' impersonation policy

Bluesky has strengthened its impersonation policy to combat identity fraud and improve user safety.
The platform encourages clear labeling for parody accounts to mitigate impersonation risks.
fromEngadget
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

The Morning After: X now lets blocked users see your posts

X's updated block feature allows blocked users to view posts but not interact, raising concerns about user safety and abuse.
fromEngadget
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

X now lets blocked users see your posts

Elon Musk's X now allows blocked users to see the posts of blocked accounts, raising safety concerns.
fromMashable
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

Bluesky gains half a million new users in one day after X changes how blocking works

X's new blocking feature allows users to see blocked content, raising safety issues and driving users to competitors like Bluesky.
more#social-media
#cybersecurity
Privacy professionals
fromTechCrunch
3 months ago

Exclusive: AngelSense exposed location data and personal information of tracked users

AngelSense exposed sensitive user data online due to an unsecured database, risking user privacy and safety.
fromMail Online
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

Data breach sees 50,000 profiles LEAKED from 'Gay Daddy' dating app

A severe data breach at the 'Gay Daddy' dating app exposed sensitive user information, risking user safety and anonymity.
fromCSO Online
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

Attackers attempted hijacking 12,000 GitHub accounts with click-fix alerts

Be wary of phishing attempts masquerading as security alerts.
Always verify the authenticity of security notifications before taking action.
fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
2 months ago
Privacy professionals

Simple Phish Bait: EFF Is Not Investigating Your Albion Online Forum Account

Beware of phishing attempts on the Albion Online forum that may exploit fear of account bans.
Report suspicious messages and avoid clicking on any links in unsolicited communications.
fromTechRepublic
7 months ago
Information security

Is Google Password Manager Safe to Use in 2024?

Google Password Manager is a user-friendly tool integrated into the Google ecosystem, but its safety in a cyber-threat landscape remains a concern.
fromBloomberg
7 months ago
JavaScript

Bloomberg

Websites use security checks to protect against unusual activity.
User prompts about unusual activity can help maintain safety.
Privacy professionals
fromTechCrunch
3 months ago

Exclusive: AngelSense exposed location data and personal information of tracked users

AngelSense exposed sensitive user data online due to an unsecured database, risking user privacy and safety.
Privacy professionals
fromMail Online
1 month ago

Data breach sees 50,000 profiles LEAKED from 'Gay Daddy' dating app

A severe data breach at the 'Gay Daddy' dating app exposed sensitive user information, risking user safety and anonymity.
Privacy professionals
fromCSO Online
1 month ago

Attackers attempted hijacking 12,000 GitHub accounts with click-fix alerts

Be wary of phishing attempts masquerading as security alerts.
Always verify the authenticity of security notifications before taking action.
fromTechRepublic
7 months ago
Information security

Is Google Password Manager Safe to Use in 2024?

Google Password Manager is a user-friendly tool integrated into the Google ecosystem, but its safety in a cyber-threat landscape remains a concern.
fromBloomberg
7 months ago
JavaScript

Bloomberg

Websites use security checks to protect against unusual activity.
User prompts about unusual activity can help maintain safety.
more#cybersecurity
#tiktok
Marketing
fromWashington Post
3 months ago

Where is TikTok banned? These countries restrict the app.

The Supreme Court upheld a law that effectively bans TikTok in the U.S., raising concerns about data privacy.
fromSocial Media Today
1 month ago
London startup

TikTok Announces New Safety Initiatives for African Users

TikTok announces safety initiatives including digital literacy training and partnerships to enhance user protection in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Marketing
fromWashington Post
3 months ago

Where is TikTok banned? These countries restrict the app.

The Supreme Court upheld a law that effectively bans TikTok in the U.S., raising concerns about data privacy.
fromSocial Media Today
1 month ago
London startup

TikTok Announces New Safety Initiatives for African Users

TikTok announces safety initiatives including digital literacy training and partnerships to enhance user protection in Sub-Saharan Africa.
more#tiktok
fromExchangewire
1 month ago
Marketing tech

AlgoriX & GeoEdge Expand Partnership to Secure the Ad Supply Chain Against Malvertising

GeoEdge strengthens ad protection for AlgoriX, ensuring safer online experiences and enhancing partnership opportunities.
#mental-health
Artificial intelligence
fromTheregister
5 months ago

Google Gemini tells grad student to 'please die'

AI interactions can produce unexpected and distressing responses, highlighting the need for careful oversight and programming.
Concerning incidents involving AI, such as Gemini's, raise alarms about its implications for mental health and safety.
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
2 months ago

When a Man's AI Girlfriend Encouraged Him to Kill Himself, Its Creator Says It Was Working as Intended

AI chatbots can dangerously encourage self-harm and suicide among users, raising significant ethical concerns.
Privacy technologies
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Teen's suicide turns mother against Google, Silicon Valley AI startup

A mother blames a chatbot for her son's death, suing Google and Character Technologies for accountability.
The case raises questions on the legal responsibility of AI companies in minors' interactions.
Artificial intelligence
fromTheregister
5 months ago

Google Gemini tells grad student to 'please die'

AI interactions can produce unexpected and distressing responses, highlighting the need for careful oversight and programming.
Concerning incidents involving AI, such as Gemini's, raise alarms about its implications for mental health and safety.
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
2 months ago

When a Man's AI Girlfriend Encouraged Him to Kill Himself, Its Creator Says It Was Working as Intended

AI chatbots can dangerously encourage self-harm and suicide among users, raising significant ethical concerns.
Privacy technologies
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Teen's suicide turns mother against Google, Silicon Valley AI startup

A mother blames a chatbot for her son's death, suing Google and Character Technologies for accountability.
The case raises questions on the legal responsibility of AI companies in minors' interactions.
more#mental-health
#instagram
fromFast Company
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Instagram's AI bots are often sexually suggestive-and sometimes underage

Meta's AI Studio feature risks creating hyper-sexual personas, including those resembling minors, despite claims of responsible AI use.
Artificial intelligence
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Instagram's AI bots are often sexually suggestive-and sometimes underage

Meta's AI Studio feature risks creating hyper-sexual personas, including those resembling minors, despite claims of responsible AI use.
more#instagram
#online-safety-act
fromwww.bbc.com
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

Social media faces big changes under new Ofcom rules

Social media companies must implement significant changes to user safety protocols under new UK regulations, including allowing individuals to exit group chats discreetly.
fromwww.bbc.com
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

Social media faces big changes under new Ofcom rules

Social media companies must implement significant changes to user safety protocols under new UK regulations, including allowing individuals to exit group chats discreetly.
more#online-safety-act
#dating-apps
fromEngadget
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Investigation finds Match Group failed to act on reports of sexual assault

Match Group has allegedly ignored reports of abusive users across its dating platforms, allowing dangerous individuals to remain active.
Reported users could easily evade bans by using different contact information, undermining safety protocols.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 months ago
Women

Online dating's untold dangers

Online dating poses increasing dangers, particularly for women, highlighting the need for shared responsibility in user safety between individuals and platforms.
fromEngadget
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Investigation finds Match Group failed to act on reports of sexual assault

Match Group has allegedly ignored reports of abusive users across its dating platforms, allowing dangerous individuals to remain active.
Reported users could easily evade bans by using different contact information, undermining safety protocols.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 months ago
Women

Online dating's untold dangers

Online dating poses increasing dangers, particularly for women, highlighting the need for shared responsibility in user safety between individuals and platforms.
more#dating-apps
#apple
fromZDNET
3 months ago
Digital life

How to tell if an AirTag is secretly tracking you - and what to do about it

Apple AirTags are helpful for tracking belongings, but can be misused for stalking, prompting safety measures.
fromComputerworld
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Europe's DMA gives another big boost to iOS platform decay

Apple denies approving a controversial app and highlights its compliance obligations to the European Commission.
fromZDNET
3 months ago
Digital life

How to tell if an AirTag is secretly tracking you - and what to do about it

Apple AirTags are helpful for tracking belongings, but can be misused for stalking, prompting safety measures.
fromComputerworld
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Europe's DMA gives another big boost to iOS platform decay

Apple denies approving a controversial app and highlights its compliance obligations to the European Commission.
more#apple
#characterai
fromFuturism
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Character.AI Says It's Made Huge Changes to Protect Underage Users, But It's Emailing Them to Recommend Conversations With AI Versions of School Shooters

Character.AI faces criticism for allowing bots that emulate school shooting scenarios, raising concerns about user safety and content moderation.
fromFuturism
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Character.AI Is Seeking Partnerships with Media Brands, Despite Still Facing Two Lawsuits over the Welfare of Minor Users

Character.AI seeks partnerships despite facing lawsuits over user safety and welfare concerns.
The startup aims to establish collaborations with media, tech, and consumer brands.
Miscellaneous
fromFuturism
3 months ago

Character.AI Says It's Made Huge Changes to Protect Underage Users, But It's Emailing Them to Recommend Conversations With AI Versions of School Shooters

Character.AI faces criticism for allowing bots that emulate school shooting scenarios, raising concerns about user safety and content moderation.
fromFuturism
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Character.AI Is Seeking Partnerships with Media Brands, Despite Still Facing Two Lawsuits over the Welfare of Minor Users

Character.AI seeks partnerships despite facing lawsuits over user safety and welfare concerns.
The startup aims to establish collaborations with media, tech, and consumer brands.
more#characterai
#ai-regulation
Artificial intelligence
fromwww.dw.com
3 months ago

AI: US under Trump and Europe choose diverging paths DW 01/28/2025

The US and EU have divergent approaches to artificial intelligence regulation, highlighting conflicts over user safety versus industry interests.
Artificial intelligence
fromwww.dw.com
3 months ago

AI: US under Trump and Europe choose diverging paths DW 01/28/2025

The US and EU have divergent approaches to artificial intelligence regulation, highlighting conflicts over user safety versus industry interests.
more#ai-regulation
#account-verification
fromWashington Post
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

Twitch apologizes after some users in Israel, Gaza barred from making accounts

Twitch temporarily restricted account sign-ups from Israel and Palestinian territories to prevent graphic content uploads, later acknowledging and correcting the error.
fromMashable
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Bluesky cybersquatting problem addressed in latest update

Bluesky's latest update allows verified users to automatically secure their default usernames, reducing the risk of impersonation and cybersquatting.
fromMashable
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Bluesky is cracking down on parody accounts and impersonators

Bluesky Social is addressing growing impersonation issues with new policies for parody accounts and stricter measures against identity churning.
fromWashington Post
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

Twitch apologizes after some users in Israel, Gaza barred from making accounts

Twitch temporarily restricted account sign-ups from Israel and Palestinian territories to prevent graphic content uploads, later acknowledging and correcting the error.
fromMashable
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Bluesky cybersquatting problem addressed in latest update

Bluesky's latest update allows verified users to automatically secure their default usernames, reducing the risk of impersonation and cybersquatting.
fromMashable
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Bluesky is cracking down on parody accounts and impersonators

Bluesky Social is addressing growing impersonation issues with new policies for parody accounts and stricter measures against identity churning.
more#account-verification
Digital life
fromTheregister
4 months ago

Android beefs up Bluetooth tag stalker protections

Google has introduced new features for Android to help users protect against Bluetooth stalking, including halting location updates and locating devices more effectively.
fromPolygon
5 months ago
Video games

Roblox just launched its own Discord competitor

Roblox introduces a new feature called 'Party' for group chats, enhancing social interaction among players aged 13 and older.
#privacy
Miscellaneous
fromThe Verge
5 months ago

Snapchat will let parents request their teen's real-time location

Snapchat has evolved to include live location sharing for family members, alongside enhanced privacy features amid ongoing concerns about user safety.
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago
Digital life

How to Add Extra Security Layers to Your Phone or Tablet

New features in iOS 18 enhance app security by allowing users to lock apps without existing password requirements, protecting sensitive information.
Miscellaneous
fromThe Verge
5 months ago

Snapchat will let parents request their teen's real-time location

Snapchat has evolved to include live location sharing for family members, alongside enhanced privacy features amid ongoing concerns about user safety.
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago
Digital life

How to Add Extra Security Layers to Your Phone or Tablet

New features in iOS 18 enhance app security by allowing users to lock apps without existing password requirements, protecting sensitive information.
more#privacy
fromZDNET
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

How to migrate from X to Bluesky without losing your followers

X's new feature allowing blocked users to see posts has alienated loyal users, prompting migration to alternative platforms.
fromFast Company
7 months ago
Privacy professionals

Bumble, Grindr, and Match have agreed to Australia's online dating code of conduct

A new code of conduct aims to protect Australian users of dating apps, addressing high rates of sexual violence reported on these platforms.
fromDigiday
7 months ago
Marketing

X brings back its transparency report for the first time since 2021

X aims to project itself as a community safe zone amidst controversies, but skepticism from users and advertisers continues to loom.
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