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fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

Roblox adds features for teens to talk less restrictedly to real-life friends

This makes Roblox the only major platform that will require age verification, like facial age estimation, in order to use private voice or unfiltered chat.
Digital life
fromArs Technica
2 weeks ago

Pebblebee tracker's new SOS alert reminds us that updates can be good for gadgets

Pebblebee announced that its Clip Universal Bluetooth trackers will now feature an Alert function that activates a siren and strobing light for emergencies.
Gadgets
fromZDNET
2 weeks ago

Two new Android 16 security features protect you better - how to switch them on now

Android 16 introduces Identity Check and Advanced Protection features for improved user security and privacy.
fromSocial Media Today
3 weeks ago

X CEO Linda Yaccarino Steps Down After Two Years in the Role

I first spoke of his vision for X, I knew it would be the opportunity of a lifetime to carry out the extraordinary mission of this company. I'm immensely grateful to him for entrusting me with the responsibility of protecting free speech, turning the company around, and transforming X into the Everything App.
Digital life
#leadership-change
fromTESLARATI
3 weeks ago

Linda Yaccarino steps down as X CEO

Linda Yaccarino resigns as CEO of X after two years, emphasizing significant progress in user safety and the company's evolution into an Everything App.
#ai-ethics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago
US politics

X User Threatens Lawsuit After Elon Musk's Grok' AI Gives Step-by-Step Instructions on How to Break Into His House and Rape Him

Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
5 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.
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago
US politics

X User Threatens Lawsuit After Elon Musk's Grok' AI Gives Step-by-Step Instructions on How to Break Into His House and Rape Him

Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
5 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.
fromSocial Media Today
1 month ago

Meta's Rolling Out Threads DMs to All Users

Messaging in Threads is restricted to mutual followers aged 18 and older to enhance safety.
#ai
fromFuturism
1 month ago

The Architects of Project 2025 Are Suddenly Very Concerned About AI Safety

"It's ridiculous to think that, in today's America, we can rely on these apps without safeguards," Hodges declares.
Artificial intelligence
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Mark Zuckerberg must have noticed people were sharing cringy things on Meta AI. It's now a little harder to accidentally spill.

Mark Zuckerberg's company is now giving users a new pop-up warning before they share something to Meta AI's 'Discover' feed.
Artificial intelligence
#cybersecurity
Privacy technologies
fromThe Hacker News
1 month ago

Popular Chrome Extensions Leak API Keys, User Data via HTTP and Hardcoded Credentials

Popular Google Chrome extensions are exposing user data by transmitting it over unencrypted HTTP.
Certain Chrome extensions may be vulnerable to privacy and security threats.
Privacy professionals
fromCSO Online
4 months 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.
Privacy technologies
fromThe Hacker News
1 month ago

Popular Chrome Extensions Leak API Keys, User Data via HTTP and Hardcoded Credentials

Popular Google Chrome extensions are exposing user data by transmitting it over unencrypted HTTP.
Certain Chrome extensions may be vulnerable to privacy and security threats.
Privacy professionals
fromCSO Online
4 months 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.
#data-breach
Privacy professionals
fromMail Online
2 months ago

Major hack exposes 184 million Apple and Google accounts

Massive data breach of over 184 million accounts discovered, containing sensitive information from major online platforms.
Users are urged to change passwords and enable Two-Factor Authentication for security against this breach.
#android-security
Privacy technologies
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

Google announces new security features for Android for protection against scam and theft | TechCrunch

Google announced new security features for Android to enhance user protection against scams and unauthorized device access.
Games
fromForbes
2 months ago

Delete Any Apps On Your Phone That Are On This List

Over 2.5 million dangerous apps are installed on Android devices monthly, as users fall for malicious replicas of legitimate apps.
Privacy technologies
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

Google announces new security features for Android for protection against scam and theft | TechCrunch

Google announced new security features for Android to enhance user protection against scams and unauthorized device access.
Games
fromForbes
2 months ago

Delete Any Apps On Your Phone That Are On This List

Over 2.5 million dangerous apps are installed on Android devices monthly, as users fall for malicious replicas of legitimate apps.
#apple
fromZDNET
6 months ago
Digital life

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

fromZDNET
6 months ago
Digital life

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

fromThe Verge
3 months ago

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.
fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
3 months ago

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.
fromThe New Yorker
3 months ago

Briefly Noted Book Reviews

Careless People tracks Facebook's transformation as a political entity, revealing its alarming indifference to user safety and ethical considerations during major global events.
World politics
fromZDNET
3 months ago

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.
fromGameSpot
3 months ago

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.
#social-media
fromEngadget
8 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.
Marketing tech
fromPR Daily
3 months 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.
fromstupidDOPE
3 months ago

Top 10 Things to Know Before Buying Weed | stupidDOPE

"New users or those trying a new product should start with a low dose and wait to see how their body reacts."
Beer
#tiktok
fromZDNET
4 months ago
Privacy technologies

TikTok rolls out a new Security Checkup tool. Here's how it works

fromTechCrunch
4 months ago
Privacy technologies

TikTok rolls out a 'Security Checkup' tool to help users secure their accounts | TechCrunch

Marketing
fromWashington Post
6 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.
fromZDNET
4 months ago
Privacy technologies

TikTok rolls out a new Security Checkup tool. Here's how it works

fromTechCrunch
4 months ago
Privacy technologies

TikTok rolls out a 'Security Checkup' tool to help users secure their accounts | TechCrunch

Marketing
fromWashington Post
6 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.
fromTechCrunch
4 months ago

Character AI is adding parental supervision tools to improve teen safety | TechCrunch

Character AI is enhancing user safety by introducing new parental insights features that summarize teenagers' activity on the app, addressing concerns about child protection.
Marketing tech
Marketing tech
fromExchangewire
4 months ago

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.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 months 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.
fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
4 months ago

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.
Privacy technologies
fromSlashGear
4 months ago

How To Prevent Your Smart TV From Spying On You - SlashGear

Smart TVs enhance convenience but raise privacy concerns through data tracking.
Automatic Content Recognition can infringe on user privacy.
Disabling tracking features in smart TVs is often difficult.
Apple
fromThe Verge
5 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.
fromEngadget
5 months ago

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

Internal company documents show information on IP addresses, photos, and birthdate were not used to ban a user if they appear on another Match dating app.
Miscellaneous
Artificial intelligence
fromFast Company
5 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.
Miscellaneous
fromThe Verge
5 months ago

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.
fromPCMAG
5 months ago

Weird Duolingo Tweet Is Legit, But Don't Respond With Your Credit Card Number

Duolingo's marketing stunt mistakenly risks phishing by jokingly asking users for credit card information in a tweet.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 months ago

Online dating's untold dangers

Jackie Cruz emphasizes that the responsibility for safety in online dating should be a shared effort between users and platforms. However, she points out that much of the burden currently falls upon women. She argues that as online dating becomes more prevalent, platforms must implement stricter safety measures to protect users from potential threats. Women should not have to navigate these spaces with fear, highlighting the pressing need for change in how dating apps address user safety.
Women
Miscellaneous
fromEngadget
6 months ago

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
6 months ago

X's new parody labels won't fix its impersonation problem

X introduces labels for parody accounts to improve transparency, though their application is not mandatory, risking continued confusion among users.
Digital life
fromTheregister
7 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.
fromwww.nytimes.com
8 months ago

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.
fromThe Verge
8 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.
fromWashington Post
9 months ago

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.
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