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UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
20 hours ago

What are the UK government's plans to regulate social media for under-16s?

Keir Starmer demands social media firms prioritize children's safety and implement stricter regulations to protect them from harmful content.
Books
fromSlate Magazine
3 hours ago

A New Kind of Scandal Is Growing Online. It's Ruining Careers-and Aimed at the Wrong Target.

A.I. detection controversies highlight concerns over authorship and the impact of technology on writing.
SF parents
fromThe Cipher Brief
1 day ago

Could Your Child Be a Member of the Most Dangerous Online Community? What Every Parent Needs to Watch Out For

The True Crime Community is a dangerous online subculture that idolizes mass shooters and has been linked to numerous violent attacks.
#google
Privacy technologies
fromThe Hacker News
1 hour ago

Google Blocks 8.3B Policy-Violating Ads in 2025, Launches Android 17 Privacy Overhaul

Google announced Play policy updates to enhance user privacy and combat fraud, including new contact and location permission features.
Marketing tech
fromTechCrunch
22 hours ago

Google is now targeting bad ads over bad actors | TechCrunch

Google blocked 8.3 billion ads in 2025, utilizing AI to enhance detection while suspending fewer advertiser accounts than expected.
Privacy technologies
fromPCWorld
1 day ago

Google will soon penalize sites that hijack your browser's back button

Google will penalize websites that hijack the browser's back button to improve user experience and eliminate frustrating redirects.
Privacy professionals
fromThe Verge
2 days ago

Privacy advocates want Google to stop handing consumer data over to ICE

Google is being investigated for allegedly failing to notify users before disclosing their data to law enforcement.
Privacy technologies
fromThe Hacker News
1 hour ago

Google Blocks 8.3B Policy-Violating Ads in 2025, Launches Android 17 Privacy Overhaul

Google announced Play policy updates to enhance user privacy and combat fraud, including new contact and location permission features.
Marketing tech
fromTechCrunch
22 hours ago

Google is now targeting bad ads over bad actors | TechCrunch

Google blocked 8.3 billion ads in 2025, utilizing AI to enhance detection while suspending fewer advertiser accounts than expected.
Privacy technologies
fromPCWorld
1 day ago

Google will soon penalize sites that hijack your browser's back button

Google will penalize websites that hijack the browser's back button to improve user experience and eliminate frustrating redirects.
Privacy professionals
fromThe Verge
2 days ago

Privacy advocates want Google to stop handing consumer data over to ICE

Google is being investigated for allegedly failing to notify users before disclosing their data to law enforcement.
fromEngadget
22 hours ago

Meta isn't setting its Oversight Board free just yet

The Oversight Board has taken steps to formalize its long-contemplated desire to work with other companies, but Meta has thus far declined to move forward with that process.
Artificial intelligence
EU data protection
fromSecurityWeek
6 hours ago

53 DDoS Domains Taken Down by Law Enforcement

Law enforcement in 21 countries coordinated to disrupt DDoS-for-hire services, resulting in arrests and the takedown of numerous domains.
#cybersecurity
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
1 hour ago

In Other News: Satellite Cybersecurity Act, $90K Chrome Flaw, Teen Hacker Arrested

Senate legislation aims to enhance satellite cybersecurity amid rising threats and vulnerabilities in commercial satellite signals.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 hour ago
Information security

The rising cost of data breaches: Why backup and cyber protection must go hand in hand - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Cyber incidents now lead to significant financial and reputational damage, necessitating a unified strategy for backup and cyber protection.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
1 hour ago

In Other News: Satellite Cybersecurity Act, $90K Chrome Flaw, Teen Hacker Arrested

Senate legislation aims to enhance satellite cybersecurity amid rising threats and vulnerabilities in commercial satellite signals.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Child victims of online sexual abuse in UK inadequately protected, review finds

Child victims of online sexual abuse face increased risks due to police forces' inability to manage rising cases and inadequate protective measures.
Video games
fromKotaku
54 minutes ago

Fans Accuse Pragmata's Twitch Emote Of Referencing Pedo Meme

Capcom's new Twitch Chat Badge has sparked controversy over alleged inappropriate associations with a meme linked to pedophilia.
Relationships
fromwww.theguardian.com
22 hours ago

My friend keeps sending me unsettling social media videos. How do I tell her to stop? | Leading questions

Friendship dynamics can shift when communication preferences are not respected, leading to feelings of disconnect.
fromSecurityWeek
3 hours ago

Lawmakers Gathered Quietly to Talk About AI. Angst and Fears of 'Destruction' Followed

"People in our districts across this country are going to start feeling impacts very soon, and if we don't start thinking properly and aggressively and proactively about the challenges that AI creates, I fear that we're going to have a revolution on our hands," said Rep. Dave Min, D-Calif.
SF politics
Marketing tech
fromForbes
5 hours ago

The Brewing Controversy Of Attorneys And Law Firms Running Ads Immersed Throughout AI Chatbot Conversations

Lawyers and law firms are considering advertising during AI chats to reach potential clients effectively.
SF LGBT
fromWIRED
3 hours ago

The Influencers Normalizing Not Having Sex

Abstinence from sex is rising among both genders, with young women experiencing a significant increase in celibacy.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
5 hours ago

House extends surveillance powers for 10 days

The House voted to extend a controversial surveillance program, FISA 702, until April 30 amid ongoing debates about privacy and national security.
Education
fromWIRED
2 days ago

The Deepfake Nudes Crisis in Schools Is Much Worse Than You Thought

AI-generated deepfake nude images are impacting nearly 90 schools and over 600 students globally, causing severe emotional distress among victims.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
17 hours ago

When listings lie: AI staging pushes real estate into an ethics gray zone

The true picture standard in real estate requires accurate representation in advertising and marketing, impacting buyer perceptions and legal claims.
Apple
fromTNW | Tech
1 day ago

Apple secretly threatened to pull Grok from the App Store over deepfake nudes

Apple threatened to remove xAI's Grok app from the App Store due to non-compliance with content guidelines regarding non-consensual deepfakes.
Digital life
fromwww.dw.com
3 days ago

Dangerous Apps In the Web of Data Brokers

Smartphone apps collect detailed location data, often shared with data brokers, posing security risks to users, including soldiers and government officials.
#cybercrime
Information security
fromTechCrunch
18 hours ago

European police email 75,000 people asking them to stop DDoS attacks | TechCrunch

A global law enforcement operation targeted over 75,000 alleged cybercriminals using DDoS-for-hire services, resulting in arrests and domain takedowns.
Information security
fromTechCrunch
18 hours ago

European police email 75,000 people asking them to stop DDoS attacks | TechCrunch

A global law enforcement operation targeted over 75,000 alleged cybercriminals using DDoS-for-hire services, resulting in arrests and domain takedowns.
fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
2 days ago

Digital Hopes, Real Power: The Rise of Network Shutdowns

In 2024 alone, authorities imposed 304 internet shutdowns across 54 countries - the highest number ever recorded. This reflects a growing trend of governments treating connectivity as a weapon.
World politics
NYC parents
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Roblox to implement youth protections and pay $12m in Nevada settlement

Roblox will enhance protections for young users and pay over $12 million to Nevada as part of a landmark agreement for online safety.
fromNature
3 days ago

Researchers: here's how to audit your fragmented digital identity

A search for 'Guo Wei' in ORCID returned 616 profiles, none affiliated with the Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, highlighting the difficulty in verifying academic identities.
Higher education
Deliverability
fromZDNET
2 days ago

This simple email trick saves me from annoying marketing spam (and it's free to do)

Using a dedicated shopping email can effectively reduce spam and clutter in your primary inbox.
#childrens-safety
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

Phone firms should use technology to stop children taking nudes, police chief says

Tech firms must enhance children's online safety by preventing the creation of nude images on their devices, according to law enforcement officials.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Social media leaders called to Downing Street over children's safety

Social media executives are meeting with UK leaders to discuss children's online safety and responsibilities of tech companies.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

Phone firms should use technology to stop children taking nudes, police chief says

Tech firms must enhance children's online safety by preventing the creation of nude images on their devices, according to law enforcement officials.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Social media leaders called to Downing Street over children's safety

Social media executives are meeting with UK leaders to discuss children's online safety and responsibilities of tech companies.
fromEngadget
3 days ago

Majority of Australian kids are still on banned social media platforms, study finds

These results raise major questions about the effectiveness of Australia's social media ban and show it would be a high stakes gamble for the UK to follow suit now.
Public health
Silicon Valley food
fromwww.businessinsider.com
5 days ago

This TikTok vigilante is calling out what he says are obnoxious influencers and getting legal threats

Jay became a prominent influencer critic after mocking entitled influencers, helping to grow his family's snack brand on TikTok.
#privacy
Privacy professionals
fromKqed
2 days ago

What Is the Point of California's Privacy Laws if Big Tech Ignores Them? | KQED

Google's non-compliance with the Global Privacy Control opt-out signal is evident in network traffic.
fromAdExchanger
2 days ago
Privacy professionals

Cookies, Whether You Want Them Or Not; Feeding The 'Industry Plants' | AdExchanger

Microsoft's cookie policies raise concerns about user privacy despite opting out of third-party data sharing.
Privacy professionals
fromKqed
2 days ago

What Is the Point of California's Privacy Laws if Big Tech Ignores Them? | KQED

Google's non-compliance with the Global Privacy Control opt-out signal is evident in network traffic.
Privacy professionals
fromAdExchanger
2 days ago

Cookies, Whether You Want Them Or Not; Feeding The 'Industry Plants' | AdExchanger

Microsoft's cookie policies raise concerns about user privacy despite opting out of third-party data sharing.
Privacy professionals
fromGeeky Gadgets
5 hours ago

Why ChatGPT is Suddenly Collecting 70% More of Your Personal Data

Data collection by AI chatbots has surged, raising significant privacy concerns as 70% now gather user location data, up from 40% last year.
#meta
fromFuturism
3 days ago
Privacy professionals

Huge Group of Experts Warns Meta That Its Pervert Glasses Will Enable Terrible Crimes

fromABA Journal
1 week ago
Social media marketing

Facebook, Instagram pulling ads from lawyers looking for plaintiffs ... to sue them

Law
fromArs Technica
3 weeks ago

Meta loses trial after arguing child exploitation was "inevitable" on its apps

A jury is deadlocked on financial damages in a case against Meta, which plans to appeal a New Mexico verdict regarding child safety.
Law
fromwww.bbc.com
6 days ago

Meta pulls Facebook ads recruiting for social media addiction lawsuits

Meta has removed law firm ads related to social media addiction, stating it won't allow profit from harmful claims.
Privacy professionals
fromFuturism
3 days ago

Huge Group of Experts Warns Meta That Its Pervert Glasses Will Enable Terrible Crimes

Meta's Ray-Ban AI glasses face backlash for privacy violations and plans for facial recognition technology, prompting outrage from civil rights groups.
Law
fromArs Technica
3 weeks ago

Meta loses trial after arguing child exploitation was "inevitable" on its apps

A jury is deadlocked on financial damages in a case against Meta, which plans to appeal a New Mexico verdict regarding child safety.
Parenting
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 week ago

Tech can't wait for regulation to protect children online | Computer Weekly

Harmful online content for children results from profit-driven algorithms, not parenting or education failures.
Artificial intelligence
fromTheregister
23 hours ago

Make bad moves on AI and face voter backlash, govts warned

The UK government must demonstrate AI benefits to the public to mitigate backlash and concerns over job losses and risks associated with the technology.
Intellectual property law
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

Motorola sues social platforms and creators over posts, raising speech concerns in India | TechCrunch

Motorola's lawsuit against social media platforms and creators raises concerns about limiting critical coverage of the company.
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

I felt ashamed and scared': how an online friendship became a sextortion nightmare

Online friendships can lead to severe risks, including sextortion, which can have devastating emotional consequences.
#social-media
fromBoston.com
1 day ago
Privacy technologies

Healey proposes bill to limit time young people can spend on social media

Digital life
fromExchangewire
2 weeks ago

Regulating Social Media: Where do we go from here?

Social media platforms are designed for addiction, prompting global legislative actions to restrict children's access.
Social media marketing
fromHer Campus
1 week ago

They Knew, They Didn't Care, & We Are All Paying For It

Social media platforms like Instagram have been found liable for mental health damage to young users, with internal documents revealing harmful strategies targeting teens.
Digital life
fromwww.dw.com
5 days ago

Does age verification for social media help protect kids?

Governments are implementing age limits on social media to protect minors, but experts question the effectiveness of such measures.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

MPs vote against social media ban for under-16s a second time

MPs rejected a proposal to ban under-16s from social media, while the government plans to consult on age restrictions and online safety measures.
Privacy technologies
fromBoston.com
1 day ago

Healey proposes bill to limit time young people can spend on social media

Healey's bill mandates age verification and restricts features on social media for users under 18 to combat mental health issues.
Digital life
fromExchangewire
2 weeks ago

Regulating Social Media: Where do we go from here?

Social media platforms are designed for addiction, prompting global legislative actions to restrict children's access.
Social media marketing
fromHer Campus
1 week ago

They Knew, They Didn't Care, & We Are All Paying For It

Social media platforms like Instagram have been found liable for mental health damage to young users, with internal documents revealing harmful strategies targeting teens.
Law
fromDigiday
4 days ago

Creator scandals have turned morality clauses into brands' go-to exit strategy

Brands use morality clauses to terminate partnerships with creators when they become liabilities, allowing unilateral power without explanation.
#age-verification
Privacy technologies
fromThe Verge
23 hours ago

Age verification is a mess but we're doing it anyway

Age verification methods on the internet are flawed, leading to challenges in effectively preventing underage access to inappropriate content.
EU data protection
fromWIRED
18 hours ago

Europe's Online Age Verification App Is Here

The European online age verification app ensures anonymous age verification using ID cards or passports, protecting children from harmful content.
Privacy technologies
fromThe Verge
23 hours ago

Age verification is a mess but we're doing it anyway

Age verification methods on the internet are flawed, leading to challenges in effectively preventing underage access to inappropriate content.
EU data protection
fromWIRED
18 hours ago

Europe's Online Age Verification App Is Here

The European online age verification app ensures anonymous age verification using ID cards or passports, protecting children from harmful content.
#generative-ai
fromSFGATE
22 hours ago
Marketing tech

AI is a gold mine for spammers and scammers, but Google is using it as a tool to fight back

fromAP News
22 hours ago
Marketing tech

AI is a gold mine for spammers and scammers, but Google is using it as a tool to fight back

Marketing tech
fromSFGATE
22 hours ago

AI is a gold mine for spammers and scammers, but Google is using it as a tool to fight back

Generative AI tools have intensified online spam and scams, prompting tech giants like Google to enhance their defenses against these threats.
Marketing tech
fromAP News
22 hours ago

AI is a gold mine for spammers and scammers, but Google is using it as a tool to fight back

Generative AI tools have intensified online spam and scams, prompting tech companies like Google to enhance their defenses against malicious ads.
Law
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Meta must face Massachusetts lawsuit over youth social media addiction, court rules

Meta Platforms faces a lawsuit for allegedly designing addictive features targeting young users, as ruled by the Massachusetts supreme judicial court.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Online child sexual abuse cases not being properly investigated, review finds

Police forces are failing to investigate online child sexual abuse due to rising demand and insufficient resources.
Privacy technologies
fromGadgets 360
1 day ago

Over 75 Privacy Orgs Urge Meta to Not Develop Facial Recognition Feature

Meta's development of AI-powered facial recognition for smart glasses has sparked privacy concerns, prompting 77 organizations to urge its halt.
Social media marketing
fromMedium
12 hours ago

I watched the manosphere documentary; here is how design is making things worse.

The manosphere thrives on toxic online communities that promote misogyny and anti-feminism, driven by algorithms rewarding controversial content.
Information security
fromTechRepublic
18 hours ago

McGraw-Hill Confirms Data Exposure, Hackers Claim 45M Salesforce Records Leaked

Unauthorized access to limited internal data at McGraw-Hill was linked to a Salesforce misconfiguration, raising concerns about potential identity fraud and harassment.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Social media companies must step up' on child safety, Starmer says

The Independent emphasizes the importance of accessible journalism and the need for accountability from social media companies regarding child protection.
Privacy technologies
fromDigital Trends
1 day ago

Damning report finds Apple and Google's app stores boosting nudify apps

Apple and Google are promoting harmful nudify apps through their search and advertising systems, despite policies against adult content.
Social media marketing
fromWIRED
2 days ago

X's Big Bot Purge Wiped Out a Lot of People's Secret Porn Feeds

X's crackdown on bots has led to the suspension of many human accounts, including those used for private content curation.
Marketing tech
fromBloomberglaw
3 days ago

Meta Cases Put Social Media Platforms at Securities Fraud Risk

Social media platforms face new legal challenges regarding their role in facilitating fraudulent securities schemes.
#data-privacy
Privacy professionals
fromZDNET
2 days ago

A data removal service helped me reclaim my privacy - see if you need one, too

Personal data is collected and sold by brokers, making removal services essential for protecting sensitive information.
Privacy professionals
fromZDNET
2 days ago

A data removal service helped me reclaim my privacy - see if you need one, too

Personal data is collected and sold by brokers, making removal services essential for protecting sensitive information.
Social media marketing
fromAdExchanger
1 day ago

Rewards App Faces Data Broker Accusations; Apple Loves Advertising, Apparently | AdExchanger

Freecash faced allegations of extracting sensitive user data while promoting itself as a rewards app, leading to its removal from the App Store.
Law
fromAxios
1 week ago

Scoop: Meta removes ads for social media addiction litigation

Lawyers are seeking new plaintiffs for class action lawsuits related to social media addiction, with ads running on major platforms.
EU data protection
fromTNW | Eu
6 days ago

Estonia is the rare EU country opposing bans on children's social media use

Estonia and Belgium declined the Jutland Declaration, emphasizing different concerns about age-based social media restrictions and advocating for digital literacy instead.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Tech bosses could face jail for failing to remove revenge porn from websites

New government proposals aim to hold tech executives accountable for failing to remove revenge porn from their platforms.
Privacy professionals
fromFuturism
2 days ago

Woman Sues OpenAI, Saying ChatGPT Unleashed a Vicious Stalker Against Her and Did Nothing When She Begged for Help

A woman sued OpenAI, claiming ChatGPT exacerbated her stalker's delusions and that the company failed to intervene despite her pleas for help.
fromJewish Insider
2 days ago

Instagram fails to remove nearly all reported extremist content after Meta moderation rollback, ADL study finds

The ADL report identified 105 accounts affiliated with white supremacist Nick Fuentes' 'groyper' network, with more than 1.4 million combined followers. Those accounts frequently posted antisemitic conspiracy theories, Holocaust denial and pro-Hitler content.
Social media marketing
Privacy professionals
from404 Media
3 days ago

Google, Microsoft, Meta All Tracking You Even When You Opt Out, According to an Independent Audit

Microsoft, Meta, and Google may be violating California privacy laws by failing to honor user opt-out requests for ad cookies.
Privacy professionals
fromSecurityWeek
3 days ago

BrowserGate: Claims of LinkedIn 'Spying' Clash With Security Research Findings

LinkedIn allegedly scans users' computers to collect data on browser extensions, raising concerns about corporate espionage.
Privacy professionals
fromRoute Fifty
3 days ago

Getting privacy policy right in a competitive digital economy

State and local leaders aim to balance privacy protection with economic competitiveness, as inconsistent privacy laws can hinder business operations and consumer trust.
Social media marketing
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

It started with a tip-off': how a Guardian investigation exposed child sex trafficking on Facebook and Instagram

Child sexual abuse trafficking surged during the pandemic, with platforms like Facebook and Instagram being exploited for these crimes.
fromArs Technica
3 days ago

Your tech support company runs scams. Stop-or disguise with more fraud?

Tech Live Connect processed fraudulent charges using real customer data, including names and addresses, to make the charges appear legitimate and maintain a low chargeback ratio.
Privacy professionals
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

'He sent me reams of naked photos': Victims of cyberflasher speak out

A prominent violinist used social media to repeatedly send explicit sexual images and videos to multiple female musicians, causing serious distress and harassment.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Understanding and Preventing Image-Based Sexual Abuse

Image-based sexual abuse is sexual violence causing enduring social, psychological, and economic harm, requiring changes in consent norms, empathy, and accountability for prevention.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Tech firms will have 48 hours to remove abusive images under new law

UK proposal requires tech platforms to remove non-consensual intimate images within 48 hours and allows fines up to 10% of global sales or blocking.
Privacy professionals
fromWIRED
2 months ago

How Data Brokers Can Fuel Violence Against Public Servants

Comprehensive state consumer privacy laws fail to protect public servants, enabling a data-to-violence pipeline by allowing public-source personal data to be sold and exposed.
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