#user-safety

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#tiktok

TikTok knew livestreams exploited kids - but turned a blind eye and 'profited significantly': Utah suit

TikTok's Live feature poses significant risks to minors, including exploitation and grooming, despite the company's claims of prioritizing user safety.

Universal Music Group Severs Ties With TikTok, Alleges "Indifference" and "Intimidation" in Open Letter

Universal Music Group (UMG) will no longer license content to TikTok due to conflicting approaches on compensation and user safety.
TikTok's use of AI-generated music and lack of action on content issues were some of the major concerns for UMG.

TikTok knew livestreams exploited kids - but turned a blind eye and 'profited significantly': Utah suit

TikTok's Live feature poses significant risks to minors, including exploitation and grooming, despite the company's claims of prioritizing user safety.

Universal Music Group Severs Ties With TikTok, Alleges "Indifference" and "Intimidation" in Open Letter

Universal Music Group (UMG) will no longer license content to TikTok due to conflicting approaches on compensation and user safety.
TikTok's use of AI-generated music and lack of action on content issues were some of the major concerns for UMG.
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#bluesky

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.

Half a Million Users Flooded to Twitter Competitor After Elon Musk Handed Creeps the Keys

Elon Musk's new blocking function on X undermines user safety, prompting mass exits to competing platforms like Bluesky.

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.

Bluesky is at a crossroads as users petition to ban newcomer over anti-trans views | TechCrunch

Bluesky's growing user base faces a critical test on maintaining its identity as a safe and inclusive platform amidst controversial new user participation.

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.

Bluesky chief doesn't know age limit for platform

Bluesky CEO mistakenly stated the age limit as 18 instead of 13, raising concerns over user verification and safety.

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.

Half a Million Users Flooded to Twitter Competitor After Elon Musk Handed Creeps the Keys

Elon Musk's new blocking function on X undermines user safety, prompting mass exits to competing platforms like Bluesky.

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.

Bluesky is at a crossroads as users petition to ban newcomer over anti-trans views | TechCrunch

Bluesky's growing user base faces a critical test on maintaining its identity as a safe and inclusive platform amidst controversial new user participation.

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.

Bluesky chief doesn't know age limit for platform

Bluesky CEO mistakenly stated the age limit as 18 instead of 13, raising concerns over user verification and safety.
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#android

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.

Android, Apple devices to get anti-stalking tracker alerts

Google and Apple are introducing anti-stalking features for Android and iOS to detect unauthorized tracking devices, emphasizing user safety and privacy.

How to screen calls on an Android phone

Android phones have integrated features to combat spam and scam calls.
Google's Phone app can verify unknown callers against a spam database.
Samsung offers a similar Smart Call feature for call detection.

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.

Android, Apple devices to get anti-stalking tracker alerts

Google and Apple are introducing anti-stalking features for Android and iOS to detect unauthorized tracking devices, emphasizing user safety and privacy.

How to screen calls on an Android phone

Android phones have integrated features to combat spam and scam calls.
Google's Phone app can verify unknown callers against a spam database.
Samsung offers a similar Smart Call feature for call detection.
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Airbnb's anti-party tech is cracking down on 'unauthorized' get togethers

Airbnb is employing machine learning to prevent unauthorized party bookings, particularly during New Year's Eve celebrations.
High-risk bookings may be blocked or redirected, helping to maintain safe hosting environments over holidays.
#cybersecurity

AI fears are leaving Apple users exposed to data-stealing bug and experts urge to update - before it's too late

Delaying iPhone updates exposes users to significant cybersecurity risks, allowing unauthorized app access to sensitive data.

Dangerous new Android malware infects 11 million devices - here's what we know

Compromised SDKs can lead to widespread malware distribution, affecting millions of devices.
Users should update or replace compromised applications to protect their devices.

LastPass Review 2024: Is it Still Safe and Reliable?

LastPass's recent data breaches raise significant concerns about its safety and reliability as a password manager.

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.

Why Hackers Aren't Stopped by Account Lockouts | HackerNoon

Account lockouts often fail to stop hackers effectively due to their reliance on online protections, which cybercriminals can bypass using offline methods.

Bloomberg

Websites use security checks to protect against unusual activity.
User prompts about unusual activity can help maintain safety.

AI fears are leaving Apple users exposed to data-stealing bug and experts urge to update - before it's too late

Delaying iPhone updates exposes users to significant cybersecurity risks, allowing unauthorized app access to sensitive data.

Dangerous new Android malware infects 11 million devices - here's what we know

Compromised SDKs can lead to widespread malware distribution, affecting millions of devices.
Users should update or replace compromised applications to protect their devices.

LastPass Review 2024: Is it Still Safe and Reliable?

LastPass's recent data breaches raise significant concerns about its safety and reliability as a password manager.

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.

Why Hackers Aren't Stopped by Account Lockouts | HackerNoon

Account lockouts often fail to stop hackers effectively due to their reliance on online protections, which cybercriminals can bypass using offline methods.

Bloomberg

Websites use security checks to protect against unusual activity.
User prompts about unusual activity can help maintain safety.
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New Google Ads Policy For Dating & Companionship

Google Ads requires certification for dating and companionship ads starting March 4, 2025, to ensure user safety.
#roblox

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.

Why Roblox investors are shrugging off a blistering short-seller report

Roblox's stock dropped 10% after accusations of inflated user numbers but rebounded, reflecting investor confidence in its growth potential.

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.

Why Roblox investors are shrugging off a blistering short-seller report

Roblox's stock dropped 10% after accusations of inflated user numbers but rebounded, reflecting investor confidence in its growth potential.
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#account-verification

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.

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.

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.

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.
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#privacy-concerns

Apple's new AI could broach sensitive data, experts warn - take these steps to protect your privacy

Apple Intelligence raises major privacy concerns by potentially accessing sensitive banking, financial, and location data, prompting experts to urge caution in its use.

X opens public posts to blocked accounts

X's new blocking policy allows blocked accounts to view public posts, raising safety concerns especially for victims of abuse.

Elon Musk turns X's block button into a "glorified mute button"

X is allowing blocked users to view public posts made by those who blocked them, raising user privacy concerns.

Apple's new AI could broach sensitive data, experts warn - take these steps to protect your privacy

Apple Intelligence raises major privacy concerns by potentially accessing sensitive banking, financial, and location data, prompting experts to urge caution in its use.

X opens public posts to blocked accounts

X's new blocking policy allows blocked accounts to view public posts, raising safety concerns especially for victims of abuse.

Elon Musk turns X's block button into a "glorified mute button"

X is allowing blocked users to view public posts made by those who blocked them, raising user privacy concerns.
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#privacy

The Morning After: Elon blocks blocking

X's new policy to allow blocked users to see posts raises serious privacy and safety concerns.

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.

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.

Google Play cracks down on AI apps after circulation of apps for making deepfake nudes | TechCrunch

Developers creating AI apps for Google Play must prevent restricted content, allow user flagging, and rigorously test AI tools for safety and privacy.

X updates block feature, letting blocked users see your public posts | TechCrunch

X's update to the block feature raises significant safety concerns by allowing blocked users access to public posts of those who blocked them.

The Morning After: Elon blocks blocking

X's new policy to allow blocked users to see posts raises serious privacy and safety concerns.

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.

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.

Google Play cracks down on AI apps after circulation of apps for making deepfake nudes | TechCrunch

Developers creating AI apps for Google Play must prevent restricted content, allow user flagging, and rigorously test AI tools for safety and privacy.

X updates block feature, letting blocked users see your public posts | TechCrunch

X's update to the block feature raises significant safety concerns by allowing blocked users access to public posts of those who blocked them.
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#ai-ethics

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.

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.

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.

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.
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#network-security

Bloomberg

Unusual network activity prompts security checks to protect user information.

Bloomberg

Unusual network activity prompts a verification check to safeguard users.

Bloomberg

Unusual network activity prompts security checks to protect user information.

Bloomberg

Unusual network activity prompts a verification check to safeguard users.
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#social-media

Revealed: Deceptive political ads thrived on Facebook in run-up to 2024 election

Deceptive political ads on Facebook exploited user trust, leading to scams and compromised information.

Meta Hit With Social Media Addiction Lawsuit

Meta's liability claims revolve around their own responsibilities and actions regarding user safety, not just user-generated content.

Telegram is not an "anarchic paradise," CEO Pavel Durov says after arrest

Telegram is committed to improving content moderation and tackling harmful behavior on its platform, focusing on recent criticism and user growth challenges.

How to deactivate your X account

Many users are leaving Twitter (now X) for safer social media options due to increasing toxicity and changes implemented by Musk.

Head of Instagram Admits Failures In Threads Moderation

Social media platforms are under pressure to enhance content moderation for user safety.
TikTok's shift to AI moderation poses questions about effectiveness versus financial motivations.

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.

Revealed: Deceptive political ads thrived on Facebook in run-up to 2024 election

Deceptive political ads on Facebook exploited user trust, leading to scams and compromised information.

Meta Hit With Social Media Addiction Lawsuit

Meta's liability claims revolve around their own responsibilities and actions regarding user safety, not just user-generated content.

Telegram is not an "anarchic paradise," CEO Pavel Durov says after arrest

Telegram is committed to improving content moderation and tackling harmful behavior on its platform, focusing on recent criticism and user growth challenges.

How to deactivate your X account

Many users are leaving Twitter (now X) for safer social media options due to increasing toxicity and changes implemented by Musk.

Head of Instagram Admits Failures In Threads Moderation

Social media platforms are under pressure to enhance content moderation for user safety.
TikTok's shift to AI moderation poses questions about effectiveness versus financial motivations.

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.
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Why Moderators Can't Protect Online Communities on Their Own

Online communities fail to protect users due to misconceptions about abuse and toxicity, leading to ineffective moderation practices.

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.
#australia

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.

Dating apps agree to Australian government's code of conduct to protect users

Australian dating apps have adopted a voluntary code of conduct to enhance user safety and mitigate abuse by 2025.

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.

Dating apps agree to Australian government's code of conduct to protect users

Australian dating apps have adopted a voluntary code of conduct to enhance user safety and mitigate abuse by 2025.
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Google says a closed ad ecosystem isn't anticompetitive - it's just safer

Google defends its ad tech practices by emphasizing user safety and the benefits of a closed ecosystem, countering antitrust claims.
#content-moderation

Pavel Durov says Telegram isn't an 'anarchic paradise' in first comments since arrest

Pavel Durov addresses concerns of criminal abuse on Telegram, promising improvements to content moderation while emphasizing the app's cooperation with authorities.

TikTok Lite exposes users to harmful content, say Mozilla researchers | TechCrunch

TikTok Lite lacks safety features compared to the flagship app, exposing users to harmful content.

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.

Pavel Durov says Telegram isn't an 'anarchic paradise' in first comments since arrest

Pavel Durov addresses concerns of criminal abuse on Telegram, promising improvements to content moderation while emphasizing the app's cooperation with authorities.

TikTok Lite exposes users to harmful content, say Mozilla researchers | TechCrunch

TikTok Lite lacks safety features compared to the flagship app, exposing users to harmful content.

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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Best Tools to Mass Unfollow Twitter / X Accounts | HackerNoon

Using Circleboom for mass unfollowing on Twitter is efficient and protects against account risks.
#transparency

Twitch introduces new depreciating strike program

Twitch is implementing an updated community guidelines enforcement process to improve transparency and fairness in handling low severity rule violations.

The European Union expands digital crackdown on toxic content, dodgy goods to all online platforms

Expanded digital rules in EU cover most online platforms
Requirements under Digital Services Act for user safety and content transparency

Twitch introduces new depreciating strike program

Twitch is implementing an updated community guidelines enforcement process to improve transparency and fairness in handling low severity rule violations.

The European Union expands digital crackdown on toxic content, dodgy goods to all online platforms

Expanded digital rules in EU cover most online platforms
Requirements under Digital Services Act for user safety and content transparency
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Instagram Implements Advanced Protections for Teen Users

Meta is implementing stricter measures for Instagram to address concerns about its negative impact on young users.

Tinder's School of Swipe is a solid first step but online dating safety has a long way to go | Lisa Portolan

Tinder introduces the School of Swipe consent education program to enhance understanding of consent among young users.

Chrome now lets you easily get rid of those annoying site notifications

Google Chrome now offers an instant unsubscribe feature for notifications, simplifying the process of managing unwanted site alerts.

France should have complained to Telegram, Durov says DW 09/06/2024

Pavel Durov condemned arrest by French authorities and emphasized Telegram's commitment to user safety while denying allegations of promoting criminal activity.

Families can sue app developer for breaking its anti-bullying pledge, says court

Yolo's lawsuit revival underscores challenges in accountability for anonymous messaging services regarding user safety and terms enforcement.

iOS 18 Will Launch In September Without Apple Intelli

Apple postpones Apple Intelligence rollout for iOS 18 launch, focusing on gradual implementation and user safety.

Watch Out! Dogecoin Creator Warns Of Exploding Social Media Ad Scams

Dogecoin creator Billy Markus criticizes social media scam ads and malware tactics, emphasizing the need for user safety and trust in the crypto space.
#digital-services-act

EU threatens to suspend TikTok Lite app's rewards feature

The European Commission is investigating TikTok Lite for potential mental health risks to users, especially minors.

The European Union expands digital crackdown on toxic content, dodgy goods to all online platforms

The EU is expanding its digital rulebook to include almost all online platforms in the bloc, in an effort to crack down on toxic content and unsafe products.
The Digital Services Act imposes strict requirements on platforms, including reporting counterfeit or unsafe goods and flagging harmful or illegal content.

EU threatens to suspend TikTok Lite app's rewards feature

The European Commission is investigating TikTok Lite for potential mental health risks to users, especially minors.

The European Union expands digital crackdown on toxic content, dodgy goods to all online platforms

The EU is expanding its digital rulebook to include almost all online platforms in the bloc, in an effort to crack down on toxic content and unsafe products.
The Digital Services Act imposes strict requirements on platforms, including reporting counterfeit or unsafe goods and flagging harmful or illegal content.
moredigital-services-act

Pornhub blocks all of Texas to protest state law-Paxton says "good riddance"

Texas law requires age-verification on porn sites, leading Pornhub to disable access in response.
Pornhub blocks its website in multiple states in protest of similar laws.

UX for safety: the real impact of design

Good user interface is crucial in emergency situations to prevent catastrophic mistakes like the 2018 Hawaii false missile alert.
Design should prioritize user safety over aesthetics, considering how designs can be misused.

YouTube unveils 2024 strategy with focus on AI, creators, and home entertainment

YouTube's strategic direction for 2024 includes a focus on AI, elevating content creators, user safety, and expanding into living room entertainment and subscriptions.
YouTube is using AI to simplify content creation and empower creators, and aims to advocate for the recognition of creators in industry forums.

Opera Elevates Ad Quality & User Safety with GeoEdge

Quality ad partnerships like Opera Ads and GeoEdge prioritize user safety and maintain ad integrity.
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