Tag: Digital Safety
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Authorities Seize Devices Used to Blast Scam SMSes in Genting
Genting: Authorities Seize Devices Used for Scam SMSes Malaysian authorities have swooped in on a cluster of devices believed to be used to broadcast scam text messages, a move that disrupted mobile services in the Genting area. The operation, led by the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC), aims to curb a growing form of…
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AI and Digital Tech Abuse: How Abusers Control Women
Tech as a tool of control: the new face of domestic abuse Domestic abuse is increasingly taking a digital turn. A leading charity, Refuge, reports that perpetrators are using artificial intelligence, smart devices and online platforms to monitor, intimidate and manipulate women. This shift means abuse can happen every minute of the day, often far…
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AI and Tech in Domestic Abuse: Refuge Warns of New Abuse Methods
Tech-fueled abuse: a growing threat to women Domestic abuse is increasingly taking new, technologically sophisticated forms. A leading charity reports that abusers are using artificial intelligence, smartwatches, location-sharing apps, and other digital tools to monitor, manipulate, and control their victims. While technology has many positive uses, in these cases it becomes a vehicle for coercion,…
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Refuge Warns: Abusers Turn to AI and Digital Tech to Control Women
Technology as a new tool for control Domestic abuse is evolving in the digital age. A leading charity has warned that abusers are increasingly using artificial intelligence, smart devices, and other digital technologies to monitor, manipulate, and harm women. This development adds a complex layer to coercive control, making it harder for survivors to escape…
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AI Toy Exposed 50,000 Logs of Its Chats With Kids: Privacy Risks for Parents
Analysis of the Incident: What Happened In a surprising breach of consumer data, an AI-powered toy known as Bondus reportedly exposed about 50,000 chat logs from conversations with children to anyone with a Gmail account. The incident underscored a growing worry among parents and safety advocates: the rapid adoption of AI-enabled toys brings powerful benefits…
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Investigation: Nudify Apps Proliferated on Google and Apple App Stores
Overview of the Findings A recent report from Tech Transparency Project (TTP), part of the Campai… network, alleges that multiple nudify-style AI applications have been available on major mobile platforms, including the Google Play Store and the Apple App Store. The investigation claims these apps provide image manipulation features that sexualize or alter nudity in…
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Tech report: Nudify AI apps quietly hosted on Google and Apple stores
Overview: A gap between policy and practice A new investigation by the Tech Transparency Project (TTP) details how dozens of so-called “nudify” AI apps appeared on major app stores run by Google and Apple. The findings suggest that these platforms, which publicly condemn explicit nudity and face manipulation content, still hosted applications that offered to…
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UK urged to act now on banning social media for under-16s, Brianna Ghey’s mother says
Pressure mounts for age restrictions on social media The mother of Brianna Ghey, the teenager who was killed in what police described as a hate-crime attack in 2023, is calling on the UK government to fast-track a policy that would bar social media use for anyone under the age of 16. Esther Ghey argues that…
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Trial Begins: Are Social Media Giants Harmful to Children?
Overview of the Trial A high-profile trial in Los Angeles opens this week, bringing a long-simmering debate about the effects of social media on young users into a courtroom setting. Plaintiffs accuse the major tech platforms of contributing to harm and, in some cases, acting with indifference to the potential dangers posed to minors. The…
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France Bans Social Media for Under-15s: A New Era of Digital Safety
France Takes a Bold Step to Protect Young Digital Lives France has moved to curb what many lawmakers view as a growing threat to children’s well-being: excessive screen time and online exposure. The National Assembly approved a bill that would ban social media use for anyone under the age of 15. Championed by President Emmanuel…