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A major sportsbook is taking action to protect athletes from threats and abuse tied to betting outcomes. BetMGM's new zero-tolerance policy will permanently ban customers who harass players, coaches, or officials.
Mexico just secured a groundbreaking partnership with Google, Meta, and TikTok to combat digital violence against women. Nearly 11 million Mexican women faced online harassment in 2024, but now they'll have direct support from the platforms.
Victims of online sexual harassment in Thailand can now request content removal themselves through a new digital court system, cutting out lengthy legal procedures. The "Take it down" channel launched Monday, marking the first time citizens can petition courts directly without traveling or waiting months.
When two directors of HateAid, a German nonprofit helping victims of online harassment, were suddenly banned from entering the US, they refused to back down. Their response sparked a wave of international support that shows how standing up for human rights can unite people across borders.
After Olympic skier Kokone Kondo faced cruel comments following an injury withdrawal, Japan's Olympic Committee deployed AI monitoring in Milan to protect athletes from harassment. The system flags abusive posts 24/7, offering a blueprint for athlete mental health protection worldwide.
Forty young developers spent a night coding in bomb shelters, racing to create AI tools that protect kids from antisemitic attacks in online games. Their work comes as hate speech online has surged 264% since recent conflict began.
Scotland is empowering boys and young men to fight online misogyny with a bold new campaign that shows how sexist content hurts real girls in their lives. The five-week initiative reaches young people where they spend time online with a simple but powerful message: don't like, share, or comment on harmful content.
Major tech companies are joining forces to support stronger protections for children online, with OpenAI becoming the latest to endorse legislation that would give kids more control over their digital experiences. The move signals growing industry support for updating online safety standards before AI becomes as embedded in young lives as social media.
Hiring managers are now up to 10 times more likely to hire candidates with online degrees than before COVID-19, new research reveals. The pandemic's shift to virtual work permanently changed how employers view remote education.
A new study reveals that online communities provide autistic adults with genuine comfort and connection, often offering a physical ease that face-to-face interactions can't match. The findings challenge the assumption that in-person socializing is always better for everyone.
A beloved sci-fi game is becoming a testing ground for the next generation of artificial intelligence. Google's DeepMind is teaming up with the makers of EVE Online to study how AI learns in complex, living virtual worlds.
A simple yellow-orange-red alert system created at one Oakland restaurant has virtually eliminated severe harassment of servers and spread across the country. What started as one chef's response to a shocking incident now protects workers nationwide.
Major companies just signed a groundbreaking global accord to fight online scams that cost people $442 billion last year. The 2026 agreement unites tech firms, governments, and law enforcement to protect consumers and small businesses from increasingly sophisticated fraud.
Amarillo ISD is rolling out a dedicated virtual school with teachers focused solely on online students, not juggling both in-person and remote classes. The program opens this fall with a $200,000 grant backing the first two years.
American High School received an official proclamation from Plantation's mayor for breaking down barriers to quality education. The online school is helping everyone from student athletes to incarcerated individuals earn their diplomas through innovative tech.
The European Union, Thailand, and Southeast Asian nations just launched a major partnership to protect millions from cyber criminals and online fraud. Senior officials gathered in Bangkok to turn shared concerns into coordinated action against scam networks.
The European Union just made online safety easier for parents and kids with a new age-verification app that works like a digital ID without tracking personal data. Five countries already tested it, and now it's ready to protect children across Europe.
Europe just solved one of tech's biggest challenges with a new app that proves your age online without sharing personal data with every website. The free tool protects kids while preserving everyone's privacy.
Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority is rolling out "Soro Soke" (Speak Up), a bold new campaign to fight sexual harassment on public transport. The initiative puts safety first with QR code reporting, increased surveillance, and support from transport unions across the city.
The UK government is giving major tech companies three months to activate device controls that block explicit images for children, or face new laws. The move aims to protect young people from online exploitation while preserving privacy for adults.
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