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Researchers at University of Waterloo just launched a free tool that makes dating apps safer by comparing safety features across 30 platforms. The interactive Safety Map arrives just in time for International Women's Day, addressing harassment and boundary violations that millions of users face.
Discord hit pause on a controversial age verification plan after users raised privacy concerns, proving that speaking up can shape how tech platforms protect us. The company extended its timeline by over a year to build better, more private options.
Discord just ended its test of a controversial age verification partner after users raised privacy concerns. The messaging platform is now focusing on privacy-first options that keep your data on your device.
Tech companies will have just 48 hours to remove intimate images shared without consent under a new UK law. Victims will only need to report the abuse once, instead of chasing down multiple platforms.
The UK just passed groundbreaking protections requiring tech companies to remove non-consensual intimate images within 48 hours or face major fines. Victims will only need to report once for images to be removed across all platforms.
Britain's tech regulator just fast-tracked new protections requiring companies to block intimate images shared without consent, moving the deadline up by months. The decision comes as part of a broader push to make the internet safer for women and girls.
Former listing photos on Zillow and other real estate sites are helping criminals plan break-ins, but homeowners can delete them in just minutes. A simple 10-minute process can protect your home from would-be burglars who are using these photos to study layouts, entry points, and security systems.
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.
Romance scams jumped 19% globally in 2023, and AI is making fake profiles harder to spot. Here's how to protect your heart and your data this Valentine's season.
Prince Harry thanked grieving parents pursuing a landmark trial against tech giants over social media's impact on young people. The California case could reshape online safety protections for children across the country.
Google just upgraded its privacy tools to help you scrub sensitive ID numbers from search results. The tech giant can now find and remove passport numbers, driver's licenses, and Social Security numbers that appear online.
Google just made it easier for victims to remove non-consensual explicit images from search results with a simple click. The new feature also filters similar images and connects users to immediate support resources.
Meta, TikTok, YouTube, Snap, and other major platforms are voluntarily submitting to independent safety ratings focused on protecting teen mental health. The new system will grade how well each platform shields users aged 13-19 from harmful content.
After months of persistent effort, University of Chicago professor John Mearsheimer successfully removed 41 of 43 YouTube channels spreading AI-generated deepfakes of him. His victory reveals both the challenges and possibilities of fighting back against AI impersonation.
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.