"Think of the whole child, not just their ears"
There is a fierce debate raging in the deaf community......»»
Healthcare professionals are important communicators for addressing climate change
An article published in the Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health notes that medical and healthcare professionals are in a unique position to speak to patients and the broader community about the impact of climate change on health and wellbeing......»»
Man once called world’s “largest facilitator of child porn” sentenced to 27 years
Freedom Hosting spread millions of images, including "sadistic abuse of infants." Enlarge / Eric Eoin Marques led away from the High Court in Dublin in August 2013 after US authorities formally requested his extradition. (credit: Getty Images |.....»»
Backpage founders get mistrial because US overplayed child sex trafficking claims
US focused too heavily on child sex trafficking in case with no trafficking charges. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | imaginima) A federal judge yesterday declared a mistrial in the case against Backpage's founders, ruling that US prosecutors u.....»»
COVID in children: Infections skyrocket 30X, now account for 30% of cases
Cases have risen "exponentially" to record highs, pediatrics group reports. Enlarge / A health care worker administers a COVID-19 test to a child at the Austin Regional Clinic drive-thru vaccination and testing site in Austin, Texas, US, on Thu.....»»
China allows couples third child amid demographic crisis
China will now allow couples to legally have a third child as it seeks to hold off a demographic crisis that could threaten its hopes of increased prosperity and global influence......»»
Apple"s Anti-Fraud Chief Said Company Was "The Greatest Platform For Distributing Child Porn"
An explanation for Apple's controversial decision to begin scanning iPhones for CSAM has been found in a 2020 statement by Apple's anti-fraud chief. Eric Friedman stated, in so many words, that "we are the greatest platform for distributing child por.....»»
We Built a CSAM System Like Apple"s - the Tech Is Dangerous
An anonymous reader writes: Earlier this month, Apple unveiled a system that would scan iPhone and iPad photos for child sexual abuse material (CSAM). The announcement sparked a civil liberties firestorm, and Apple's own employees have been expressin.....»»
This HP Chromebook is down to $100 today — perfect for school
With just $100, you can buy a refurbished version of the HP Chromebook 11 G4, a device that will likely help your child perform well in the new school year......»»
Facebook’s “Metaverse” gets a bit closer today with Horizon Workrooms
Horizon Workrooms is a major step toward Zuckerberg's vision of a VR "metaverse." Workrooms participants can see who's talking by way of visual cues—but those with two functioning ears can al.....»»
Policy Groups Ask Apple To Drop Plans To Inspect iMessages, Scan for Abuse Images
More than 90 policy and rights groups around the world published an open letter on Thursday urging Apple to abandon plans for scanning children's messages for nudity and the phones of adults for images of child sex abuse. From a report: "Though these.....»»
Rattlesnake rattles trick human ears
Rattlesnakes increase their rattling rate as potential threats approach, and this abrupt switch to a high-frequency mode makes listeners, including humans, think they're closer than they actually are, researchers report August 19th in the journal Cur.....»»
"Apple"s Device Surveillance Plan Is a Threat To User Privacy -- And Press Freedom"
The Freedom of the Press Foundation is calling Apple's plan to scan photos on user devices to detect known child sexual abuse material (CSAM) a "dangerous precedent" that "could be misused when Apple and its partners come under outside pressure from.....»»
Apple’s CSAM detection tech is under fire — again
Apple has encountered monumental backlash to a new child sexual abuse imagery (CSAM) detection technology it announced earlier this month. The system, which Apple calls NeuralHash, has yet to be activated for its billion-plus users, but the technolog.....»»
How Apple"s plan to combat child abuse backfired on it
In early August, Apple announced a major new program designed to help combat child exploitation and promote safety, issues the tech community has increasingly embraced. It was a presentation big on intent but light on the details......»»
Apple regrets confusion over "iPhone scanning"
The iPhone-maker will introduce tools that can detect child sex abuse images uploaded to iCloud......»»
Apple Warns Staff To Be Ready for Questions on Child-Porn Issue
Apple has warned retail and online sales staff to be ready to field questions from consumers about the company's upcoming features for limiting the spread of child pornography. From a report: In a memo to employees this week, the company asked staff.....»»
Apple"s plan to scan devices for child abuse imagery sparks heated internal debate
Update: Apple responded to the controversy in an interview with the Wall Street Journal this morning (video below). Apple software chief Craig Federighi defended the feature and admitted that Apple flubbed the messaging during the rollout......»»
Apple defends iPhone photo scanning, calls it an “advancement” in privacy
Discussing child-abuse detection, Federighi said Apple is still "leading on privacy." Enlarge / Apple executive Craig Federighi speaks during the 2018 Apple Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC) in San Jose, California. (credit: Getty Images | J.....»»
Apple Executive Defends Tools To Fight Child Porn, Acknowledges Privacy Backlash
A senior Apple executive defended the company's new software to fight child pornography after the plans raised concerns about an erosion of privacy on the iPhone, revealing greater detail about safeguards to protect from abuse. From a report: Craig F.....»»
Apple"s Child Protection Features Spark Concern Within Its Own Ranks
According to an exclusive report from Reuters, Apple's move to scan U.S. customer phones and computers for child sex abuse images has resulted in employees speaking out internally, "a notable turn in a company famed for its secretive culture." From t.....»»