Revenge and deepfake porn laws to be toughened
The government is amending the Online Safety Bill after campaigners demanded changes......»»
Google hit with lawsuit alleging it stole data from millions of users to train its AI tools
Google was hit with a wide-ranging lawsuit on Tuesday alleging the tech giant scraped data from millions of users without their consent and violated copyright laws in order to train and develop its artificial intelligence products......»»
How changes in the law will finally help victims of "revenge porn"
In 2015, Keeley Richards-Shaw found her name and personal life splashed all over the media. Her photo, her job and links to her Facebook page were all published. She'd been in court seeing her ex-partner sentenced for harassment and sharing sexual im.....»»
The Out-Laws review: another Netflix movie misfire
The Out-Laws is a mildly amusing and, at times, unbearably grating new comedy......»»
The 50 best movies on Netflix right now (July 2023)
The Out-Laws have arrived, and the Titanic is pulling into port as the latest additions to the best movies on Netflix right now!.....»»
Apple cracks down on lending apps after deepfake nudes threat
Apple has removed a bunch of exploitative lending apps in India that used unethical strategies to collect, such as threatening to send deepfake nudes to borrowers' contacts.Apple removes some predatory lending apps in IndiaDuring the past week, Apple.....»»
Scientists use deepfake AI images to understand the sun"s atmosphere
Solar scientists are using deepfake AI images to unravel the mysteries of the sun's atmosphere. The research, being presented at the National Astronomy Meeting this week, was carried out as part of a collaboration between Northumbria University and t.....»»
Pornhub cuts off more US users in ongoing protest over age-verification laws
Pornhub apologized to "loyal visitors" blocked in two states this weekend. Enlarge (credit: ssuaphoto | iStock / Getty Images Plus) On July 1, laws requiring adult websites to verify user ages took effect in Mississippi.....»»
A Rare Domestic Resurgence of Malaria Is Circulating in the US
The mosquito-borne disease was eliminated here long ago. Now "revenge travel," global migration, poor public funding—and maybe climate change—could help it come back......»»
UK porn age checks raise privacy concerns
Digital rights groups say more robust age verification requirements lack transparency......»»
Daon introduces AI.X technology to combat deepfake threats
Daon announces the addition of AI.X technology to expand the capabilities of its IdentityX and TrustX platforms. Designed for emerging identity threats from generative AI technology, AI.X includes pioneering technology that protects against deepfakes.....»»
Fears grow of deepfake ID scams following Progress hack
Hackers might seek to do more than extort companies. Enlarge / The number of deepfakes used in scams in just the first three months of 2023 outstripped all of 2022. (credit: FT Montage/Getty Images) When Progress Corp, t.....»»
Expert analysis: One year after Dobbs decision, restrictive abortion laws part of a "willful policy vacuum"
As the one-year anniversary passes on the Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade—and with it the constitutional right to an abortion—University of Michigan public policy professor Paula Lantz offers insights on the ramifications of that r.....»»
Revenge and deepfake porn laws to be toughened
The government is amending the Online Safety Bill after campaigners demanded changes......»»
Jumbo problem: Sri Lanka"s battle with plastic pollution
Heart-wrenching images of revered elephants and cattle eating plastic in Sri Lanka have prompted politicians to toughen pollution laws, but skeptical conservationists warn past bans were repeatedly ignored......»»
EU official visits Twitter headquarters to "stress test" its ability to handle content moderation
A top European Union official is touring Silicon Valley this week and reminding tech platforms including Twitter and Facebook-parent Meta about their content moderation obligations, just weeks ahead of a deadline to comply with sweeping new EU laws t.....»»
Einstein and Euler: Accelerating expansion of the universe and dark matter theories put to the test
The cosmos is a unique laboratory for testing the laws of physics, in particular those of Euler and Einstein. Euler described the movements of celestial objects, while Einstein described the way in which celestial objects distort the universe......»»
The Pain and Promise of Europe’s Abortion Laws
The continent’s abortion laws are a patchwork of progress and setbacks. And for many, accessing the right care at the right time is still a lottery......»»
After porn-y protest, Reddit ousted mods; replacing them isn’t simple
Replacement volunteers have big shoes to fill. Enlarge (credit: Getty) After threatening to do so last week, Reddit has now removed the moderators of some of the subreddits that were protesting Reddit's new API pricing.....»»
Everything coming to Netflix in July 2023
With the second part of The Witcher season 3 dropping and new movies like The Out-Laws debuting, Netflix's July 2023 slate has something for everyone......»»
States With Abortion Bans Are Losing a Generation of Ob-Gyns
Half of US counties have no ob-gyn, and post-Roe laws prevent new doctors from getting required training. It's only going to get worse......»»