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The article discusses the 'burnerverse,' a network of anonymous accounts on X that engage in cyberharassment by spreading non-consensual explicit content of young women, as featured in Wired's Uncanny Valley podcast.
Discord is rolling out a new global age assurance system that uses account signals to automatically estimate users' ages, aiming to enhance safety while reducing the need for biometric or sensitive data verification.
Discord introduces a new privacy-preserving age assurance system that automatically assigns users to adult or teen age groups based on account signals, enhancing teen safety while minimizing friction for adults.
Scam & Fraud Detector is an AI agent that provides instant risk assessments for suspicious messages, offers, or payments, offering clear classifications and actionable steps.
The article argues that the Domain Name System (DNS) is being exploited for scams, with statistics showing a high rate of malicious domain registrations, posing a major internet security crisis.
The EU has classified ChatGPT, Reddit, and Roblox as very large online platforms under the Digital Services Act, requiring them to comply with stricter online safety rules and face fines for non-compliance.
The post argues that militant political groups pose a threat to free speech on the internet by using tactics like doxxing on platforms such as Telegram to silence dissent and control narratives.
Meta settled a major lawsuit with 47 states by agreeing to implement strict age verification and safety measures for teenage users, including options to disable personalized feeds.
PeopleFinders has launched a new platform called Stud or Dud that aggregates public records and uses AI to generate background reports for dating profiles, aiding users in assessing potential matches for safety.
Australia's eSafety regulator found that Roblox has not fixed child predator issues, allowing risky contact between adults and children, leading Roblox to commit to additional safety changes to comply with online safety laws.
UK children report a surge in explicit deepfakes of themselves, with Report Remove receiving 420 reports in the first half of 2026, already exceeding the 2025 total. Watchdogs warn AI makes creation easier and call for stronger safety protections.
The article argues that banning social media for kids addresses symptoms but not root causes, citing enforcement difficulties and potential new risks, while noting recent bans in Australia, UAE, UK, and France.
The UK government announced plans for a default social media curfew for 16- and 17-year-olds between midnight and 6am, along with restrictions on addictive features and AI chatbots, as part of the Online Safety Act.
An opinion piece proposes taxing major tech companies to fund a non-profit, ad-free children's public internet, modeled after children's public television.
A nationally representative Australian study reveals that AI is increasingly used to create child sexual abuse imagery and that boys are disproportionately affected. The research also finds that many teenagers turn to AI chatbots like ChatGPT and Claude for help after victimization, more often than to authorities.
This newsletter highlights a study revealing that framing AI as a 'coworker' causes managers to catch 18% fewer errors, and reports on a solar-powered stratospheric platform by Sceye aiming to deliver better internet connectivity.
A blog post argues that criticisms of the EU's online age verification approach are often uninformed, explaining why age restrictions are necessary for children and proposing a privacy-preserving method using signed attestations rather than full identity disclosure.
The KIDS Act package includes age verification requirements that would push online platforms to verify all users' ages, endangering privacy and free expression. Critics argue the bill's vague 'should have known' standard will force companies to adopt invasive age-checking measures.
Cory Doctorow argues that proposed age verification mandates for children online are actually mass surveillance schemes that will lead to VPN bans, ultimately harming privacy rather than protecting kids.
The UK government is considering age-gating VPN usage as part of a social media ban for under-16s, with minister Liz Kendall stating details will come in July amid ongoing consultation on children's online safety.