X's Block Feature Update Sparks Outrage Among Users
X's controversial block feature update allows blocked users to view public posts, sparking concerns over online safety and harassment.
Online Safety
Roblox Targeted by New York's Online Safety Act
New York State Sen. Andrew Gounardes introduces bill to regulate online platforms, including Roblox, to protect children's online safety.
Bluesky Faces Backlash Over Controversial User, Testing Platform's Moderation and Inclusivity
Bluesky, a social network with 25 million users, is facing a test of its moderation and inclusivity policies as users demand the ban of a controversial writer and podcast host, Jesse Singal, sparking a heated debate on free speech and online safety.
Bluesky Faces Crucial Test as Users Demand Ban on Controversial Figure
Bluesky's 25 million users urge platform to ban writer and podcast host Jesse Singal, sparking debate on online safety and free speech.
Bluesky Faces Crucial Test as Users Demand Ban on Controversial Figure
Bluesky's 25 million users urge the platform to ban writer and podcast host Jesse Singal, sparking a debate on online safety and free speech.
Character.AI Retrains Chatbots to Protect Teen Users, Introduces Parental Controls
Character.AI announces new safety measures, including a separate LLM for under-18 users, to address concerns over self-harm and suicide.
French Court's Porn Site Block Fails to Achieve Desired Result Due to Technicality
A French court's attempt to block xHamster and other porn sites due to inadequate age verification systems has been thwarted by a technical error, leaving the site still accessible in France.
Kids Online Safety Act's Fate Hangs in Balance as Congress Deadlines Loom
The Kids Online Safety Act, aimed at protecting children from online harms, faces an uncertain future as Congress debates its passage amidst concerns over censorship and tech industry influence.
Meta Expands Lenient Penalty Policy to All Facebook and Instagram Users
Meta rolls out revised policy to educate, not punish, first-time rulebreakers on Facebook and Instagram, following successful trial with Facebook creators