Let's go after deepfake pornography sites – and the social media giants that peddle them | Lucia Osborne-Crowley
The government should send a clear message to creators and sites that advertise this abusive content
Most people’s fears about AI are focused on the future. But we’re not paying nearly enough attention to how these technologies are already dramatically increasing cases of sexual abuse in the present.
Take deepfake pornography, a form of image-based sexual abuse in which digitally altered sexual images of victims are created and shared without people’s consent. This is rising dramatically in Britain: Google “deepfake porn” and the top results will not be critical discussions of this abuse, but sites where one can buy and access these abusive images. I’ve been writing about sexual abuse for years, and I’m deeply concerned that we’re not doing enough to stop this.
Continue reading...Date: |
-
The Wall Street Journal - World
Meta Platforms is running ads on Facebook and Instagram that steer users to online marketplaces for illegal drugs, months after The Wall Street Journal reported that the social-media giant was facing a federal investigation over the practice.
Meta Platforms is running ads on Facebook and Instagram that steer users to online marketplaces for illegal drugs, months after The Wall Street Journal reported that the social-media giant was facing a federal investigation over the practice.5 hr ago -
The Wall Street Journal - World
The FBI Gets Back on Social Media
The feds will brief the tech sites about ‘foreign malign influence.’ Transparency is needed to prevent First Amendment violations and political mischief.11 hr ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Did social media fan the flames of riot in Southport?
False accusations about the attacker followed a familiar pattern, the BBC's Marianna Spring finds.15 hr ago -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Temu Suppliers Protest in China, Saying Low-Cost Site Squeezes Them
Suppliers said that many merchants on the shopping platform have shut down factories and incurred debts after it started imposing hefty penalties over what was deemed to be after-sales issues.20 hr ago - China -
The Wall Street Journal - Business
Temu Suppliers Protest in China, Saying Low-Cost Site Squeezes Them
Suppliers said that many merchants on the shopping platform have shut down factories and incurred debts after it started imposing hefty penalties over what was deemed to be after-sales issues.20 hr ago - China -
The Hill - Politics
Younger Americans get financial advice from social media: Survey
Finance experts warn financial social media content often lacks credibility and isn't accurate.2 days ago -
The Guardian - World
Social media account possibly linked to Trump shooter under FBI scrutiny
The profile made more than 700 ‘extreme’ anti-immigrant and antisemitic comments from 2019 to 2020. Though they have not pinpointed a motive behind Donald Trump ’s failed assassination attempt, investigators are examining a social media account ...15 hr ago - Donald Trump -
BBC News - Top stories
Sex, money, social media - how VP contenders are vetted
As Kamala Harris vets potential running mates, spare a thought for the contenders as every corner of their lives is investigated.18 hr ago -
The New York Times - Lifestyle
Olympics: NBC Sends Army of Social Media Influencers to Paris
In NBC’s quest to provide wall-to-wall coverage of the Paris Games, the TV network has aimed to dominate a different device: your phone.9 hr ago -
BBC News - Top stories
People unwell after woman approaches them with bag
Two people were taken to hospital with breathing difficulties and itchy eyes.2 days ago
More from The Guardian
-
The Guardian - World
Middle East crisis live: Head of Hamas’ military wing killed in Israeli airstrike in Gaza last month, says IDF
Mohammed Deif killed on 13 July after Israeli fighter jets hit Khan Younis, says Israel Defense Forces, as funeral takes place for Ismail Haniyeh. Full report: Fears of escalation mount after Israeli killings of Hamas and Hezbollah leaders ...18 min ago - Israel -
The Guardian - World
Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro blames unrest on far-right conspiracy as isolation grows
Leader says ‘perverse and macabre’ electoral rivals are stoking protests as US official calls for governments to acknowledge Edmundo González Urrutia as election winner. Nicolás Maduro has gone on the offensive after suspicions that he stole last ...7 hr ago -
The Guardian - World
Paris 2024 Olympics day six: rowing finals, golf, race walks, tennis and more – live
The latest medal table | Live schedule | And full results Sign up for the Paris 2024 briefing | And email Yara When you’re an official flagbearer for your country at an Olympic Games, the pressure ratchets up a few notches. Australian ...18 min ago -
The Guardian - World
‘It was the same old show’: Kamala Harris responds to Trump’s attacks on her racial identity
Vice-president brushes off remarks by Donald Trump in which he said Harris ‘happened to turn Black’ a number of years ago . Kamala Harris has shrugged off Donald Trump’s questioning of her racial identity , saying that it was “the same old show” ...4 hr ago -
The Guardian - World
Keir Starmer to meet police leaders as Southport attack leads to violent unrest
Far-right protests in London, Hartlepool and Manchester followed fatal stabbing of three children on Monday. Keir Starmer will host senior police leaders in Downing Street on Thursday afternoon after a second night of violent unrest across ...1 hr ago