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OpenAI says it stopped multiple covert influence operations that abused its AI models
These operations, which originated from Russia, China, Iran and Israel, attempted to manipulate public opinion and influence political outcomes without revealing their true identities or intentions, the company said
Pranav Dixit05.30.2024
Xbox’s reporting system for abusive-voice chat arrives this week
Microsoft is set to launch its abusive voice reporting feature for Xbox consoles. Announced in July, it lets gamers submit inappropriate remarks heard while playing multiplayer titles. The system captures a 60-second clip saved to the console; you then have 24 hours to complete the report. The feature arrives this week in the September update for Xbox Series X/S and Xbox One. However, it’s initially limited to the “select English-language markets” of the US, UK, Canada, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand.
Will Shanklin09.05.2023
FCC proposals require phone companies to help domestic violence survivors
The FCC's proposed rules would make carriers help domestic violence survivors.
Jon Fingas02.16.2023
YouTube users will get a 24-hour timeout if their toxic comments are removed
YouTube is updating its rules around toxic comments that violate community community guidelines.
Steve Dent12.14.2022
Twitch hopes its rewritten community policies are easier to understand
Twitch has rewritten its Community Guidelines, and it's hoping the simpler language will result in fewer violations and more reports.
Jon Fingas10.27.2022
Instagram's new anti-abuse features include DM 'kindness reminders'
Instagram is expanding its abuse tools to include, among other things, 'kindness reminders' when you DM others.
Jon Fingas10.20.2022
Latest iOS 16 beta limits the ability to edit and delete messages
Apple has changed the iOS 16 beta to limit message edit and unsend features that opened the door to abuse.
Jon Fingas07.27.2022
Google will put domestic violence help at the top of relevant searches
Google now offers domestic violence survivors direct access to The National Domestic Violence Hotline in search results.
Jon Fingas02.01.2022
Tesla factory employee alleges 'rampant sexual harassment' in lawsuit
Female employees at Tesla’s Fremont factory in California face “rampant sexual harassment,” according to a lawsuit filed on Thursday.
Igor Bonifacic11.19.2021
YouTube will hide dislike counts for all videos
YouTube is now hiding dislike counts on videos, possibly reducing harassment against some creators.
Jon Fingas11.10.2021
Twitch lets streamers require verification before viewers can chat
Twitch streamers now have the option or requiring phone or email verification before viewers can chat, potentially curbing abuse.
Jon Fingas09.29.2021
Twitter web test lets you remove followers without blocking them
Twitter is testing a feature on the web that lets you remove followers without blocking them, saving you from potential harassment.
Jon Fingas09.07.2021
Instagram's new anti-hate feature lets you limit comments and requests on popular posts
Instagram has introduced new features called Limits and Hidden Words designed to limit hate and abuse on trending posts.
Steve Dent08.11.2021
Facebook, Google, TikTok and Twitter pledge to improve women's safety online
Hundreds of prominent figures signed an open letter urging the tech giants to stick to their promises.
Kris Holt07.01.2021
Woman allegedly made deepfakes to kick rivals off daughter's cheerleading squad
A Pennsylvania woman has been arrested for allegedly creating deepfake videos to get rivals kicked off her daughter's cheerleading squad.
Jon Fingas03.14.2021
'Valorant' pro Sinatraa has been suspended amid sexual assault allegations
Riot and Sentinels are investigating following accusations from the player's ex-girlfriend.
Kris Holt03.10.2021
Twitter is working on a 'Safety mode' that will automatically block mean tweets
Twitter is working on a new tool that will automatically detect and block abusive accounts for users, the company said during its recent 2021 Analyst Day presentation.
Igor Bonifacic02.25.2021
New Jersey law bars doxxing campaigns against judges, prosecutors and police
New Jersey's governor has signed Daniel's Law, a measure intended to thwart doxxing campaigns against judges, prosecutors and police.
Jon Fingas11.22.2020
Pinterest's moderation doesn't catch some abusive and false material
Pinterest's emphasis on hiding harmful content over removing it has left some abusive and false material visible.
Jon Fingas07.12.2020
Three Ubisoft executives leave amid misconduct allegations
Ubisoft's misconduct scandal is expanding as three executives are leaving in response.
Jon Fingas07.12.2020