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Women in technology
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

'I look at hundreds of child sex abuse images every week to stop them'

Mabel's work at the IWF involves confronting child sex abuse content online while motivated by her family's safety.
Artificial intelligence
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

AI images of child sexual abuse getting significantly more realistic', says watchdog

AI advancements are making child sexual abuse imagery more realistic, challenging detection efforts and posing significant online safety concerns.
Artificial intelligence
fromEngadget
2 days ago

UK regulator wants to ban apps that can make deepfake nude images of children

The UK's Children's Commissioner advocates for banning AI deepfake apps that create explicit images of children, amid rising concerns over their usage.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 months ago

PM urged to close online child sex abuse loopholes

The Prime Minister is urged to address legal loopholes in online safety laws to combat rising child sex abuse imagery.
Women in technology
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

'I look at hundreds of child sex abuse images every week to stop them'

Mabel's work at the IWF involves confronting child sex abuse content online while motivated by her family's safety.
Artificial intelligence
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

AI images of child sexual abuse getting significantly more realistic', says watchdog

AI advancements are making child sexual abuse imagery more realistic, challenging detection efforts and posing significant online safety concerns.
Artificial intelligence
fromEngadget
2 days ago

UK regulator wants to ban apps that can make deepfake nude images of children

The UK's Children's Commissioner advocates for banning AI deepfake apps that create explicit images of children, amid rising concerns over their usage.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 months ago

PM urged to close online child sex abuse loopholes

The Prime Minister is urged to address legal loopholes in online safety laws to combat rising child sex abuse imagery.
more#child-safety
#football
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.bbc.com
3 months ago

Havertz online abuse has terrible consequences - Arteta

Online abuse of players and families, particularly in football, has dire consequences and must be eliminated.
Chelsea
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Chelsea condemn 'abhorrent' racist abuse of Fofana

Chelsea condemns racist abuse towards Wesley Fofana and emphasizes its commitment to combat online racism.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Mapi Leon incident shows women's football needs to protect its players | Suzanne Wrack

Mapi Leon faced backlash for alleged inappropriate action in a match; she denies wrongdoing while Espanyol condemns the incident.
Online abuse directed towards Daniela Caracas highlights serious concerns around player safety and conduct.
fromESPN.com
3 months ago
Arsenal

Police investigating online abuse of Havertz's wife

Sophia Havertz is facing online abuse following a match, prompting police involvement and calls for accountability within sports communities.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago
Liverpool FC

Roberts withdrawn from Millwall's player award

Millwall withdrew Liam Roberts from the player of the season award to protect him from online abuse and death threats following a recent incident.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.bbc.com
3 months ago

Havertz online abuse has terrible consequences - Arteta

Online abuse of players and families, particularly in football, has dire consequences and must be eliminated.
Chelsea
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Chelsea condemn 'abhorrent' racist abuse of Fofana

Chelsea condemns racist abuse towards Wesley Fofana and emphasizes its commitment to combat online racism.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Mapi Leon incident shows women's football needs to protect its players | Suzanne Wrack

Mapi Leon faced backlash for alleged inappropriate action in a match; she denies wrongdoing while Espanyol condemns the incident.
Online abuse directed towards Daniela Caracas highlights serious concerns around player safety and conduct.
fromESPN.com
3 months ago
Arsenal

Police investigating online abuse of Havertz's wife

Sophia Havertz is facing online abuse following a match, prompting police involvement and calls for accountability within sports communities.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago
Liverpool FC

Roberts withdrawn from Millwall's player award

Millwall withdrew Liam Roberts from the player of the season award to protect him from online abuse and death threats following a recent incident.
more#football
#racism
fromESPN.com
1 month ago
Chelsea

Chelsea condemn racist abuse towards Fofana

Chelsea condemns racism and supports Wesley Fofana following online abuse after a match loss.
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago
Privacy professionals

WNBA and players condemn racist abuse as Caitlin Clark's Fever lose in playoffs

Racist abuse during the Indiana Fever vs. Connecticut Sun playoff series reflects ongoing issues of racism and online hate in women's sports.
fromwww.caughtoffside.com
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Kyle Walker slams unacceptable social media post after Juve defeat as Man City rally round ace

Kyle Walker faces racist abuse online after a social media post depicting him as a suicide bomber, which Manchester City strongly condemned.
fromESPN.com
1 month ago
Chelsea

Chelsea condemn racist abuse towards Fofana

Chelsea condemns racism and supports Wesley Fofana following online abuse after a match loss.
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago
Privacy professionals

WNBA and players condemn racist abuse as Caitlin Clark's Fever lose in playoffs

Racist abuse during the Indiana Fever vs. Connecticut Sun playoff series reflects ongoing issues of racism and online hate in women's sports.
fromwww.caughtoffside.com
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Kyle Walker slams unacceptable social media post after Juve defeat as Man City rally round ace

Kyle Walker faces racist abuse online after a social media post depicting him as a suicide bomber, which Manchester City strongly condemned.
more#racism
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
UK politics

Nigel Farage names 29 councillors joining Reform as he tries to move on from rifts

Reform UK is working to move past internal conflicts following MP Rupert Lowe's suspension, focusing on recent council additions.
Farage highlights issues of online abuse faced by party leaders amidst internal disputes.
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago
US news

The NWSL is adopting a tool to protect players from online abuse, commissioner says

The NWSL is implementing a tool to combat online abuse against players starting in the 2025 season.
#harassment
fromIndependent
1 month ago
UK news

Man behind fake Facebook account damaged garda's reputation and left his pregnant wife scared, court hears

Jason Downes was found guilty of harassment for using a fake Facebook account to lie about a Garda.
fromIndependent
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Man who threatened to post intimate photos of his ex is jailed for 18 months

Coyle received 18 months in prison for abusive behavior towards his ex, highlighting the severity of online harassment and relationship abuse.
UK news
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Man behind fake Facebook account damaged garda's reputation and left his pregnant wife scared, court hears

Jason Downes was found guilty of harassment for using a fake Facebook account to lie about a Garda.
fromIndependent
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Man who threatened to post intimate photos of his ex is jailed for 18 months

Coyle received 18 months in prison for abusive behavior towards his ex, highlighting the severity of online harassment and relationship abuse.
more#harassment
Podcast
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Quitting Newstalk was 'really tough' -sports broadcaster Aisling O'Reilly on leaving Off The Ball and her new RTE sports show

Aisling O'Reilly's journey underscores the struggle against online abuse that women face in sports broadcasting.
She finds joy in her new role with kids on RTÉ, symbolizing hope and resilience.
#criminal-justice
Privacy professionals
fromwww.bbc.com
8 months ago

Man posing as YouTube star jailed for global sextortion

A predator used sextortion tactics against hundreds of underage victims, resulting in a 17-year prison sentence for extreme exploitation.
fromwww.yourlocalguardian.co.uk
2 months ago
Digital life

Croydon man who encouraged rape of baby and shared indecent images of kids jailed

Keith Edun, a Croydon man, has been jailed for 21 years for encouraging the rape of a baby and sharing child exploitation images.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.bbc.com
8 months ago

Man posing as YouTube star jailed for global sextortion

A predator used sextortion tactics against hundreds of underage victims, resulting in a 17-year prison sentence for extreme exploitation.
fromwww.yourlocalguardian.co.uk
2 months ago
Digital life

Croydon man who encouraged rape of baby and shared indecent images of kids jailed

Keith Edun, a Croydon man, has been jailed for 21 years for encouraging the rape of a baby and sharing child exploitation images.
more#criminal-justice
fromWIRED
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

US Funding Cuts Are Helping Criminals Get Away With Child Abuse and Human Trafficking

International cooperation and funding are vital to combat child trafficking and online sexual abuse effectively.
#social-media
fromEngadget
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

The Morning After: X now lets blocked users see your posts

X's updated block feature allows blocked users to view posts but not interact, raising concerns about user safety and abuse.
fromESPN.com
3 months ago
London

Teen arrested over online abuse of Havertz's wife

A teenager was arrested for sending online abuse to Sophia Havertz following Arsenal's FA Cup loss.
fromHackernoon
1 year ago
Digital life

Smart but Depressed or Dumb but Happy: The Internet's Red Pill-Blue Pill Dilemma | HackerNoon

Gender-based abuse is rampant online, perpetuated by the darker side of technology, leading to safety concerns and misconceptions about the seriousness of online violence towards women.
fromEngadget
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

The Morning After: X now lets blocked users see your posts

X's updated block feature allows blocked users to view posts but not interact, raising concerns about user safety and abuse.
fromESPN.com
3 months ago
London

Teen arrested over online abuse of Havertz's wife

A teenager was arrested for sending online abuse to Sophia Havertz following Arsenal's FA Cup loss.
fromHackernoon
1 year ago
Digital life

Smart but Depressed or Dumb but Happy: The Internet's Red Pill-Blue Pill Dilemma | HackerNoon

Gender-based abuse is rampant online, perpetuated by the darker side of technology, leading to safety concerns and misconceptions about the seriousness of online violence towards women.
more#social-media
Miscellaneous
fromTheregister
3 months ago

UK promises law against sexually explicit deepfakes

The UK government aims to make creating and sharing sexually explicit deepfake images a criminal offense in response to serious public concern.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 months ago
UK news

Labour's challenge to Musk in pledge to go after tech firms allowing online abuse

The Independent focuses on critically important issues such as reproductive rights and online abuse, advocating for quality journalism accessible to all.
fromIndependent
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Pippa Hackett: 'I know there's farmers across the country cheering that the Greens are gone - but that doesn't mean the regulations are going to get any less'

The Green Party's policies will persist despite their electoral setbacks.
Chelsea
fromESPN.com
5 months ago

Kerr, Mewis suffer abuse after baby announcement

Online abuse towards female footballers Sam Kerr and Kristie Mewis highlights ongoing discrimination issues within sports, despite public support for their personal joy.
fromIndependent
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Kirsty Blake Knox: It's laughable to say actors like Emily Atack who get naked for a sex scene can't be taken seriously

Emily Atack is facing increased online sexist abuse after her role in Disney's Rivals.
London
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago

I need to own my narrative': man cleared of racist murder in 1995 on years of abuse

Abdul Hai's name was falsely linked to a murder conviction by Tommy Robinson, causing him considerable distress and leading to potential legal action against X.
fromwww.fourfourtwo.com
7 months ago
Chelsea

Referee Anthony Taylor taken out of Premier League spotlight after death threats

Anthony Taylor faced online abuse and was removed from Premier League officiating duties this weekend after a record of 16 yellow cards in a recent match.
fromAxios
7 months ago
English Premier League

WNBA commissioner's quote exposes tensions behind league's rapid rise

Engelbert's comments on fan divisions sparked backlash as many players feel that hate and racism should not be intertwined with the league's success.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
7 months ago
London politics

Sadiq Khan received thousands of abusive messages after being re-elected mayor of London

The study highlights excessive online abuse towards politicians, especially in the context of major elections, indicating a rising trend in political hostility.
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