#user-protection tag

Mental health

OpenAI Says It Will Let Users Add Trusted Contacts to Alert If They Experience a Mental Health Crisis While Using ChatGPT

Mental health

fromwww.theguardian.com

4 weeks ago

Unregulated chatbots are putting lives at risk | Letters

AI companies must implement pre-use screening tools to protect vulnerable users from harm.

Mental health

fromFuturism

OpenAI Says It Will Let Users Add Trusted Contacts to Alert If They Experience a Mental Health Crisis While Using ChatGPT

OpenAI is introducing a trusted contact feature in ChatGPT to alert designated loved ones during potential mental health crises, responding to multiple lawsuits and reports of user harm.

Meta rolls out new scam detection tools to Facebook, WhatsApp, and Messenger | TechCrunch

Meta launches scam detection tools across Facebook, WhatsApp, and Messenger to alert users about suspicious activity before engagement occurs.

fromThe Verge

Facebook, WhatsApp, and Messenger get new ways to protect users from scams

Meta introduces scam detection tools across Facebook, Messenger, and WhatsApp to alert users about suspicious activities like unrecognized friend requests and device linking attempts before engagement occurs.

fromTechCrunch

Meta rolls out new scam detection tools to Facebook, WhatsApp, and Messenger | TechCrunch

Meta launches scam detection tools across Facebook, WhatsApp, and Messenger to alert users about suspicious activity before engagement occurs.

fromThe Verge

Facebook, WhatsApp, and Messenger get new ways to protect users from scams

more#scam-detection

fromEngadget

8 months ago

Roblox cracks down on its user-created content following multiple child safety lawsuits

Roblox will restrict all unrated experiences to the game developers or those actively working with them, ensuring safer access for users under 18.

Video games

fromThe Verge

8 months ago

WhatsApp will show a 'safety overview' before you join unknown group chats

WhatsApp is introducing a safety overview for group chat invitations from unknown contacts, providing details such as group creation date, the inviter's identity, and membership count.

Privacy professionals

fromIntelligencer

8 months ago

Age Verification Is Coming for the Whole Internet

The Online Safety Act in the U.K. aims to protect users online, primarily through age verification measures.

Cryptocurrency

fromHackernoon

2 years ago

BingX Launches $150M Shield Fund To Set a New Benchmark For User Protection | HackerNoon

BingX launched the Shield Fund, a $150 million reserve for user protection against cyber threats and market volatility.

Apple

fromThe Hacker News

Apple Blocks $9 Billion in Fraud Over 5 Years Amid Rising App Store Threats

Apple has prevented over $9 billion in fraudulent transactions in five years, including $2 billion in 2024.

The App Store faced numerous fraud threats, prompting rigorous security measures.

fromGSMArena.com

Google is making Android 16 significantly more secure and fraud-resistant

Google's Android 16 introduces enhanced security features to protect users, especially high-risk individuals, from scams and unauthorized access.

fromZDNET

How Google's AI combats new scam tactics - and how you can stay one step ahead

Google enhances user security against online scams using AI-driven detection methods.

Privacy professionals

fromDatabreaches