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TikTok tightens restrictions on teen ad targeting, boosts AI transparency

TikTok now has stricter teen ad targeting rules and has also made it easier for advertisers to comply with AI disclosure requirements. Anu Adegbola on July 10, 2024   TikTok implemented new restrictions on ads targeting U.S. teens and introduced AI disclosure requirements for advertisers. Why we care. These changes aim to protect younger users and … Continue reading TikTok tightens restrictions on teen ad targeting, boosts AI transparency

Instagram reportedly served up child-sexualizing reels to followers of teen influencers

Instagram reportedly served up child-sexualizing reels to followers of teen influencers Employees knew about this problem internally, apparently. Richard Lai   Updated Tue, Nov 28, 2023 Photo by Richard Lai/Engadget Following X’s alleged ad controversy involving antisemitic content, it is now Meta’s turn to be put under the spotlight for its content algorithm. According to … Continue reading Instagram reportedly served up child-sexualizing reels to followers of teen influencers

Discord’s latest teen safety blitz starts with content filters and automated warnings

Discord’s latest teen safety blitz starts with content filters and automated warnings The features come after a recent report found the company was failing to protect young users. Igor Bonifacic   Updated Fri, Oct 20, 2023 Discord Discord is introducing new safeguards to protect young users. On Thursday, the company announced Teen Safety Assist. The … Continue reading Discord’s latest teen safety blitz starts with content filters and automated warnings

Discord bans teen dating servers and the sharing of AI-generated CSAM

Discord (still) has a child safety issue   Steve Dent   @stevetdent A new report has revealed alarming statistics about Discord’s issues with child safety. Over the past six years, NBC News identified 35 cases of adults being prosecuted on charges of “kidnapping, grooming or sexual assault” that allegedly involved Discord communication. At least 15 … Continue reading Discord bans teen dating servers and the sharing of AI-generated CSAM