Today, Bumble. Inc is pleased to announce that we have joined the Center for Democracy & Technology's working group to address the creation, spread and monetization of non-consensual intimate images (NCII) - including AI-generated content. As a company rooted in kindness, respect, and online accountability, we believe in working collaboratively with our industry partners to tackle issues such as NCII. We care very deeply about providing our community with the tools they need to feel empowered online, which includes control over their private images. This move will see us come together with representatives from technology companies, trust and safety practitioners, experts in online gender based violence, organisations representing impacted communities and organisations focused on digital rights in a safe, shared setting to discuss meaningful intervention points. This is an extension of our work in this space, having previously announced our partnership with StopNCII.org, a free tool designed to support victims of Non-Consensual Intimate Image (NCII) abuse. With more of our lives spent online, non-consensual image abuse is a growing issue that like other forms of sexual harassment, disproportionately targets and impacts women. We have, and always will be, committed to joining conversations and partnerships that tackle these issues head on. https://lnkd.in/ezvfXAJa
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Here #BigTech has opportunities to listen to the voices of #livedexperience of #CSAM #CSEM and until there are laws, not just fines etc., the prioritize children's safety, there is insufficiencies that harm Mark Zuckerberg Elon Musk
The Phoenix 11 have read Meta's response to their question submitted to the record by Senator Graham following January's Big Tech hearing in Washington: "We cannot emphasize enough how insufficient & irrelevant this response is to the ongoing threats & revictimization we continue to suffer... "What does the distribution of child sexual abuse images have to do with online safety measures for teens?... Nudity blurring features do absolutely nothing to address the existence and offenders’ purposeful spread of child sexual abuse imagery on Meta’s platforms. Pedophiles are not going to blur the nude abuse photos they are purposefully sharing... "Given Meta’s choice to act only when regulation demands it, we urge Congress to pass legislation that prioritizes the countless child victims and survivors that Meta has and will continue to fail as long as the option to do so exists." Read their full statement: https://lnkd.in/e2Dej8Xm
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Are the tech giants doing 'enough' to protect children? Tech giants like Meta, Discord, Snapchat, X (formerly twitter) and Tiktok were questioned regarding safety of children on their platforms. As expected, it once again brought to light the existing gaps and the urgent need to have stronger mechanisms for protection of children from online sexual harm. It calls for greater accountability from the tech giants to ensure robust safety mechanisms on online platforms. We strongly hope that these forums lead to actioanble steps towards protecting children online and creating a safe online experience for children. Link to the article: https://lnkd.in/gFYJq5Y5 #childsafetyonline #ChildSafetyEverday
Will Lawmakers Really Act to Protect Children Online? Some Say Yes.
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Today is the 30th anniversary of the Violence Against Women Act—a critical milestone in the fight against gender-based violence (GBV). VAWA has been instrumental in protecting victims & providing essential resources, but there is more work to do. At CDT, we recognize the critical role technology plays in addressing gender-based violence. We recently partnered with companies, civil society orgs, & academics to launch a multistakeholder working group to address the widespread harms of non-consensual intimate imagery (NCII). Yesterday, the group announced a set of voluntary principles to prevent and address Image Based Sexual Abuse (IBSA). Developed in response to a White House Call to Action to Combat IBSA, the principles provide guidance to address this abuse – protecting privacy, expression, & safety. https://lnkd.in/eN9ereeT CDT also recognizes the harms #BluetoothTracking can have in perpetuating violence against women. Our longstanding multistakeholder effort promotes standards to mitigate problems like cyberstalking that occur as a result of Bluetooth tracking device misuse. https://lnkd.in/eK2KpvtV As CDT’s Ariana Aboulafia recently noted, #BluetoothTracking technology can also lead to harms in the context of intimate partner violence which disproportionately impacts women w/ disabilities. She provides recs on how to address the needs of those affected. https://lnkd.in/ebvFdqf6 At Center for Democracy & Technology, we're proud to work with partners like The National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV), CYBER CIVIL RIGHTS INITIATIVE, Sexual Violence Prevention Association (SVPA), LGBT Tech + others to combat GBV, advocate for stronger policies, & create safer, more equitable online spaces.
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New research has found Deepnude apps are exploding in popularity, with undressing websites attracting 24 million unique visitors in September 2023. Deepnude apps allow users to virtually undress a woman, using AI to manipulate an image or video of a woman to remove her clothing. Many apps only work on women. A Revealing Picture, a report by intelligence company Graphika, found that while these services previously existed on niche internet forums, the creation and dissemination of "synthetic non-consensual intimate imagery" (NCII) had moved to an automated, scaled and monetised business, with many of the providers using popular social media platforms to market their services. Creating non-consensual intimate imagery is quicker and easier than ever before. According to Graphika, the increasing capability and accessibility of open-source AI image diffusion models allow a larger number of providers to create realistic content without having to host, maintain and run their own custom image models, which can be expensive and time-consuming. In many cases, users can begin generating and accessing synthetic NCII within minutes of first visiting a provider’s website or Telegram group, often for no upfront cost. Graphika warns, increasing prominence and accessibility of these services will very likely lead to further instances of online harm, such as the creation and dissemination of non-consensual nude images, targeted harassment campaigns, sextortion, and the generation of child sexual abuse material. The report included advertising material an NCII provider shared on X (formerly Twitter) which promotes the service as a tool for sexual harassment. A 2020 report by UK domestic violence service Refuge exposed how threats to share intimate or sexual images and videos are increasingly being used as a tool of coercive control and domestic abuse, with a marked increase in survivors reporting such threats by current and former partners. If women can be targeted and threatened without even having taken or shared an intimate photo, the possibilities for men's technologically-mediated abuse of them grow exponentially. We wrote about the growing phenomenon of Deepnude apps back in 2020 as a new way for men to prey on women. We noted that the appeal of this technology is in the criminal violation of women, that these images were designed to humiliate women - women who it was understood did not consent to the creation and distribution of these images. We are working on a campaign against these apps and will update our supporters soon! https://lnkd.in/gfMhkx43 #pornharms #youngpeople #onlinesafety #esafety #campaignsmovement #collectiveshout #cybersafety #violenceagainstwomen #vawg #vawc #vaw #women #girls #mentalhealth #wellbeing #culturechange #deepnudes
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It’s a great feeling to be a part of a movement for change and to see it making a difference. Our effort to end online sexual exploitation and abuse of children has evolved from an issue area focus for ChildFund to a full-force global movement of which we are a part. In the U.S. especially, we are taking the lead in this fight, and we are seeing great results in a relatively short time. Our #TakeItDown campaign was a huge success – thanks to the hard work of our team, but especially because of all of our supporters, survivors, donors, partners and many others who came together to stop this growing threat to children. And now, the U.S. congress is acting. On January 31st, CEOs from the “big five” tech companies, Meta, TikTok, X, Snap and Discord, are being convened to testify before the Senate. In this hearing, they will be put on the spot to answer some tough questions, including the biggest ones – why haven’t they done enough to keep our kids safe, and what are they doing to change that in the future? But here’s the thing about movements. By nature, movements are full of hope. And my hope for this hearing is that the CEOs do the right thing. That they answer honestly and openly. They vow transparency and promise to detect, report and remove harmful content. It’s in their power, and I’m hopeful that they will use their power for good. Keeping children safe is at the core of our efforts at ChildFund – safe at home, safe on the street, safe at school, and safe online. But we cannot do it alone. We need each other – especially Big Tech – so that together we can keep kids safe, everywhere. #WeNeedEachOther #TakeItDown #ProtectKidsOnline https://lnkd.in/gVfkb7z3
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Did you know social platforms are used every day to promote the sexual exploitation of children? It’s hard to believe that something we use to share fun family updates, recipes and inspiration can be used for such a dark purpose – but it’s true. Yesterday, the CEOs of Meta, TikTok, X (Twitter), Snap and Discord testified before Congress to talk about this issue – what they are, or are not, doing to ensure kids stay safe on their platforms. Today, we are calling on Congress to #ProtectKidsOnline – and you can help. Go to https://lnkd.in/e6QwJvjt NOW to tell Congress to pass the #STOPCSAM Act & promote stronger protections for children online.
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I just came across an article from the Wall Street Journal, confirming the state of sexual harassment online that our kids and teens have to endure ❗ 100 000 child users of Instagram and Facebook are harassed daily. Including, but not limited to, pictures of male genitalia. We all know that the big companies won't move (they already didn't implement measures combating the severe impact on a third of teen girls' body images). That is precisely why I built Henrietta. For now, she blocks 🍆 - but the variety of online harassment and violence, especially against girls and young women, is vast and urges for more safety tools. What do you think could or should be done? 👉 Source: #onlinesafety #techforgood #digitalwellbeing #femalefounders #impactstartups #berlinstartups
Children on Instagram and Facebook Were Frequent Targets of Sexual Harassment, State Says
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The #manorbear meme has been fascinating to watch. The hypothetical question has led to a lot of men getting *quite* upset about being chosen over bears. It’s turned into #manVsbear as men find themselves explaining why women are wrong about their choices. What I think it shows is that if we don’t listen and instead react instead of responding more thoughtfully we can learn little and show others our fragilities. Here’s a blog and my hope that we can learn something from the meme and start to approach discussions with empathy rather than the need to prove others wrong. #empathy #empathylightbulb https://lnkd.in/dcNGtvjA
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In solidarity with 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence (GBV), we urge individuals from all walks of life to actively combat and raise awareness against gender-based violence on social media platforms 📱 While it is imperative to hold perpetrators and tech companies accountable, real change is also necessary. If we actively contribute to the prevention of online abuse by cultivating a culture of empathy and respect, we can create a safer and more inclusive digital environment for everyone ✨ Here are five ways you can address GBV on social media: 🌟 Become a digital ally: Start by calling out any harmful behaviour you see on platforms in a safe and respectful way. You can foster a safe digital environment by encouraging your peers to reflect on their behaviour and take action when someone crosses the line. 🌟 Report abuse to platforms: You can report abuse that targets a person’s gender, sexuality, ethnicity, ability, religion or appearance to the platform it occurred on. This helps ensure that appropriate actions are taken to address and rectify harmful online behaviours. 🌟 Educate yourself and get tech savvy: Learn how to recognise the signs and symptoms of online abuse and harassment, including how to set up your social media accounts and profiles through a safety and preventative lens. 🌟 Push for stronger laws and regulations: Call on your government to strengthen legal frameworks, and help raise awareness about gendered violence. You can do this by supporting legal advocacy groups and participating in various feminist movements. 🌟 Model positive online behaviour: You can model positive online behaviour by promoting empathy and demonstrating kindness through social media. By setting an example of positive conduct, we can contribute to the cultivation of a digital space where everyone feels heard, valued and safe. #16DaysOfActivism #16Days #OnlineAbuse #OnlineSafety #GenderBasedViolence
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19 minutes after Women's Agenda posted my piece on problematic community attitudes towards violence against women and children. The Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) posted a review of the film May December a "romantic comedy" based on the life of convicted child sex offender Mary- Kay Letourneau calling the crime an "affair" PEOPLE OF THE MEDIA A 12-YEAR-OLD CAN NOT CONSENT TO A RELATIONSHIP WITH A 36-YEAR-OLD; IT IS NOT ROMANTIC, IT IS A CRIME. Hyper-sexualisation and aggression towards women and children is a perversive force in popular culture and an acceptable media narrative; we see these intersections when looking at community attitudes about violence against women and children. These views mis-representing a crime tacitly provide an environment where abuse and violence against women and children is normalised and diminished. #endchildabuse #endsexualviolence #endviolenceagainstwomenandchildren #languagematters
Misogynistic views are rampant on social media. We should all think twice before engaging with them
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