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Internet Watch Foundation finds 260 increase in CSAM generated by AI in just one year, and ‘that’s the tip of the iceberg’ | Good luck

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Internet Watch Foundation finds 260 increase in CSAM generated by AI in just one year, and 'that's the tip of the iceberg' | Good luck

The numbers are staggering, but experts say what we’re seeing is just the beginning. As child sexual abuse material generated by AI, or CSAM, is increasing, researchers warn that the technology is not only creating dangerous content, but is actually changing the way children are targeted; how survivors escape; and how burdened researchers are. Researchers … Read more

Baby watching: This Apple service is available to parents in 25 countries – why is NZ missing out?

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Baby watching: This Apple service is available to parents in 25 countries - why is NZ missing out?

“I want my daughter to feel free and confident, knowing that she can reach us whenever she needs, but I’m not ready to put a smartphone in her hands yet,” said one tech-savvy father of a 10-year-old. Herald. He said the service will change the lives of parents. “There are so many things that come … Read more

Americans want children to be protected online. They don’t trust websites or the government to do anything about it | Good luck

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Americans want children to be protected online. They don't trust websites or the government to do anything about it | Good luck

You know that pop-up. You click “yes” for each time. It asks you to verify that you are over 18. Sometimes, “you must be over 21 to access this site” is written in big, bold letters. Sometimes, at some critical moment, you are asked to go back for what seems like years as you find … Read more