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Bluesky updates rules and invites user feedback ahead of October rollout
Bluesky updates rules and invites user feedback ahead of October rollout
The updated Bluesky rules introduce detailed safety measures, new dispute resolution options, and provisions for satire, journalism, and parody.
Aug. 15, 2025
Netherlands regulator presses tech firms over election disinformation
Netherlands regulator presses tech firms over election disinformation
Major platforms face scrutiny in the Netherlands as regulators intensify efforts to counter systemic online risks ahead of the October election.
Aug. 14, 2025
AI-generated video misleads as tsunami footage in Japan
AI-generated video misleads as tsunami footage in Japan
Viral footage of a tsunami hitting Japan was debunked as synthetic content, spreading misinformation amid Pacific earthquake alerts.
Aug. 10, 2025
Australian companies unite cybersecurity defences to combat AI threats
Australian companies unite cybersecurity defences to combat AI threats
The rise of deepfakes and AI voice cloning has prompted Australian companies to overhaul their cybersecurity with cloud-first solutions.
July 31, 2025
Teens struggle to spot misinformation despite daily social media use
Teens struggle to spot misinformation despite daily social media use
New research reveals teens wrongly believe misinformation only affects world news or scams, leaving them vulnerable to more subtle forms of fake content.
July 23, 2025
AI technology drives sharp rise in synthetic abuse material
AI technology drives sharp rise in synthetic abuse material
New data reveals over 1,200 AI-generated abuse videos have been discovered so far in 2025, a significant rise from just two during the same period last year.
July 11, 2025
EU workshop gathers support and scrutiny for the DSA
EU workshop gathers support and scrutiny for the DSA
Global civil society is rallying behind the DSA’s risk-based approach as a fairer way to govern digital spaces.
May 27, 2025