Category: cyberbullying

Facebook is using bots to figure out how to stop harassment

[ad_1] In the testing environment, known as WW, the bots take actions like trying to buy and sell forbidden items, such as guns and drugs. The bot can use Facebook like a normal person would, conducting searches and visiting pages. Engineers can then test whether the bot can bypass safeguards and violate Community Standards, according […]

Tumblr’s digital literacy campaign targets fake news and bullying

[ad_1] Tumblr is partnering with the UK nonprofit Ditch the Label, and their campaign will focus on six topics. Each topic will get a short explainer video, as well as an expert-guided discussion. New year, new digital tools! ? We partnered with @DitchtheLabel to create six short videos to help you develop a healthy relationship […]

Jonah Hill tackles bullying in new Instagram TV series

[ad_1] “I tried to create an environment for young people to be heard and listened to,” the actor said. “I wish there was a platform to hear other’s struggles and experiences when I was growing up. I hope that this will be inspiring for young people to share their stories and feelings and not feel […]

BBC’s smart keyboard helps kids live healthy digital lives

[ad_1] The app uses machine learning and can recognize when, for instance, a child is typing personal details. It will remind them to think twice about whether it’s safe to share. Or, if a child is typing a message that will upset the recipient, the app will ask if they really want to send it. […]

UK will hold social networks accountable for harmful content

[ad_1] Both Facebook and Google have previously denied responsibility for the content published on their sites, evoking the communications act in the US to overcome lawsuits accusing them of enabling terrorism and spreading extremist views. But calls for big tech to be regulated have grown in recent years following a spate of controversial incidents, the […]