Category: Cyberharassment

Dark Corners of the Web Offer a Glimpse at A.I.’s Nefarious Future

In the hands of anonymous internet users, A.I. tools can create waves of harassing and racist material. It’s already happening on the anonymous message board 4chan.
How Tracking and Technology in Cars Is Being Weaponized by Abusive Partners

Apps that remotely track and control cars are being weaponized by abusive partners. Car manufacturers have been slow to respond, according to victims and experts.
Omegle Shuts Down as Founder Acknowledges Crime on Video Chat Site

Omegle’s popularity surged during the pandemic. But critics said that it let online sexual predators go unchecked.
This Florida School District Banned Cellphones. Here’s What Happened.

Schools in Orlando took a tougher approach than a new state law required. Student engagement increased. So did the hunt for contraband phones.
Musk Pledged to Cleanse Twitter of Child Abuse Content. Is It Working?

The New York Times – Business:
Child sexual abuse imagery spreads on Twitter even after the company is notified: One video drew 120,000 views. “Sewer rats,” as one regulator described bad actors, remain.

Dark Corners of the Web Offer a Glimpse at A.I.’s Nefarious Future