The hottest Online safety Substack posts right now

Content moderation is essential, but focusing solely on it overlooks larger issues related to the harmful effects of platforms on kids
The harmful impact of social media on children is not just about the content they consume, but also about the changes in childhood due to excessive screen time
Implementing norms like delaying smartphones until high school could help in restoring a healthier, play-based childhood for kids

Tweak laws to make AI-generated porn with real people's images illegal
Focus on protecting individuals, especially women, from being deep-faked into inappropriate content online
Amend existing legislation to specifically address the use of deep-fakes to create non-consensual adult content

Roblox is a popular platform with various immersive experiences beyond gaming.
Reporters explore complex issues within the Roblox community, such as the presence of extremists.
Roblox faces challenges in moderating user-generated content and maintaining safety on the platform.

Social media is a significant source of cyber threats, as cybercriminals use it to steal personal information, spread malware, and launch phishing attacks.
Social media platforms are vulnerable to cybercrime due to the vast user base they have, making them attractive targets for cybercriminals.
To stay safe on social media, it's important to be cautious about what you share, use strong passwords, be wary of suspicious links, keep software updated, and utilize two-factor authentication.

AI-generated porn poses serious threats to privacy and psychological well-being, especially for activists and teenage girls.
The omnipresence of AI-created porn can subject women to constant surveillance and objectification by digital swarms.
Easy access to AI tools for creating fake porn raises concerns about the spread of nonconsensual and harmful content.

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Social media apps can negatively impact kids' mental health, so the proposal suggests banning them for children under 18 to protect them.
The proposal focuses on creating an Adult Social App Reporter (ASAR) to detect Adult Social Apps on kids' phones without compromising privacy or requiring physical access.
The strategy is geared towards reducing the attractiveness of social media apps to kids by enforcing rules for Adult Social Apps and involving parents and schools in monitoring and compliance.