Tag: Social Media
Instagram Releases Alerts for Parents When Teens Search for Self-Harm/ Suicide Terms
The news from Meta details how alerts will be sent to parents who use Instagram’s parental supervision tools.
23rd March 2026
Molly Rose Foundation Releases Documentary: Molly Vs the Machines
Our article explores Molly Vs the Machines, a powerful new documentary from the Molly Rose Foundation.
6th March 2026
Someone is Filming Me in Public Without My Consent – What Can I Do?
We outline what the real harms are associated with this behaviour, how it spreads online, and the limitations of the current legal systems.
13th February 2026
In Conversation with ChatGPT: How Far Have We Come?
We look at the current landscape surrounding ChatGPT and discuss how far we've come and what more needs to be addressed.
28th January 2026
Why a Social Media Ban for Under-16s Isn’t the Right Answer
Too many children are exposed to preventable harm online but find out why we do not believe a social media ban is the answer.
22nd January 2026
Grok Was Not an Accident – The Government Was Warned This Would Happen
The parliamentary record has shown how the Government were repeatedly warned about AI abuse and did not take action.
19th January 2026
Grok Restricts Undressing Features But Only Where It Is Deemed Illegal
In a statement made by X, they confirmed that they have now prevented Grok from editing images of real people in ‘revealing clothing’
15th January 2026
AI Abuse Using Grok Shows Why Legal Protections Have Completely Fallen Behind
Ofcom has just announced they are investigating X over the recent surge in synthetic sexual imagery generated via the AI tool Grok. Read our response here:
12th January 2026
Responding to AI misuse and “Undressing” Images on Social Media
We are increasingly seeing reports of individuals who have been affected by the misuse of AI on social media - read our response here.
8th January 2026
Violence Against Women and Girls Strategy: Ambition Without Balance
Read SWGfL's response to the recently published violence against women and girls strategy (VAWG)
19th December 2025
SWGfL’s 2025 Annual Review: A Year of Milestones and Global Influence
In 2025, SWGfL marked one of the most important years in its history. Find out what we achieved throughout the year.
16th December 2025
A Safer Future for Women and Girls: Why Evidence Must Shape the Next Phase of NCII Prevention
Ofcom's latest research provides evidence we now need to move from isolated efforts to a truly collective approach to tackle intimate image abuse.
8th December 2025
An Encouraging Start – Response to Ofcom’s Latest Research on the Online Safety Act
SWGfL welcomes Ofcom’s publication of its latest research on the early impact of the Online Safety Act (OSA) but more still needs to be done.
4th December 2025
Introducing the Global Clearing Centre: Strengthening the Global Response Towards Intimate Image Abuse
We are working with the FCDO to establish a new pilot project looking at a Global Clearing Centre for NCII content.
1st December 2025
StopNCII.org Being Used to Protect 2,000,000 Images Online in the Fight Against Intimate Image Abuse
SWGfL proudly marks the four-year anniversary of StopNCII.org, the ground-breaking online tool to protect against intimate image abuse.
25th November 2025
Progress from Ofcom, but Stronger Measures Still Needed to Protect Women and Girls Online
Ofcom is setting out a 5-point plan to hold sites and apps accountable for protecting women and girls online.
25th November 2025