Articles Archive

Online Safety Training Available to Kickstart the Autumn Term
Our latest Online Safety Clinics and Online Safety Live events are here to support teachers and school communities to stay up to date with the latest knowledge and news around online safety.
29th August 2024

StopNCII.org Announced as Finalist in UK IT Industry Awards
StopNCII.org has been announced as a finalist in the UK IT Industry Awards for 2024 in the Charity (Third Sector Project of the Year) category.
29th August 2024

Top Tips for Reporting Harmful Content Online
In our latest article we explore top tips from Report Harmful Content, to support anyone affected by online harm. Read the latest advice from the service.
22nd August 2024

Working on the Revenge Porn Helpline: Insights from Sophie Mortimer
Sophie Mortimer, Revenge Porn Helpline Manager, has recently written an opinion piece for The Independent sharing her experiences and insights.
20th August 2024

Synthetic Media: How It Is Being Used Around the World
Find out how synthetic media and the technology used to create it can positively impact society.
16th August 2024

Virtual Realities: Everything You Need to Know About VR Gaming
Virtual reality (VR) experiences have become a popular and accessible way to dive into exciting games, explore imaginary worlds, and connect with friends.
14th August 2024

Responding to Online Extremism – Guidance for Professionals and Parents
We have outlined some key points in how to approach online extremist content with children and young people, developed by the Professionals Online Safety Helpline.
8th August 2024

Google Responds to Non-Consensual Sexual Synthetic Media
Google has strengthened their policies and systems to provide better control over non-consensual sexual synthetic media.
7th August 2024

How Meta are Responding to Sextortion Attacks
Meta has revealed how they are preventing sextortion scammers from using their platforms.
5th August 2024

How to Spot a Deepfake: Guidance for Professionals, Parents and Carers
We explore how synthetic media can differ from genuine material and how to spot some of the most common signs of generated content.
2nd August 2024

Ofcom Releases Deepfake Data
New research published by Ofcom has demonstrated the growing impact that AI-generated content is having on young people and adults.
1st August 2024

New Synthetic Media Hub Launched
SWGfL has released a new topic hub providing advice and support about synthetic media, as the prevalence of synthetic, AI-generated content, commonly referred to as 'deepfakes,' continues to grow.
26th July 2024

Synthetic Media: A Brief Overview
In more recent years, we’ve seen technological advancements in the media we consume, and the emergence of synthetic media and deepfakes have become more prevalent. Learn about synthetic media, how it began, and the future of AI-generated content.
26th July 2024

Deepfakes or Synthetic Media: Understanding the Terminology of AI-Generated Content
As AI-generated content has become increasingly more visible online, the way we describe forms of this emerging media developed by artificial intelligence has varied.
26th July 2024

Why Are We Allowed to View Non-Consensually Shared Nude Images Online?
Find out why there are current gaps in the legal system that permit the viewing of non-consensually shared intimate content.
26th July 2024

Improving Digital Safeguards in Education – Response to the King’s Speech
King Charles announced parliament’s new plans to “raise standards in education and promote children’s wellbeing”. Read our response in our latest article.
22nd July 2024