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Mr. Deepfake Is Down, But the Threat of Synthetic Sexual Media Remains
Oxford Internet Institute have released a study into the rise of publicly accessible "deepfake" image generators.
9th May 2025
SWGfL Attends the Launch of the Digital Youth Work Standards
The newly launched Digital Youth Work Standards set out a quality framework designed to enhance digital youth work practices across the sector.
1st April 2025
SWGfL Partners with Secure Schools to Provide Cybersecurity Solutions for the Education Sector
SWGfL are pleased to announce our latest partnership with Secure Schools supporting the education sector to reduce overall cybersecurity risks.
31st March 2025
UK Safer Internet Centre and Liverpool Football Club – Getting Involved in Safer Internet Day
As part of the UK Safer Internet Centre, SWGfL visited Liverpool Football Club to educate school children about online scams and to celebrate Safer Internet Day.
11th February 2025
Revenge Porn Helpline Supports Lords’ Push for Stronger Legislation Against Intimate Image Abuse
The Lords pushed to increase the maximum penalty for creating sexually explicit deepfake images or filming someone without their consent to include imprisonment.
7th February 2025
Integrating AI in Schools: New Policy Template Available
SWGfL has introduced a new AI policy template for schools aiming to ensure that AI is used responsibly, ethically, and effectively to enhance teaching.
6th February 2025
Revenge Porn Helpline Welcomes New Legislation to Criminalise the Creation and Sharing of Deepfakes But Still Raises Concern Amid Remaining Gaps
Take a look at what will be included and where current gaps still remain.
7th January 2025
SWGfL at IGF Riyadh 2024: Shaping the Future of Online Safety and Digital Governance
SWGfL participated at IGF, contributing to two pivotal areas addressing the ethical use of AI in combating non-consensual intimate image (NCII) abuse.
20th December 2024
Landmark Parliamentary Bill to Combat Non-Consensual Intimate Imagery and Deepfakes
The UK Parliament will deliberate a Private Members Bill which represents a significant step forward in combating non-consensual intimate imagery.
10th December 2024
StopNCII.org Being Used to Protect Over 1,000,000 Images Online
We are marking the third-year anniversary of StopNCII.org by revealing that it is now being used to protect over 1,000,000 images from being shared online without consent.
25th November 2024
Navigating the Latest Changes in DfE Filtering and Monitoring Standards for Schools and Colleges
DfE has recently updated its Filtering and Monitoring Standards for Schools and Colleges, introducing changes designed to address evolving digital risks.
28th October 2024
The Future of ProjectEVOLVE: Professionals Join SWGfL for Online Event
Ken Corish details the advancements and impact of ProjectEVOLVE, our innovative toolkit aimed at enhancing digital literacy and online safety across the education sector.
25th October 2024
Cybersurvey Reveals Key Insights into Young People’s Online Lives
The latest Cybersurvey, released by Youthworks, has revealed the complex relationships teenagers have with their lives online.
25th September 2024
Teen Accounts Introduced to Instagram
Instagram has introduced ‘Teen Accounts’ to provide more protections for users aged 13 to 15, offering parents increased oversight of their social media usage.
18th September 2024
White House Calls on StopNCII.org To Combat Intimate Image Abuse
As the Biden administration continues to fight gender-based violence, they continue to highlight StopNCII.org as a tool to combat intimate image abuse
12th September 2024
ProjectEVOLVE Report 2024: How Schools Can Close the Digital Skills Gap
This year’s results have highlighted both successes and challenges for schools in what is a complex and rapidly changing landscape.
10th September 2024