Tagged Articles
How Does SWGfL Respond To Safeguarding?
In this article we explore how SWGfL services, solutions, training, and helplines support safeguarding practices.
30th September 2025
Deepfake Defences 2: Latest Research from Ofcom
A new publication from Ofcom is examining the impact of synthetic media, known within mainstream media as deepfake content.
11th July 2025
Ofcom Backs StopNCII.org as Best Practice for Tackling Image-Based Abuse
In its latest consultation, Ofcom has recognised StopNCII.org as a leading global solution for tackling image-based abuse.
30th June 2025
Campaigning for Change – 10 Years of the Revenge Porn Helpline
As the 10 Years Of Support campaign from the Revenge Porn Helpline comes to an end, Sophie Mortimer reflects on the developments we have seen, the growing conversation around intimate image abuse, and changes that need to be implemented to provide robust protection.
14th April 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
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
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
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 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
Meta Announces Plans to Use Facebook and Instagram Posts to Train AI
Meta has announced plans to use people’s public posts and images across Facebook and Instagram to help train artificial intelligence tools across Meta.
7th June 2024