BTArticles by Beverley Thornton
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
Microsoft Bing Becomes First Search Engine to Partner with StopNCII.org
We are pleased to announce that Microsoft Bing has joined StopNCII.org as an industry partner, helping to prevent the non-consensual sharing of intimate images.
6th September 2024
Preparing for Back-to-School: Online Safety and Wellbeing
With the first few weeks of term upon us, it’s a great time to prepare for the rest of the school year with the help of SWGfL’s resources.
4th September 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
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
How Meta are Responding to Sextortion Attacks
Meta has revealed how they are preventing sextortion scammers from using their platforms.
5th 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
Is My Social Media Account Hacked or Being Impersonated? Understanding the Difference and How to Respond
Find out about the differences between hacked and impersonated accounts, and how Report Harmful Content can assist you.
8th July 2024
Snapchat Introduces New Features to Protect Users from Sextortion and Online Harm
Snapchat has unveiled a range of new features designed to protect users from online harms and sextortion attempts.
27th June 2024