January 24, 2020

Privacy watchdog throws wider net to protect children online

A new, comprehensive code will compel online services to put children's health and safety before data-collecting profits.

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January 04, 2018

Artificial Intelligence to listen for suicidal thoughts on social media

Individuals won't be identified. Nor will intervention be attempted. The aim is, rather, to proactively spot regional trends.

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March 09, 2017

Facebook to listen out for posts from people vulnerable to suicide

Scheme rolling out in the US will refer posts flagged by algorithms to human beings for response

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July 22, 2016

Bathroom Snapchat video of suicide teen ruled criminal by court

Teen committed suicide after classmate filmed him in a school toilet and posted it on Snapchat and Vine.

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December 11, 2015

£50K insurance policy offers to cover victims of cyberbullying

The £50K policy would cover things like counseling, lost income, relocation, cleaning up online smears, or forensics to track down abusers.

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March 24, 2015

Are smartphones bad for our kids?

The rate of suicide and self-harm among children is exploding, and one therapist is pointing a finger at constant internet access.

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February 27, 2015

Facebook comes up with new ways to reach out to the suicidal

Where would you turn, and what would you do, if you saw a post that seemed suicidal from a Facebook friend? Facebook has some answers.

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