🚨 62 MILLION VISITS. In ONE MONTH.

An "online rape academy" teaching men to drug and rape partners on Telegram. ALASKA IS ALREADY AFFECTED.

Two Alaska men caught using Telegram for abuse. Alaska Native women face assault rates 10x higher than the US. 84% of Native women experience violence.

This is happening HERE. You can help stop it.

👉🏿 Full guide: https://shorturl.at/VvoVy

#StopRapeAcademy #Alaska #NativeWomen #SexualAssaultAwareness #OnlineAbuse #ProtectAlaska #EndViolence

Reported hate incidents more than doubled last year in Waterloo region, community report finds
A new report from the Centre for Mutual Wellbeing found hate incidents reported in Waterloo region more than doubled in 2025, with racism, Islamophobia and online abuse among the most commonly reported forms of hate.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/kitchener-waterloo/hate-reports-double-2025-community-report-9.7226687?cmp=rss
Ofcom warns social media firms over online abuse during World Cup

Ofcom has written to social media companies to remind them of their responsibilities regarding online abuse and said it will monitor measures taken during the World Cup

The Guardian
Carol Vorderman demands apology from Reform candidate over online comments

Vorderman said she wanted "an apology from Rob Kenyon, to me, and to all the other people he’s abused online”.

The London Economic

💻 European researchers say one in six kids who have access to the internet is experiencing some form of online sexual exploitation and abuse

✨Follow the link for more information on this story✨
https://www.scimex.org/newsfeed/1-in-6-kids-could-be-experiencing-online-sexual-exploitation-and-abuse

#science #sciencenews #research #stem #facts #knowledge #sciencefacts #exploitation #onlineabuse

Nearly in one in five UK girls receive unwanted images online, poll finds

Barnardo’s says survey shows online abuse and harassment becoming ‘part of background noise of growing up’

The Guardian

Online Communities on 4chan Are Creating Nonconsensual Deepfake Images of Women

📰 Original title: 4chan’s Misogynist ‘Wizards’ Are Nudifying Women by Request

🤖 IA: It's clickbait ⚠️
👥 Users: It's clickbait ⚠️

View full AI summary: https://en.killbait.com/online-communities-on-4chan-are-creating-nonconsensual-deepfake-images-of-women.html?utm_source=mastodon_world&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=killbait.mastodon_world

#technology #deepfake #misogyny #onlineabuse

Online Communities on 4chan Are Creating Nonconsensual Deepfake Images of Women

Research has uncovered a troubling trend on 4chan, where anonymous users, often male, are requesting and creating nonconsensual sexualized deepfake images of women. These requests, posted in threads specifically dedicated to 'adult requests,' involve images of women who may be publicly visible on social media. Users request these altered images to depict women undressed, engaged in sexual acts, or in humiliating scenarios. The individuals who manipulate the images are referred to as 'wizards' and are praised for their work, creating a hierarchical dynamic that reinforces misogyny. This activity is not isolated but often connected to personal relationships, including family, colleagues, or acquaintances, making the abuse more targeted. Researchers, including Leonie Oehmig from the Institute for Strategic Dialogue, note that these deepfakes spread beyond 4chan to private platforms like Telegram and Discord. While some claim the content is for personal entertainment, others use it to harass, humiliate, or intimidate victims. The scale of this coordinated digital abuse is significant, with over 100,000 posts identified in a three-month period. The research highlights not only the cultural normalization of such behavior but also the potential for monetization, as 'wizards' direct others to platforms suitable for financial transactions. This phenomenon underscores the urgent need for accountability in digital spaces and the protection of individuals against synthetic sexual abuse.

KillBait

Online Communities on 4chan Are Creating Nonconsensual Deepfake Images of Women

📰 Original title: 4chan’s Misogynist ‘Wizards’ Are Nudifying Women by Request

🤖 IA: It's clickbait ⚠️
👥 Users: It's clickbait ⚠️

View full AI summary: https://en.killbait.com/online-communities-on-4chan-are-creating-nonconsensual-deepfake-images-of-women.html?utm_source=mastodon_social&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=killbait.mastodon_social

#technology #deepfake #misogyny #onlineabuse

Online Communities on 4chan Are Creating Nonconsensual Deepfake Images of Women

Research has uncovered a troubling trend on 4chan, where anonymous users, often male, are requesting and creating nonconsensual sexualized deepfake images of women. These requests, posted in threads specifically dedicated to 'adult requests,' involve images of women who may be publicly visible on social media. Users request these altered images to depict women undressed, engaged in sexual acts, or in humiliating scenarios. The individuals who manipulate the images are referred to as 'wizards' and are praised for their work, creating a hierarchical dynamic that reinforces misogyny. This activity is not isolated but often connected to personal relationships, including family, colleagues, or acquaintances, making the abuse more targeted. Researchers, including Leonie Oehmig from the Institute for Strategic Dialogue, note that these deepfakes spread beyond 4chan to private platforms like Telegram and Discord. While some claim the content is for personal entertainment, others use it to harass, humiliate, or intimidate victims. The scale of this coordinated digital abuse is significant, with over 100,000 posts identified in a three-month period. The research highlights not only the cultural normalization of such behavior but also the potential for monetization, as 'wizards' direct others to platforms suitable for financial transactions. This phenomenon underscores the urgent need for accountability in digital spaces and the protection of individuals against synthetic sexual abuse.

KillBait

More than 70 million warnings sent to people seeking child abuse material

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cze2y02jw1ko?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

#ChildSafety #OnlineAbuse #Crime

70 million warnings sent to people seeking child abuse material

The messages highlight the illegality of what people are searching for online and direct them towards help.

Online safety campaigners reveal Starmer frustrations after Phillips exit

PM accused of dragging heels on forcing tech firms to block transmission of nude photos on children’s phones

The Guardian