Software The Web NCMEC unveils tool to help minors fight online spread of explicit images Service lets minors assign hashes to automatically and proactively take down images on participating platforms By Daniel Sims, February 28, 2023, 9:16 AM
Gaming Industry Nintendo Japan will refuse to repair or replace customers' products if they harass its employees Want a replacement Switch? Don't post defamatory comments on social networks By Rob Thubron, November 14, 2022, 6:55 AM 12 comments
Mobile Instagram's new anti-abuse features protect accounts with trending posts Don't suffer for going viral By Rob Thubron, August 12, 2021, 7:03 AM
Mobile Google Google bans huge Chinese app maker from the Play Store for swamping users with disruptive ads CooTek had previously promised to stop the practice By Rob Thubron, July 17, 2019, 12:26 PM
Software The Web Alphabet's Tune browser extension uses AI to filter out toxic comments The troll-fighting AI works with popular sites like Facebook, Twitter, and Reddit By Dean Pennington, March 12, 2019, 5:03 PM 22 comments
Industry Twitter shares fall after company is labeled "the Harvey Weinstein of social media" Following an Amnesty International report By Rob Thubron, December 21, 2018, 5:25 AM 13 comments
Mobile The Web Twitter tackling abuse on Periscope by handing out suspensions Will it be enough? By Rob Thubron, July 30, 2018, 5:24 AM
The Web Facebook Data Abuse Bounty has no limits on rewards for reports Trying to put the Cambridge Analytica issue in the past By Greg Synek, April 10, 2018, 11:47 AM
Gaming Tech Culture Ubisoft is cracking down on 'toxic' Rainbow Six: Siege players New button will allow players to report toxic behavior By Cal Jeffrey, March 6, 2018, 4:10 PM 22 comments
The Web Twitter starts enforcing new rules on hateful conduct and abusive behavior Military and government entities are excluded By Shawn Knight, December 18, 2017, 2:01 PM
Google Software Google API that detects insults, harassment and abusive comments is now available to developers By Shawn Knight, February 23, 2017, 5:00 PM 25 comments
The Web Instagram adds new features to curb abuse, foster a positive community By Shawn Knight, December 6, 2016, 2:30 PM
The Web Twitter expands 'mute' functionality, retrains support staff, makes it easier to report harassment By Shawn Knight, November 15, 2016, 6:00 PM
The Web Doxers, trolls, abusive hashtag creators, and more could now face prosecution in the UK By Rob Thubron, October 10, 2016, 5:30 PM 17 comments
Industry Tech Culture Walmart is partnering with Uber and Lyft to deliver groceries purchased online By Shawn Knight, June 3, 2016, 3:00 PM 10 comments
Tech Culture The Web Periscope is taking a crowdsourced approach to comment moderation By Shawn Knight, May 31, 2016, 4:30 PM
Tech Culture The Web Report shows 50% of misogynistic tweets come from women By Rob Thubron, May 26, 2016, 6:15 AM 11 comments
Gaming The Web Blizzard, Twitch plan to make changes after Hearthstone pro endures racist abuse during tournament By Rob Thubron, May 19, 2016, 8:30 AM 46 comments
The Web Tech Culture Reporting abuse on Twitter just got a lot more efficient By Shawn Knight, April 25, 2016, 5:45 PM
The Web Mobile Twitter continues to wage war on abuse, announces new Trust and Safety Council By Shawn Knight, February 9, 2016, 4:30 PM
The Web Mobile Twitter updates its rules in an attempt to crack down on abusive behavior and hateful conduct By Rob Thubron, December 30, 2015, 2:00 PM
The Web Twitter further combats harassment through 'quality filter' By Tim Schiesser, March 24, 2015, 8:30 AM
Security The Web Twitter wages war against trolls, requires Tor users to provide phone number when opening an account By Shawn Knight, March 4, 2015, 1:30 PM
The Web Industry Twitter CEO takes personal responsibility for platform's troll problem, internal memo reveals By Shawn Knight, February 5, 2015, 12:00 PM