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In the past year, we've seen several controversies arise from the circulation of online images featuring several well-known figures. Kate Middleton, Taylor Swift, and Johnny Depp – all very different people, all involved in different situations, all with varying consequences. However, there’s no doubt that now, with the ease of editing and social media access, the implications of manipulated images are more dangerous than ever. Learn more about the growing problem of image manipulation, how it’s been used throughout history, and the ways in which it fuels the spread of fake news: https://lnkd.in/e9EKN9TU

Do you post photos of your kids online? Maybe you shouldn’t… We live in an age of Gen AI, cyberbullying, and skipping over the fine print which can all impact your kids when posting photos of them online. Plus, you’re robbing them of consent! If your child ever decides they don’t want a presence on the internet, that ship will have already sailed ⛵ Check out this week’s episode with Will Brooks at FifthWall Solutions about protecting your kids online 👇 #cybersecurityawareness #securityawareness #internetsafety

According to an #investigation carried out by #HumanRightsWatch, #AIstartups are secretly training with children's personal photos. More than 170 #photos and #personalinformation of Brazilian #children have been collected without their #consent. These photos are being scraped off the #web into a large #dataset that #companies then use to train their #AItools. In turn, others are using these tools to create malicious #deepfakes that put even more children at risk of exploitation and harm. Click on the link to find out more! https://lnkd.in/grHZXNfT

💥 A Chat with the Legend himself! 💥 In a matter of days the elusive A.J. Wilton, the enigmatic force behind Mort, will embark on an exclusive live Q&A mission. It's a rendezvous you won't want to miss!  Get ready for an inside look into the mind of the genius behind the Aussie nail-biting, heart-stopping series we've all fallen head over heels for! 📚 This is not a drill – your presence is vital! 📅 Operation Debriefing: ·   Date & Time: Wednesday, July 31st at 7:00pm Brisbane time ·   Location: Your assigned covert rendezvous point (your preferred virtual safehouse, of course!) Join us on Instagram & Facebook. ↩ 💠https://lnkd.in/gD_3d5j8 💠https://lnkd.in/gyfsi3-z 🎤 What to Expect: ·   Exclusive insights into the inspiration behind the series. ·   A sneak peek into A.J. Wilton's creative process. ·   A glimpse into what's coming up next that'll leave you on the edge of your seat! 🔎 Operation Objectives: ·   Decrypt the concealed intel within the Aussie nail-biting, heart-stopping series. ·   Execute covert surveillance on A.J. Wilton's creative process, driven by elevated levels of coffee consumption. ·   Receive a confidential briefing on classified information set to be unveiled in upcoming operations! 🕵️Equipment: Come armed with questions and your strongest shot of coffee  Field Notes: Affirmative. Intel indicates a high likelihood of secrets being exposed during this operation. Coffee consumption is escalating to critical levels – keep your caffeine receptors engaged! Secure Your Cover: Activate your clearance by discreetly clicking the link in our encrypted bio. Your readiness ensures the success of this covert mission! Remember, the triumph of this operation hinges on your stealthy presence! We're relying on your prowess to make this rendezvous one for the classified archives. We eagerly await your deployment 😎 Till then, keep sipping and reading. PS: Can’t make the live event? Email us your questions and we’ll sneak them into the live for a chance to catch him off-guard ;)

According to an #investigation carried out by #HumanRightsWatch, #AIstartups are secretly training with children's personal photos. More than 170 #photos and #personalinformation of Brazilian #children have been collected without their #consent. These photos are being scraped off the #web into a large #dataset that #companies then use to train their #AItools. In turn, others are using these tools to create malicious #deepfakes that put even more children at risk of exploitation and harm. Click on the link to find out more! https://lnkd.in/egziNzxr

Ask yourself: Are your photo backups *actually* private? 🔒 Privacy pioneer and advocate Naomi Brockwell explores the dangers of using default Apple and Google photo backups, recommending Nextcloud as a top go-to solution to keep your photos private. In a world where your cloud-connected content is scanned, searched, and in some instances even sold to train AI models, it's important to ask, "Where IS my data, exactly, and what's happening to it?" We care about your personal, family, and corporate data and hope you take proactive steps to safeguard it! #WhoOwnsYourPhotos?

Google's Algorithm Fail: The Unintended Consequences of Tagging Images as Pornography Discover how Google's algorithm for filtering explicit content led to a controversial misclassification of transitioning persons' images. Witness the repercussions and learn valuable lessons about the limitations of automated systems. #GoogleAlgorithmFail #AutomatedSystems #ControversialMisclassification #TransitioningPersons #ExplicitContent #OnlineSafety #UnintendedConsequences #GoogleSearch #PrivacyConcerns #ImageTagging

Worth reading (or listening to) - and ideally taking the consequences: https://lnkd.in/dVcH-UM6 It‘s not just about which messenger you use. It‘s about which future you desire. Signal Messenger

In 2015, the net hadn’t quite maxed out its credit on “getting weirder”. Along came another TLD for domain nerds & internet trolls to rally around. The ol’ .sucks extension, because sometimes….a .com doesn’t really cut it. But, what actually happened to theses pieces of digital real-estate? Did they meet the initial hype, or fizzle out like a piece of BBQ charcoal simmering in its own ashes? As exciting as the launch of .sucks was for some, it put others into a bit of a tailspin. Companies and celebs moved fast to protect their brands from potential defamation, and, the price wasn’t cheap – .sucks domains started at $2,500 bucks a pop (per year) just to to lock them down. .Sucks was originally introduced by Vox Populi Registry – specifically, a guy named John Berard who was bullish on the net and believed strongly in free speech. Berard thought that .sucks could be used creatively by companies as a domain hack to redirect complaints or criticisms to their “official” websites. He also believed that .sucks was an avenue for people to exercise free speech – to air their grievances, voice their opinions, and engage in spirited debates. But, that wasn’t everyone’s perspective. The launch of .sucks wasn’t exactly greeted with open arms and confetti. People felt like .sucks domains were an avenue for creating a negative sentiment towards individuals and brands. Who wants to wake up to find out that <YourName>.sucks is now a thing? Soon after .sucks launched, big-co’s like Apple, Facebook and Microsoft scrambled to buy their .sucks domains to avoid potential PR disasters. Even the Chicago Blackhawks got on the bandwagon. But, many companies argued that Vox Populi was essentially holding their brands ransom, forcing them to purchase domains. ICANN got involved and questioned if .sucks domains were being used for exploitation. After reviewing the case, the FTC determined that Vox Populi didn’t break any rules, and .sucks domains lived to see another day. By 2021, .sucks domains peaked at just over 13,000 registrations. Since then, the numbers have decreased steadily and significantly. As of June 2024, there are only 7,862 .sucks domains registered, and it’s pretty apparent that the TLD seems to have lost its luster. But, there are still a handful of companies and people holding on to these domains to keep them active – a few of which include: • Facebook.sucks • Seattle.sucks • Homework.sucks So, does .sucks even matter anymore? Well, it depends who you ask. Our take – not really. Berard is still quite vocal about their value. The initial media hype wasn’t met with demand and it doesn’t seem like .sucks took off in the way that Berard had hoped. Next time you’re frustrated with a service or want to share a laugh, remember that .sucks domains make the internet a slightly more entertaining place. If you know of any .sucks domains, give us a nudge ;) For the full story, checkout the Snagged blog! https://lnkd.in/gjQVE5jv

Today, I’m excited to announce another MAJOR STEP FORWARD FOR ECHOMARK – the launch of forensic watermarking for images. As businesses grow more reliant on visual content, the need for robust data protection is greater than ever. Our revolutionary new solution brings the advanced AI-driven protection we’ve pioneered for text in emails and documents into the visual realm. With invisible watermarks that are personalized for each recipient, we’re giving organizations the power to trace, track, and protect their most sensitive images from unauthorized copying even from mobile phone cameras. This is an important step in our mission to empower businesses to share their critical content with confidence. Ultimately, EchoMark will help bring privacy back to organizations by enabling ALL types of information to be forensically watermarked. I'm incredibly proud of the work our team has done to make this possible and eager to see the impact it will have across industries. #ImageWatermarking #DataProtection #Steganography #insiderrisk #dlp #datalossprevention David Wong Tatianna Harris Chad Voss Zachary Lewis Rhonda Edwards Sanjay Krishnan Clayton Huthwaite Colin Saunders Stephen Lewis Bianamara Parker Beck Greg Young Andi Fein Brandon Martin Adrian Avram Henry Serr https://lnkd.in/gUvacnJg