X confirms it blocked Taylor Swift searches to ‘prioritize safety’ The move comes after nonconsensual pornographic deepfakes of the singer went viral last week. Cheyenne MacDonald Sun, Jan 28, 2024 Reuters / Reuters X has confirmed it’s preventing users from searching Taylor Swift’s name after pornographic deepfakes of the artist began circulating on the … Continue reading X confirms it blocked Taylor Swift searches to ‘prioritize safety’
OpenAI introduces new governance model for AI safety oversight Maxwell William / Last Updated: Dec 19, 2023 OpenAI has introduced a new governance structure that grants its board the authority to withhold the release of AI models, even if company leadership has deemed them safe, according to a recent Bloomberg report. The decision, detailed … Continue reading OpenAI introduces new governance model for AI safety oversight
Tesla recalls over 2 million cars to fix Autopilot safety controls An over-the-air update will address safety concerns over potential ‘driver misuse’ of Autopilot. Steve Dent Wed, Dec 13, 2023 Tesla Following a two-year investigation by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Tesla will recall over 2 million vehicles to address Autopilot safety … Continue reading Tesla recalls 2 million cars in order to fix Autopilot safety controls
Tragic accident spurs Amazon safety reevaluation Deanna Ritchie / Last Updated: Nov 29, 2023 A devastating event unfolded in May at an Amazon distribution center in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The incident led to the death of 20-year-old employee Caes Gruesbeck, who was tragically caught in the machinery while trying to clear a blockage on … Continue reading Tragic accident spurs Amazon safety reevaluation
Internal memo says Sam Altman’s firing wasn’t due to ‘malfeasance’ or OpenAI safety practices The message to staff, sent by COO Brad Lightcap, was obtained by Axios and The New York Times. Cheyenne MacDonald Sat, Nov 18, 2023 Carlos Barria / reuters An internal memo sent to OpenAI staff on Saturday after former CEO … Continue reading Internal memo says Sam Altman’s firing wasn’t due to ‘malfeasance’ or OpenAI safety practices
SpaceX workers face above-average injury rates as Musk prioritizes Mars over safety, report finds A Reuters investigation found hundreds of previously unreported injuries. Cheyenne MacDonald Sun, Nov 12, 2023 Veronica Cardenas / reuters A Reuters investigation into unsafe working conditions at SpaceX has uncovered more than 600 injuries going back to 2014 that have … Continue reading SpaceX workers face above-average injury rates as Musk prioritizes Mars over safety, report finds
Discord’s latest teen safety blitz starts with content filters and automated warnings The features come after a recent report found the company was failing to protect young users. Igor Bonifacic Updated Fri, Oct 20, 2023 Discord Discord is introducing new safeguards to protect young users. On Thursday, the company announced Teen Safety Assist. The … Continue reading Discord’s latest teen safety blitz starts with content filters and automated warnings
By María P. Angel October 13, 2023 A week ago, Democratic Senator Elizabeth Warren signed as cosponsor of the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA), which has a good chance of becoming law. The purpose of this bill is to address the youth mental health crisis that many attribute to the use of social media. Among other proposed measures, KOSA’s duty of care would require social media platforms to … Continue reading Despite wide support, the Kids Online Safety Act will not fix the youth mental health crisis
How Does Technology Improve Workplace Safety? Brad Anderson / Aug 29, 2023 Every business should prioritize workplace safety and increase it to offer employees the best environment. Employees want to feel protected to give their best, and it is a company’s responsibility to ensure at least optimal working conditions. Plus, if employees aren’t exposed … Continue reading How Does Technology Improve Workplace Safety?
IAS Brand Safety, Suitability Shows How Marketers Identified 61% Of Dangerous Content by Laurie Sullivan @lauriesullivan, August 22, 2023 Measure, calibrate, and optimize are part of a new strategy outlined in a white paper from Integral Ad Science released Tuesday. For advertisers it has become a critical part of managing media quality for campaigns. More … Continue reading IAS Brand Safety, Suitability Shows How Marketers Identified 61% Of Dangerous Content
