Protection
Sharks and rays get a major win with new international trade limits for 70+ species
Sharks and rays get a major win with new international trade limits for 70+ species Over 100 million sharks and rays are killed each year for food, liver oil, and other trade, leading to a 70% decline in global populations since the 1970s. The Convention of International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) has agreed to […]
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How hackers are using AI and how to protect yourself
How hackers are using AI and how to protect yourself • Hackers are leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance their malicious activities, including phishing attacks, malware creation, and social engineering. • AI-powered tools can analyze vast amounts of data to identify vulnerabilities and predict human behavior, making them more effective at evading detection. • To […]
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‘Whisper networks’ don’t work as well online as off − here’s why women are better able to look out for each other in person
‘Whisper networks’ don’t work as well online as off − here’s why women are better able to look out for each other in person Whisper networks, informal channels used by women to warn each other about sexual harassment, abuse or assault, don’t work as well online as they do in person due to a lack […]
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Title IX’s effectiveness in addressing campus sexual assault is at risk − a law professor explains why
Title IX’s effectiveness in addressing campus sexual assault is at risk − a law professor explains why Title IX’s effectiveness in addressing campus sexual assault is at risk due to the Biden administration’s efforts to widen protections, which were blocked by a federal court and are now being dismantled. The Department of Education’s Office for […]
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‘What you feel is valid’: Social media is a lifeline for many abused and neglected young people
‘What you feel is valid’: Social media is a lifeline for many abused and neglected young people Young people who have experienced abuse or neglect often turn to social media as a lifeline for support, connection, and recognition. According to research, over 1 in 7 children in the US face violence or neglect at home, […]
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ChatGPT to add protections for minors and vulnerable people
ChatGPT to add protections for minors and vulnerable people Open AI is making changes to ChatGPT to add protections for vulnerable people. The updates aim to prevent minors and vulnerable individuals from being exploited or harmed through the chatbot. The exact nature of these changes has not been disclosed, but they are expected to be […]
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Supreme Court upholds childproofing porn sites
Supreme Court upholds childproofing porn sites The US Supreme Court has upheld a Texas law requiring age verification to access pornographic websites, ruling that it is constitutional and an “ordinary and appropriate means” for regulating minors’ online access. The court established intermediate scrutiny as the applicable standard, which requires laws to serve important government interests […]
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Teens say they can access firearms at home, even when parents lock them up, new research shows
Teens say they can access firearms at home, even when parents lock them up, new research shows A study published in JAMA Network Open found that more than half of U.S. teens living in households with firearms believe they can access and load a firearm at home, even when parents report storing all firearms locked […]
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Golden Dome: An aerospace engineer explains the proposed US-wide missile defense system
Golden Dome: An aerospace engineer explains the proposed US-wide missile defense system The US President Donald Trump announced a plan to build a missile defense system called Golden Dome, which aims to protect the country from ballistic, cruise, and hypersonic missiles. The system is expected to cost $175 billion, but Trump is requesting only $25 […]
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Windows are the No. 1 human threat to birds – an ecologist shares some simple steps to reduce collisions
Windows are the No. 1 human threat to birds – an ecologist shares some simple steps to reduce collisions Every year, over 1 billion birds die from collisions with glass windows in the United States alone, making window collisions the top human cause of bird deaths. Most frequently, glass acts as a mirror, reflecting clear […]
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