CSAM hosting in the United States rose 64 percent last year, putting the country second in the world, a new report found.
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Forcing WhatsApp and iMessage to Work Together Is Doomed to Fail
Europe’s Digital Markets Act requires interoperability between popular messaging apps. But experts warn encryption could be compromised.
Twitter Has Started Blocking Porn in Germany
Dozens of accounts have been vanished as Twitter bows to pressure to make it harder for children to find adult content online.
Europe’s Move Against Google Analytics Is Just the Beginning
Austria’s data regulator has found that the use of Google Analytics is a breach of GDPR. In the absence of a new EU-US data deal, other countries may follow.
The Future of Tech Is Here. Congress Isn’t Ready for It
In a conversation with WIRED, former representative Will Hurd talked AI, the metaverse, China, and how ill-prepared legislators are to grapple with any of it.
The Biggest Deepfake Abuse Site Is Growing in Disturbing Ways
A referral program and partner sites have spurred the spread of invasive, AI-generated “nude” images.
Ignore China’s New Data Privacy Law at Your Peril
The Personal Information Protection Law gives authorities the power to impose huge fines and blacklist companies. But the biggest impact may be felt outside the country.
New Sex Toy Standards Let Some Sensitive Details Slide
The industry now has official guidance on design, materials, and more, but not security and privacy best practices.
France Cracked Down on Google’s Ad Tech. What’s Next?
The French Competition Agency has hit the company with $855 million in fines this year. The money is meaningless—but the changes could be profound.