The Ugandan orphans stole headlines after performing on Britain’s Got Talent - but have been an internet sensation for years.
Facebook announced Jan. 6 it will remove videos edited to mislead in ways that ‘aren’t apparent to an average person,’ and are the product of artificial intelligence or machine learning. Here, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg testifies at a hearing at the U.S. House Financial Services Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington, Oct. 23, 2019.
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The abilities to detect and analyze deepfake videos is of the utmost urgency. Deepfakes are a serious threat to people’s security and our democratic institutions.
YouTube has been forced to change the way it presents videos to children.
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The complex user-generated nature of YouTube content for kids is proving difficult to control for the online giant, who have been issued with a US$170 million fine for breaching children’s privacy.
Ryan, the star of YouTube channel Ryan ToysReview, shows off his own brand merchandise.
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YouTube channels are increasingly targeting children, but research shows these young viewers may not understand when they are being sold to.
YouTube has been under fire for exposing kids to harmful content. How can you keep your children safe and what are some safe viewing options?
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YouTube has been under fire for exposing kids to harmful content and recently announced new measures but these don’t go far enough. Here are some suggestions that would make a real difference.
Assistant Professor, Educational Technology, Chair in Educational Leadership in the Innovative Pedagogical Practices in Digital Contexts - National Bank, Université Laval