Xbox’s reporting system for abusive-voice chat arrives this weekIt launches initially in the US, UK, Canada, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand.By W. Shanklin, 09.05.2023
FCC proposals require phone companies to help domestic violence survivorsCarriers would have to split family lines and hide calls to hotlines.By J. Fingas, 02.16.2023
YouTube users will get a 24-hour timeout if their toxic comments are removedIt'll notify them first, though. By S. Dent, 12.14.2022
Twitch hopes its rewritten community policies are easier to understandThe simpler language will theoretically lead to fewer violations and more reports.By J. Fingas, 10.27.2022
Instagram's new anti-abuse features include DM 'kindness reminders'You'll also see expanded blocking and filtering.By J. Fingas, 10.20.2022
Latest iOS 16 beta limits the ability to edit and delete messagesThere were concerns messages could be twisted to hurt users.By J. Fingas, 07.27.2022
Google will put domestic violence help at the top of relevant searchesThose facing abuse can quickly contact a 24-hour hotline.By J. Fingas, 02.01.2022
Tesla factory employee alleges 'rampant sexual harassment' in lawsuitJessica Barraza says she was subjected to constant verbal and physical abuse at the company's Fremont plant.By I. Bonifacic, 11.19.2021
YouTube will hide dislike counts for all videosThe move could reduce harassment and targeted attacks.By J. Fingas, 11.10.2021
Twitch lets streamers require verification before viewers can chatThe move could discourage 'hate raids' and similar abuse.By J. Fingas, 09.29.2021
Twitter web test lets you remove followers without blocking themThe feature could help people avoid harassment and retaliation.By J. Fingas, 09.07.2021
Instagram's new anti-hate feature lets you limit comments and requests on popular postsIt came out in response to racist abuse directed at UK footballers. By S. Dent, 08.11.2021
Facebook, Google, TikTok and Twitter pledge to improve women's safety onlineHundreds of prominent figures signed an open letter urging the tech giants to stick to their promises.By K. Holt, 07.01.2021
Woman allegedly made deepfakes to kick rivals off daughter's cheerleading squadIt highlights the potential for abuse with AI-generated videos.By J. Fingas, 03.14.2021
'Valorant' pro Sinatraa has been suspended amid sexual assault allegationsRiot and Sentinels are investigating following accusations by the player's ex-girlfriend.By K. Holt, 03.10.2021
Twitter is working on a 'Safety mode' that will automatically block mean tweetsThe company didn't say when the feature will roll out to users. By I. Bonifacic, 02.25.2021
New Jersey law bars doxxing campaigns against judges, prosecutors and policePotential victims can demand that content gets pulled.By J. Fingas, 11.22.2020
Pinterest's moderation doesn't catch some abusive and false materialIts emphasis on hiding content has issues.By J. Fingas, 07.12.2020
Three Ubisoft executives leave amid misconduct allegationsThey include the company's chief creative officer.By J. Fingas, 07.12.2020
An Ubisoft VP has resigned following assault and misconduct allegationsSeveral current and former Ubisoft Toronto employees have described it as having a toxic culture.By K. Holt, 07.06.2020