Combating Sextortion: New Measures to Protect Teens and Young Adults Sextortion is a serious crime where scammers exploit victims by threatening to expose their intimate imagery unless demands are met. To counter this growing threat, we’re launching a comprehensive campaign and introducing new safety features aimed at educating and protecting our community, particularly teens and […]

    Meta’s Llama Models: Empowering Innovation Across Sectors Meta’s Llama open-source AI models are increasingly becoming a critical resource for researchers, developers, entrepreneurs, and government bodies worldwide. The U.S. government, particularly agencies focused on defense and national security, is among the latest adopters. Collaborations with leading organizations such as Accenture Federal Services, Amazon Web

Strengthening Online Security: Tackling Scams with Technology Social media platforms continually face challenges from scams and impersonation attempts. To combat these, new tools leveraging facial recognition technology are being tested. These innovations aim to prevent “celeb-bait” ads and enable quicker account recovery. Here’s an overview of these measures: Fighting Celeb-Bait Ads Scammers often misuse public

YouTube and MediaWise Launch New Media Literacy Resources for Teens In honor of Global Media Literacy Week 2024, YouTube has partnered with the Poynter Institute’s MediaWise program to introduce a comprehensive media literacy curriculum aimed at empowering teenagers to navigate the digital landscape responsibly. These free resources are available to educators worldwide, offering essential tools

YouTube’s Efforts in Supporting Voters Ahead of the 2024 U.S. Election As the 2024 U.S. elections approach, YouTube is stepping up to ensure voters have access to reliable and timely information. From highlighting key voter resources to combating misinformation, the platform is rolling out comprehensive features to support the democratic process. Key Features for Voters