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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 young adults, from these malicious tactics. Raising Awareness Among Teens and Parents Education is a powerful tool in preventing sextortion.

    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 Services, Deloitte, IBM, and Lockheed Martin highlight the diverse applications of Llama in both public and private sectors. Supporting National

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 figures’ images to promote fraudulent ads, tricking users into sharing sensitive information or money. Dubbed “celeb-bait,” this tactic violates platform

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 to teach students how to critically evaluate online content. Why Media Literacy Matters In today’s fast-paced digital environment, understanding the

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 Voting Resources: YouTube will display panels on its homepage with direct links to reliable information about how and where to

Empowering UK Creators: Unlocking Potential in the Digital Age The United Kingdom has a rich creative heritage, from iconic James Bond movies to the timeless music of The Beatles. Today, a new wave of talent is redefining creativity. YouTube creators like Amelia Dimoldenberg and Brandon B are leading this digital transformation, taking their unique content to a global stage. Recognizing the growing influence of creators on the UK economy, industry leaders are stepping up to

Telegram Unveils the Biggest Mini Apps Update Yet: Full-Screen Mode, Subscriptions, Geolocation, and More Telegram is revolutionizing the mini app experience with its largest update ever, introducing a suite of powerful features designed to elevate functionality, usability, and creativity. From full-screen modes to home screen shortcuts, subscriptions, geolocation access, and more, developers and users alike are set to benefit from these transformative tools. Immersive Full-Screen Modes for Games and Apps Mini apps can now utilize

TikTok LIVE Joins Forces with Make-A-Wish for a Heartfelt Fundraiser Featuring Jason Derulo and Alexander Stewart TikTok LIVE is proud to host a special 3-hour charity event in collaboration with Make-A-Wish, aiming to raise $250,000 to grant life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. On November 19th, TikTok LIVE will showcase a unique charitable event headlined by multi-platinum artist Jason Derulo and independent singer-songwriter Alexander Stewart. The initiative, dedicated to supporting Make-A-Wish, will bring the

TikTok and BTS’s Jin Launch #HappyProject to Celebrate His Solo Album “Happy” TikTok is teaming up with Jin from BTS for a global campaign that offers fans exclusive content and interactive experiences. On November 15, 2024, TikTok announced the #HappyProject, a creative initiative to celebrate the release of Jin’s debut solo album, Happy. Designed to connect fans and foster joy, this campaign features unique in-app experiences available exclusively on TikTok, making it a hub for

MLS Season Pass on Apple TV Teams Up with TikTok to Highlight Lionel Messi in Exclusive Player Spotlight Exclusive Livestream Featuring Messi’s Performance During the Audi 2024 MLS Cup Playoffs Soccer fans worldwide are in for a treat on Friday, October 25, when TikTok streams a special live Player Spotlight focusing exclusively on Lionel Messi, the captain of Inter Miami CF. The livestream will capture every moment of Messi’s on-field brilliance during the Audi 2024

UnitedMasters and TikTok Forge Partnership to Empower Independent Musicians Brooklyn, NY – October 23, 2024 – UnitedMasters, a leading music distribution platform dedicated to independent artists, is thrilled to announce a new direct collaboration with TikTok. This multi-year partnership grants TikTok access to UnitedMasters’ extensive music catalog and opens up additional commercial avenues for UnitedMasters artists through TikTok’s Commercial Music Library. Steve Stoute, Founder and CEO of UnitedMasters, stated, “Our collaboration with TikTok offers UnitedMasters