online privacy
Tragic Suicide of Bengal Student Following Circulation of AI-Generated Nude Images: The Devastating Impact of Digital Harassment
Nov 29, 2025 12:34 am CST
A 10th grade student in West Bengal's South 24 Parganas district died by suicide after becoming the victim of digital harassment involving AI-generated fake nude images. The incident highlights the devastating consequences of technology misuse and online abuse, as family members allege a local married man collected the teen's photos to create and distribute the fabricated images, leading to prolonged mental distress that ultimately resulted in tragedy.
Australia's Landmark Social Media Ban for Under-16s: How It Works and What It Means Globally
Oct 17, 2025 12:46 pm CST
Australia's pioneering social media ban for under-16s takes effect December 10, 2024, prohibiting platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok from allowing young teens to create accounts. This groundbreaking legislation aims to protect children from cyberbullying, predatory behavior, and harmful content, while requiring platforms to implement age verification systems. Despite mixed reactions about privacy concerns and enforceability, the law represents a potential global shift in regulating children's social media access, with countries like New Zealand and Denmark already following Australia's lead.