Center for Countering Digital Harm

Texas is suing OpenAI and Sam Altman, alleging they misled consumers about the safety of ChatGPT. Our Fake Friend report confirmed the lacking safeguards of the chatbot, finding it was willing to give advice on self-harm to accounts registered as 13-year-olds. We need accountability now.

87 million in just two weeks. That’s how many views posts on X alleging to reveal Jane Doe’s identity received. Time and time again, Musk’s companies are putting women in harm’s way. When will lawmakers act?

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Meta has faced a second major legal defeat in New Mexico, after a judge ordered Meta to pay $25 billion for deceiving users over data privacy practices. While lawsuits are a good first step towards accountability, lawmakers must step up and regulate these companies to meaningfully protect users.

Nearly 98% of test ‘teen' accounts ‘For You' feeds showed sexually explicit or suggestive content in the EU after searches for simple sexual terms like ‘sex' or ‘porn', according to CCDH UK's latest research. Porn is less restricted on these feeds than the X profiles of porn producers.

Last week, we announced our new identity & expanded mission as the Center for Countering Digital Harm in London & Brussels. Together with partners & friends, we celebrated how far we've come, entered together in the Era of Accountability & looked ahead to a future with safer digital spaces for all.

Nearly 98% of test ‘teen’ accounts ‘For You’ feeds showed sexually explicit or suggestive content in the EU after searches for simple sexual terms like ‘sex’ or ‘porn’, according to CCDH UK’s latest research. Demand more from X: https://bit.ly/4yRpzHE

AI chatbots are putting kids at serious risk—from dangerous advice on self-harm and EDs to assisting test teen accounts planning violent attacks. What can parents do? Join Dr. Aliza Pressman & @imranahmed.bsky.sociall next Monday for a webinar on AI risks & how to keep kids safe online👇

Altman thinks the world should accept that bad things will happen in the pursuit of advancing AI. CCDH research warns what those “bad things” could look like, including chatbots writing suicide notes for vulnerable teens & helping plan violent attacks. We can't let Big Tech escape accountability.

AI chatbots are putting kids at serious risk—from dangerous advice on self-harm and EDs to assisting test teen accounts planning violent attacks. What can parents do? Join Dr. Aliza Pressman & @imranahmed.bsky.social next Monday for a webinar on AI risks & how to keep kids safe online👇

AI chatbots are putting kids at serious risk—from dangerous advice on self-harm and EDs to assisting test teen accounts planning violent attacks. What can parents do? Join Dr. Aliza Pressman & @imranahmed.bsky.social next Monday for a webinar on AI risks & how to keep kids safe online👇

“Your Attention Please” investigates how social media is designed to hijack our attention and introduces some of the people rebuilding it differently. Watch now to learn what they discovered. Available now on Apple TV, Amazon, and Doc+. Watch the trailer 👇

Musk promised action against Grok's generation of sexualized deepfakes of kids. But @nytimes.com reported more than 60 instances of Grok-generated CSAM on X. Kids are facing greater risks online than ever. Download our Parents' Guide one-pager for tips to help protect your kids online👇

Yesterday, our CEO @imranahmed.bsky.social testified before the New York City Council on the urgent need to regulate AI. CCDH has shown clear evidence of the lacking safeguards on AI tools, finding that chatbots are willing to provide dangerous advice to young teens & help plan violent attacks👇

“Your Attention Please” investigates how social media is designed to hijack our attention and introduces some of the people rebuilding it differently. Watch now to learn what they discovered. Available now on Apple TV, Amazon, and Doc+. Watch the trailer 👇

Social media platforms are allowing antisemitic rhetoric, conspiracy theories, and disinfo to spread unchecked, normalizing hatred against Jewish communities. As @rosen.senate.gov points out, we need greater transparency & accountability from Big Tech to ensure stronger protection for users ⬇️

On the one-year anniversary of the Manchester Synagogue attack, we know the work to tackle antisemitism online is not done yet. Social media platforms must not continue to allow antisemitic hate to spread unchecked and put further lives at risk.

Yesterday, we joined the United to Stop Online Scams National Day of Action to spotlight the urgent need to hold Big Tech companies accountable for the scams they enable and profit from on social media. Thanks to everyone who made the day a success!

Musk promised action against Grok’s generation of sexualized deepfakes of kids. But @nytimes.com reported more than 60 instances of Grok-generated CSAM on X. Kids are facing greater risks online than ever. Download our Parents’ Guide one-pager for tips to help protect your kids online👇

CCDH, Bedrock, @perilresearch.bsky.social & ADL joined @rosen.senate.gov for a briefing on the link between platform governance and online abuse and harms. One thing is clear: stronger safeguards are urgently needed. Thanks to everyone who joined us for this conversation.

British Columbia is suing OpenAI over ChatGPT’s alleged role in one of Canada’s deadliest school shootings. Earlier this year, we found ChatGPT regularly willing to assist users in planning violent attacks. AI safety must be prioritized. Lawmakers must act.

Over 60 instances of child sexual abuse material generated by Grok appeared on X, reporting by The New York Times finds. This isn’t new. In January, we found Musk’s Grok generating an estimated 23,000 sexualized images of children. The time for accountability is now.

UK MP Rupert Lowe’s posts on X receive 39 times as many views when shared by Musk, CCDH found. These findings are yet another example of how Musk can amplify divisive and hateful narratives about a country where he does not live. We need accountability now.