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Scientists developed #MeTooBots to fight workplace sexual harassment — but we shouldn't rely on it
#MeTooBots flag cyberbullying and sexual harassment found in conversation between colleagues via online chat platforms and ...
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How to protect users from harassment in social VR spaces
For the ongoing series, Code Word, we’re exploring if — and how — technology can protect individuals against sexual ...
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This new app is leveraging blockchain to help sexual assault survivors
Smashboard, an alternative social media app challenges rape culture and create an all-inclusive, feminist online community ...
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Incels and AI: Can machines fill the void?
For the ongoing series, Code Word, we’re exploring if — and how — technology can protect individuals against sexual assault and harassment, and how it can help and support survivors. A couple of weeks ago a Redditor posting under the name levonbinsh on the r/MediaSynthesis ...
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Should Slack introduce a block button to mute harassers?
Slack has undoubtedly revolutionized the workplace. It’s now easier than ever to stay in touch with colleagues, whether ...
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This AI researcher is fighting unsolicited dick pics... with more dicks
After waking up to yet another unsolicited dick pic, a developer decided to create a tool that will automatically detect ...
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Gaming's 'MeToo' moment continues as more women come forward
After the initial wave, more and more women in gaming are coming forward with stories of abuse and inappropriate behavior ...
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Women in gaming open up on Twitter about sexual assault in the industry
For the ongoing series, Code Word, we’re exploring if — and how — technology can protect individuals against sexual assault and harassment, and how it can help and support survivors. Ever since the MeToo movement started, more and more women from across various professions ...
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r/GirlGamers memes help women and non-binary gamers deal with harassment
The subreddit /r/GirlGamers aims to rectify sexual harassment by providing an online community space for people of all genders ...
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Twitch streamer plans ‘SlutStream’ to combat sexual online harassment
KaceyTron, a longtime gaming streamer with half a million followers on Twitch, is raising awareness about online sexual harassment ...
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Police demand access to sexual assault survivors' phones — or have their case dropped
In April, the UK police introduced consent forms asking sexual assault survivors for permission to access their personal ...
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This new podcast tells the stories of sexual assault survivors overcoming their trauma
Catriona Morton wants to destigmatize sexual violence with her new podcast After: Surviving sexual assault on BBC Sounds. ...