Belgium to Introduce Automated Blocking of SMS Messages
A new law from Deputy Prime Minister Petra De Sutter is focused on improving communications services for consumers.
The Senior Politician Convicted of Robocalling (and Why It Matters)
A graduate of one of the USA’s most prestigious law schools learned that not every country has weak rules about robocall spam.
Blocking Traffic May Also Block People
Telcos should not rely on unfounded assumptions when making decisions that might harm ordinary people.
Australia Blocked 214mn Scam Calls in 9 Months
Paul Fletcher MP, the Australian Minister for Communications, says the rising number of blocked calls is proof that the country’s anti-scam strategy is working.
Telstra Pilots Malicious SMS Blocking
Telstra CEO Andy Penn is partnering with government to filter bogus text messages in a trial that will likely be extended much more widely in future.
AT&T Introduces Free Auto Blocks on Fraud Robocalls
An FCC decision permits AT&T to use analytics to identify and block likely fraudsters without the permission of the receiving party. However, not all nuisance calls will be blocked for free.
The Human Consequences of Content Moderation
Would you be willing to sift through the most abusive and wretched social media posts? A recent exposé tells the stories of outsourced contractors who filter content for Facebook.
YouTube Lobbies Users about EU Upload Filters
YouTube’s #SaveYourInternet campaign is more about creating an ideal competitive environment for YouTube than protecting Europeans from robotic censorship.
French Supreme Court Makes ISPs Bear Cost of Blocking Injunctions
The court said telcos and browser providers should cover the cost of protecting copyright because they can afford to.
Human Content Filters Sue Microsoft for PTSD
Post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is caused by exposure to distressing events. Two Microsoft employees who reviewed online filth now seek compensation for the anxiety caused.