Jack Gilbert

Cybercrime & Online Abuse Digital Privacy & Safety Legal Rights & Law Technology & AI Women's Rights & Gender-Based Violence

Deepfake Revenge Porn – The New Laws That Let You Take Everything

April 30, 2026

Many states now let victims of deepfake revenge porn sue for damages, get rapid court orders to remove the content, and in some cases recover...

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Child Safety Online Parenting & Digital Literacy Privacy & Digital Rights Social Media & Technology Law State & Federal Legislation

The One State Where It’s Still Legal to Screen-Record a Minor on Social Media

April 30, 2026

At least 1 U.S. state still permits screen-recording a minor on social media without consent under its current consent-to-recording rules. However, other laws (harassment, stalking,...

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Data Privacy & Security Investment & Finance Politics & Government Regulatory & Legal Affairs Technology & Social Media

The Congressional Subpoena Every TikTok Investor Is Quietly Dreading

April 30, 2026

A congressional subpoena can compel TikTok and related parties to produce documents and testimony under legal deadline. For TikTok investors, that means fast-moving compliance costs,...

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Cybercrime & Online Harassment Digital Privacy & Security Law & Legislation Technology & AI Women's Rights & Gender Issues

Your Deepfake Ex Is Now a Crime in 14 States — Here’s Where It Isn’t

April 30, 2026

As of now, 14 U.S. states have specific criminal laws targeting non-consensual deepfake intimate images. Coverage varies widely, and many states still rely on older...

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Five Words Your Lawyer Will Never Say Again After This AI Ruling

April 30, 2026

The ruling heightens lawyers’ duty to verify AI-generated evidence and statements, making certain assurances legally risky. Courts now expect documented human review and candor about...

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The New York Law That Makes Advertisers Reveal Every AI-Generated Actor

April 30, 2026

New York’s AI actor disclosure law requires advertisers to clearly disclose when an ad uses an AI-generated actor rather than a real person. The rule...

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Child Online Safety Parenting & Family Social Media Regulation Technology Policy Teen Mental Health

Is Your State About to Ban Social Media for Under-16s? The List Is Growing.

April 30, 2026

Yes—more than a dozen states have introduced or passed laws restricting social media for users under 16. These measures commonly require parental consent, age verification,...

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Romeo And Juliet Law Laws – What You Need to Know

April 30, 2026

Romeo and Juliet laws are close-in-age exemptions that can reduce or prevent statutory rape charges when both partners are minors or within a small age...

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Child Online Safety EU Regulations & Consumer Rights Mobile Devices & Apps Parental Guidance & Digital Parenting Technology & Digital Policy

How the DMA Changed Which Apps Can Be Default on Your Child’s Phone

April 30, 2026

The EU Digital Markets Act took full effect in March 2024 and limits “gatekeeper” platforms from forcing default apps on devices. It requires more user...

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The Secret Verification Rules Every Instagram Teen Account Must Follow in 2026

April 30, 2026

In 2026, Instagram requires teen accounts to complete age verification using approved methods like government ID, video selfie, or third-party age checks. These rules aim...

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The One AI Disclosure That Turns a Lawsuit Into a Class Action

April 30, 2026

A single missing AI disclosure—clearly telling users they’re interacting with AI—can trigger class-action exposure with statutory damages that can reach $1,000 per violation under some...

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Artificial Intelligence Business & Law Regulatory Compliance Risk Management Technology Policy

What the ‘AI Non-Sentience Act’ Really Means for Your Business

April 30, 2026

The AI Non-Sentience Act states that AI systems are not sentient and have 0 legal rights or personhood. This clarification keeps legal responsibility with the...

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