In this episode of Beyond the Filter, Brandy and Jeremy host Varsha Vaishali, founder of Cyber Harassment Support, to explore the multifaceted issue of cyber harassment. They delve into practical support strategies, the evolving landscape of online abuse, and innovative solutions to make digital spaces safer for all.
Key Topics:
- The core mission and scope of Cyber Harassment Support (CHS) in raising awareness, prevention, and victim navigation
- Why practical support is crucial beyond reporting and blocking
- Types of common online harms: sextortion, doxing, impersonation, AI-enabled scams
- The importance of preserving evidence and when to involve authorities
- Challenges platforms face in responding to reports of harassment
- How AI and technology can both exacerbate and help mitigate cyber harassment
- The influence of social media platform design on cyberbullying and online conflicts
- Legal gaps in Canada and globally regarding image-based abuse and cross-border harassment
- The particular vulnerability of marginalized groups, including LGBTQ+ communities
- How online harassment trends have shifted over time, including moral justifications for increased hostility
- Strategies for creating safer online communities through design and policy
Resources & Links:
- Cyber Harassent Support (CHS)
- AI Fraud Detection Tool by CHS
- Canadian Law on Image-Based Abuse
- GDPR & International Data Laws
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