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'Artistic Depictions of Nudity' are now allowed on Twitch

Gizmodo

Gizmodo · 1y ago

'Artistic Depictions of Nudity' are now allowed on Twitch

Twitch has revised its sexual content policy, now allowing artistic nudity and content featuring deliberate highlighting of breasts, buttocks, or pelvic region (even when clothed). These changes aim to make the policy clearer and fairer to creators, while also ensuring a more inclusive environment for female-presenting streamers. Twitch will also permit fictionalized fully exposed breasts and genitals, as well as erotic dances like strip teases with the appropriate content labels. However, explicit sexual acts or masturbation remain prohibited.

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Twitch walks back new rules allowing 'artistic nudity' after just 2 days due to concerns over AI-created deepfakes

Business Insider

Business Insider · 1y ago

Twitch walks back new rules allowing 'artistic nudity' after just 2 days due to concerns over AI-created deepfakes

Twitch has reversed its policy on "artistic nudity" just two days after implementing the rule change. The decision came after AI-generated women began streaming topless on the platform, blurring the line between digital art and photography. Twitch CEO, Dan Clancy, acknowledged that the previous rule went "too far" and apologized for the confusion caused by the update. While the ban on "artistic nudity" has been reinstated, other changes to Twitch's sexual content rules, such as allowing certain body highlighting and dances, remain in effect.

Twitch bans turning butts and boobs into green screens

The Verge

The Verge · 1y ago

Twitch bans turning butts and boobs into green screens

Twitch has updated its community guidelines to ban content that focuses on intimate body parts for a prolonged period of time. This move comes in response to the recent trend of streamers projecting gameplay onto their breasts or buttocks. The trend was popularized by Morgpie, who streamed herself playing Fortnite with the gameplay projected on her butt. Twitch had previously relaxed its nudity policy but quickly rescinded it after streamers pushed the boundaries. The platform is now playing catch-up in order to maintain appropriate content standards.

Twitch Will Let Users Stream Across Platforms—But They Better Act Right

Startup News FYI

Startup News FYI · 1y ago

Twitch Will Let Users Stream Across Platforms—But They Better Act Right

Twitch is making changes to increase discoverability, improve safety policies, and allow streamers to simultaneously stream on multiple platforms. With this move, Twitch aims to retain creators who have left for rival platforms offering better deals. The platform plans to introduce a "Chat Countdown" to warn moderators of incoming ad breaks and is testing features like Twitch "Stories" and a "Discovery Feed." Additionally, Twitch will now enforce consequences for off-platform misconduct such as doxxing and swatting.

Instagram will test a new nudity protection feature. Here's how it will work

Livemint

Livemint · 1y ago

Instagram will test a new nudity protection feature. Here's how it will work

Instagram, owned by Meta, is testing a new feature called nudity protection to combat sextortion and intimate image abuse. The feature uses on-device machine learning to detect nudity in direct messages (DMs) sent on the platform. If nudity is detected, users will be reminded to think twice before sending the image. The feature will also blur and place warnings on images containing nudity in DMs, giving users the option to block and report the sender. Additionally, it aims to educate users about the potential risks of sending explicit images. The feature will be turned on by default for users under 18.

Google to pause Gemini AI model's image generation of people

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Google to pause Gemini AI model's image generation of people

Google has announced that it is temporarily halting the image generation feature of its AI model, Gemini, due to inaccuracies in historical image depictions. The company plans to release an improved version of Gemini soon. The Gemini AI model, which was launched earlier this month, has faced criticism on social media for returning images that are not historically accurate. Google is now working to address these concerns before resuming the image generation feature.

Twitch to fire 500 employees, about 35% of its staff

Livemint

Livemint · 1y ago

Twitch to fire 500 employees, about 35% of its staff

According to a report by Bloomberg, Amazon's livestreaming platform Twitch is planning to lay off around 500 employees, which accounts for about 35% of its staff. This comes after a series of executive departures from the company. The layoffs are expected to be announced on January 10th. Despite its reliance on Amazon's infrastructure, running a large-scale website like Twitch supporting 1.8 billion hours of live video content a month is said to be "enormously expensive". Twitch has been focusing on advertising but remains unprofitable, even after being acquired by Amazon nine years ago.

Meta will auto-blur nudity in Instagram DMs in latest teen safety step

TechCrunch · 1y ago

Meta will auto-blur nudity in Instagram DMs in latest teen safety step

Meta, the parent company of Instagram, is testing new features on the platform to protect young users from unwanted nudity and sextortion scams. One of the features is "Nudity Protection in DMs," which automatically blurs images containing nudity. Additionally, Instagram will prompt teens to think twice before sharing intimate images, aiming to reduce incidents of scammers tricking users into sharing their own images. The company is also implementing technology to identify accounts potentially involved in sextortion scams and limiting their interactions with other users. Meta is collaborating with Lantern, an online child safety program, to share more data on sextortion-specific signals.

Twitch is looking at life beyond the livestream

TechCrunch · 1y ago

Twitch is looking at life beyond the livestream

Twitch CEO, Dan Clancy, has outlined the company's plans for 2024, focusing on helping streamers grow their audiences and offering tools to engage with their communities when they are offline. To achieve this, Twitch plans to overhaul its app, adopting a scrollable feed similar to TikTok to enable viewers to discover new streamers. Additionally, Twitch aims to increase the amount of content shared on other social networks and improve discovery through features like Stream Together and Stories. The company also intends to address mobile limitations for moderators and explore ways for streamers to achieve success with fewer hours of live streaming.

At Texas arts and tech fest, virtual reality is perfectly human

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

At Texas arts and tech fest, virtual reality is perfectly human

Virtual reality (VR) was a major focus at the South by Southwest festival this year, with artists using it to explore human emotions and mental health. VR programs like Soul Paint allowed users to paint their virtual bodies, providing a unique way to express inner reality. Other VR experiences showcased at the festival aimed to create a more immersive and interactive storytelling experience, with artists and filmmakers utilizing the technology to foster understanding and empathy. While AI-generated content is a concern for some artists, many believe that human creativity and intelligence are essential for artistic expression.

TikTok to log off from US: all your questions answered

Economic Times

Economic Times · 5m ago

TikTok to log off from US: all your questions answered

A federal ban may soon take TikTok offline in the U.S., affecting new downloads but allowing existing users to continue for now. TikTok has 170 million U.S. users and 7,000 employees. Users may switch to apps like Instagram Reels or YouTube Shorts. ByteDance, TikTok's parent company, is not considering a sale. Alternatives like Xiaohongshu, Lemon8, and Twitch are gaining traction as users look for new platforms amidst the impending ban.

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