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How to protect yourself from YouTube deepfakes

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By Joy Okumoko 
| Techlicious
A fake video of you saying something you never said, or promoting a product you’ve never touched, is no longer hypothetical. YouTube built Likeness Detection to help you fight back: it automatically scans the platform for AI-generated videos of your face, alerts you when it finds a match, and lets you request removal. For the first time, it’s open to anyone with a channel. If you’re 18 or older with a YouTube account, you can sign up now.
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Australia’s Teen Social Media Ban Shows Why Age Verification Is Hard

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By Joy Okumoko 
| Techlicious
The day after Christmas, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed legislation, known simply as S4505/A5346, which requires social media platforms with "addictive feeds, auto play or infinite scroll" to feature warning labels or face penalties of up to $5,000 per violation. The implementation date will depend on when the state attorney general finalises rulemaking. The warning will appear to all users, although the text focuses on protecting minors.
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TikTok Shop Orders May Get Slower or Pricier Starting in January

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By Joy Okumoko 
| Techlicious
If you shop on TikTok, you may notice something different about your deliveries soon. Starting on January 1, 2026, TikTok will require sellers who ship with the U.S. Postal Service to purchase USPS labels through TikTok Shipping. Sellers who rely on USPS' affordable rates may experience longer delivery times or higher delivery fees – which could trickle down to you – as they adjust to the new policy.
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