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4.5K

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A new piece by @samleecole.bsky.social looks at the fallout after a boy created nonconsensual sexual AI deepfakes of his female classmates.

The images were generated in an app called Movely—one tested by TTP in our April report, and available for download in the Apple App Store at the time.

25 views A new piece by @samleecole.bsky.social looks at the fallout after a boy created nonconsensual sexual AI deepfakes of his female classmates. The images were generated in an app called Movely—one tested by TTP in our April report, and available for download in the Apple App Store at the time.

Yesterday, the San Francisco City Attorney demanded that Apple and Google remove 13 AI face-swapping apps capable of creating nonconsensual nude images.

The action follows multiple TTP reports showing the companies hosting—and at times even promoting—“nudify” apps on their stores.

13 views Yesterday, the San Francisco City Attorney demanded that Apple and Google remove 13 AI face-swapping apps capable of creating nonconsensual nude images. The action follows multiple TTP reports showing the companies hosting—and at times even promoting—“nudify” apps on their stores.

Last year, a TTP report showed how Meta platforms were awash with scam ads that deployed AI-generated deepfakes to prey on users.

Now, a new @apnews.com investigation details how many other US tech products—like AI and Starlink—fit into global scam operations. apnews.com/article/scam...

4 views Last year, a TTP report showed how Meta platforms were awash with scam ads that deployed AI-generated deepfakes to prey on users. Now, a new @apnews.com investigation details how many other US tech products—like AI and Starlink—fit into global scam operations. apnews.com/article/scam...

This week, Meta announced policy changes to limit “how frequently teenagers are shown posts about topics like nutrition, weightlifting, and anxiety.”

Meta has long struggled to protect kids on its platform, often failing to enforce the new policies it purports to roll out.

3 views This week, Meta announced policy changes to limit “how frequently teenagers are shown posts about topics like nutrition, weightlifting, and anxiety.” Meta has long struggled to protect kids on its platform, often failing to enforce the new policies it purports to roll out.

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Avg engagement / post

0.2%

Engagement vs followers

Sep 2023

On Bluesky since

🔥 Top post: A new piece by @samleecole.bsky.social looks at the fallout afte · 25 likes + reposts

📊 Activity & format

Posting cadence

1.5 / week

A lower-frequency account — each post lands with more weight.

Content mix

Mostly images

Recent: 0 text · 11 image · 1 video.

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🔥 Top post A new piece by @samleecole.bsky.social looks at the fallout after a boy created nonconsensual sexual AI deepfakes of his female classmates. The images were generated in an app called Movely—one tested by TTP in our April report, and available for download in the Apple App Store… ★ 25

Yesterday, the San Francisco City Attorney demanded that Apple and Google remove 13 AI face-swapping apps capable of creating nonconsensual nude images. The action follows multiple TTP reports showing the companies hosting—and at times ev… ★ 13

The AP’s review of satellite imagery found scammers working in remote areas of Myanmar, far from where law enforcement typically operates – making it harder to crack down on these scam centers locally. ★ 2

Last year, a TTP report showed how Meta platforms were awash with scam ads that deployed AI-generated deepfakes to prey on users. Now, a new @apnews.com investigation details how many other US tech products—like AI and Starlink—fit into g… ★ 4

A @homelandcbp.bsky.social rep told @wired.com that its ads were placed by “a third-party contractor working with Google.” A rep for CrowdStrike, which had an ad featured on one channel, emphasized to TTP that ad placements "are determine…

Many of the ads were for household brands such as Subaru, Verizon, TurboTax, Liberty Mutual Insurance, and Ozempic. In one case, an ad encouraging people to apply for jobs with U.S. Customs and Border Protection ran in a channel for Iran’s…

The channels include an Iranian special forces unit accused of using lethal force on protesters, an official who threatened U.S. troops in the region, a drug trafficker accused of targeting dissidents for assassination, and more. YouTube…

This week, Meta announced policy changes to limit “how frequently teenagers are shown posts about topics like nutrition, weightlifting, and anxiety.” Meta has long struggled to protect kids on its platform, often failing to enforce the ne… ★ 3

TTP’s Katie Paul explained to @404media.co that the normalization that comes with Apple allowing ads for the app may lead young people to the belief that using it to create sexual deepfakes is somehow sanctioned or ok. ★ 2

Faced with an onslaught of whistleblower revelations and lawsuits alleging it knowingly harmed children, Meta has responded by heavily marketing its Instagram child safety features. One influencer told TTP that they felt “manipulated” by …

▶ TTP research found that an Instagram teen account with safety features turned on was surfacing and auto-playing videos of the graphic Charlie Kirk shooting when the teen account user simply searched Kirk’s name. www.washingtonpost.com/tech…

TTP’s report also identifies multiple doctors and psychologists who have promoted the Teen Accounts and have a paid partnership with Meta. Their endorsements contrast with reports that the Teen Accounts fail to protect young users from har…

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Bluesky handle

@ttp-updates.bsky.social

A default .bsky.social handle — genuine, but not domain-verified. Confirm identity before a high-value deal.

On Bluesky since

Sep 2023

An early adopter from the invite-only beta (before the Feb 2024 public launch) — an original, established account.

💡 Facts

🗓️Joined Bluesky in 2023 — 2 years ago.

👁️Averages 8 views per post.

📤Posts about 1.5× per week.

🛡️ Audience credibility

67/100

Good Credibility score

87%

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Low Fake-follower risk

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Est. 87% real, active audience · Low fake-follower risk.
Engagement (~0.2% of followers engage each post) is around typical for Bluesky.
Verified account.

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