Deepfake detection improves when using algorithms that are more aware of demographic diversity

New research found a way to both improve the accuracy of deepfake detection algorithms while also enhancing fairness.

Yan Ju, Ph.D. Candidate in Computer Science and Engineering, University at Buffalo • conversation
April 16, 2024 • ~3 min

Deepfake porn: why we need to make it a crime to create it, not just share it

The invisible threat of deepfake porn now pervades the lives of women and girls

Clare McGlynn, Professor of Law, Durham University • conversation
April 9, 2024 • ~7 min

Is it ethical to watch AI pornography?

People in their 20s and 30s are more likely than any other age group to experiment with AI pornography.

Chantal Gautier, Lecturer, Sex and Relationship Therapist, University of Westminster • conversation
March 14, 2024 • ~9 min

Massachusetts is updating its sex education guidelines for the first time in 24 years

Twelve states do not require sex education of any kind.

Emily Rothman, Professor and Chair, Occupational Therapy; and Professor of Community Health Sciences, Boston University • conversation
July 24, 2023 • ~8 min

Why age verification is another flawed attempt to regulate online pornography in the UK

The online safety bill will make it mandatory for pornography websites to verify the age of users.

Oliver Carter, Reader in Creative Economies, Birmingham City University • conversation
Feb. 10, 2022 • ~7 min

Nofap: can giving up masturbation really boost men's testosterone levels? An expert's view

A growing online movement believes that giving up masturbation can make us happier and boost our testosterone levels.

Daniel Kelly, Senior Lecturer in Biochemistry, Sheffield Hallam University • conversation
March 29, 2021 • ~7 min

Researchers to track impact of lockdown on alcohol, gambling and pornography use

Is the lockdown leading us to drink more alcohol or spend more time gambling online or watching pornography? Researchers today launch a survey aimed at tracking how our habits have changed in response to our forced isolation.

Cambridge University News • cambridge
May 12, 2020 • ~2 min

Porn use is up, thanks to the pandemic

Online pornography is one business that's booming during the coronavirus pandemic. A psychology researcher explains its pull and whether there are likely to be longer-term effects of this surge in use.

Joshua B. Grubbs, Assistant Professor of Psychology, Bowling Green State University • conversation
April 8, 2020 • ~8 min

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