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world3 days ago•24 min saved

Portugal Bans Public Face Coverings with Carve-Outs in 'Burqa Law'

Portugal’s parliament approved a law restricting public face coverings, widely described as the burqa law, with exceptions for health, professional duties, worship, weather conditions, and at airports or diplomatic missions. Violators can face fines from 150 to 3,000 euros (about $175–$3,500). The measure, framed by the president as protecting social trust and equality, is seen by critics as targeting Muslim women, and was finalized last month with carve-outs and enforcement details tied to specific locations.

via New York Post|

#bans #burqa #face-coverings

technology25 days ago•7 min saved

YouTube Bans ASMR Channels Over 'Sexually Gratifying' Content Claims

YouTube removed a wave of ASMR channels for allegedly violating its sex and nudity policy by creating content meant to be sexually gratifying, affecting creators like ItsBunniiASMR and Slight Sounds who say their work is non-sexual and crucial to their income. YouTube says the removals align with long-standing rules and that appeals haven’t restored channels, highlighting ongoing debates about how ASMR is defined on the platform and the impact on creator livelihoods as some creators move to other sites.

via 404 Media|

#asmr #bans #creators

technology29 days ago•377 min saved

China's AI curiosity endures bans as ChatGPT and Claude gain popularity

Despite government bans on American AI tools, Chinese workers, students and AI enthusiasts are still using OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Anthropic’s Claude through VPNs and other workarounds, reflecting high demand for AI in China. The scene is underscored by domestic efforts like Sugon’s first fully domestic AI computing cluster, showcased at the World AI Conference in Shanghai.

via NBC News|

#ai #bans #chatgpt

gaming1 month ago•28 min saved

Discord safety glitch bans thousands for harmless images, then unbans them

Discord says a bug in its safety system briefly banned more than 8,000 accounts for posting grid-like or other benign images; staff cleared the flags, but the automatic lift didn’t happen, and all affected users have since been unbanned.

via The Verge|

#bans #bug #discord

gaming3 months ago•3 min saved

NetEase Bans Nearly 500 Marvel Rivals Cheaters, Most of Them Stuck in Bronze

NetEase permanently banned about 488 Marvel Rivals players after investigating unauthorized third‑party cheats, clarifying that the anti‑cheat cannot be disabled by launch parameters. The ban list shows the largest chunk of offenders were Bronze players, with a small number reaching top ranks; repeat offenders may face IP and hardware bans as punishment. The crackdown underscores a zero‑tolerance approach to cheating in PvP play.

via Wccftech|

#anti-cheat #bans #cheating

gaming3 months ago•7 min saved

Forza Horizon 6 leak on Steam triggers piracy bans ahead of launch

Forza Horizon 6 briefly appeared as unencrypted files on Steam before its May 19 release, with the leak fixed quickly but allowing some users to download cracked copies. A content creator was shown receiving an extreme ban (69,895,509 hours) from the Forza Community team, illustrating Microsoft’s hardline stance on piracy. The incident echoes past enforcement and comes as Playground Games recently detailed the game’s features and map in a post-release breakdown.

via Eurogamer|

#bans #forza-horizon-6 #gaming

gaming6 months ago•8 min saved

Arc Raiders tightens anti-cheat crackdown, logging thousands banned

Arc Raiders’ developer Embark Studios says it has aggressively targeted cheaters since launch, banning tens of thousands of players so far and warns that cheats in large multiplayer games typically run from 0.1% to 1%. The team aims to ban only those who deserve it, pursue fair, careful enforcement, and quickly remedy mistakes; it also pledged to compensate players who lose items due to unfair play and losecheaters, reinforcing its commitment to a fair competitive experience.

via Eurogamer|

#anti-cheat #arc-raiders #bans

gaming10 months ago•6 min saved

Enhancing User Security with Account Linking and Streamer Mode

Riot Games has implemented new measures in League of Legends to combat smurfing, boosting, and account sharing, including linking alt accounts to main accounts for penalties, banning botted and purchased accounts, and enhancing streamer mode to protect high-profile players. These efforts aim to improve game fairness and reduce disruptive behaviors, with ongoing updates planned for future patches.

via League of Legends|

#account-linking #bans #gaming

gaming11 months ago•2 min saved

Overwatch 2 bans over 1 million cheaters and introduces new updates

Overwatch 2 has taken strict action against over 23,000 cheaters using unapproved peripherals and other cheats, bringing the total banned accounts to over 1 million, as Blizzard enhances its anti-cheat measures and emphasizes fair competition.

via Eurogamer|

#bans #cheat-detection #console-gaming

politics1 year ago•3 min saved

DOJ Gave Tech Giants Immunity to Overlook TikTok Ban, Leaked Letters Reveal

Letters from U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi revealed that major tech companies, including Google and Apple, were assured immunity from prosecution if they ignored a TikTok ban, as the DOJ aimed to facilitate TikTok's sale and address national security concerns, with ongoing negotiations and extensions for TikTok's compliance.

via HuffPost|

#bans #doj #immunity

environment1 year ago•2 min saved

Plastic Bag Bans and Fees Effectively Reduce Shoreline Litter

A study suggests that plastic bag bans and fees in the US have significantly reduced their presence on shorelines, especially in areas with higher initial litter levels, though overall plastic pollution continues to grow. Policies are more effective at the state level and in regions with severe litter problems, highlighting the importance of regulation in combating plastic pollution, but broader solutions are needed to address the entire issue.

via BBC|

#bans #environment #fees

environment1 year ago•0 min saved

Plastic Bag Bans Effectively Reduce Shoreline Litter, Study Shows

A study using crowdsourced data from shoreline cleanups across the U.S. found that areas with plastic bag bans or fees have significantly fewer plastic bags littering lakes, rivers, and beaches, indicating that such policies are effective in reducing shoreline pollution.

via The New York Times|

#bans #environment #litter

food-and-agriculture2 years ago•5 min saved

"Caitlin Clark Shines with 30-Point Game Despite Fever's Loss"

Despite lab-grown meat not yet being widely available, several U.S. states, including Florida and Alabama, have preemptively banned its sale, citing safety concerns and the need to protect traditional agriculture. This backlash comes even as the U.S. approved the sale of cultivated meat in 2023, and companies are working to scale production and reduce costs. The bans have sparked legal considerations and debates over consumer choice and food security, with some states shelving proposed bans and others moving forward. The issue has also seen international pushback, with Italy and France considering similar measures.

via The Associated Press|

#agriculture #bans #food-and-agriculture

gaming2 years ago•2 min saved

Xbox Bans Final Fantasy 14 Players for Guild Recruitment

Final Fantasy XIV players on Xbox are reporting bans for using the game's terminology and systems to recruit teammates within Xbox's Looking For Group feature, with bans lasting up to 61 days. The bans seem to be triggered by normal in-game interactions, such as recruiting for a "free company," and even using abbreviations like "FC." This situation highlights the challenges of automated moderation systems lacking context, forcing Xbox players to navigate around established game terminology to play as intended.

via Kotaku|

#automated-moderation #bans #final-fantasy-xiv

esports2 years ago•1 min saved

"Overwatch 2 Pro Permanently Banned Mid-Game for Cheating"

Overwatch 2 pro player Kai 'Kai' Collins has been permabanned after the game detected cheats mid-game, sparking controversy in the community. The ban comes amidst major changes in Overwatch 2 season 9, with players blaming the new patch for the ban and criticizing the automated report system. Kai denies using cheats and claims that his account, which he has had since early Overwatch 1, was closed for no reason. The incident adds to the growing infamy of bans in the Overwatch 2 community.

via Dexerto|

#bans #cheating #esports