I have no idea how to begin this post. I’m shocked no one else on Tumblr has made it before me, since this news came out February.
But…
Starting “later this year” (no explicit date), Google will begin using AI to detect “minors lying about their age” (accounts that claim to be 18+ but aren’t.)
This is based on what you search, and the videos you watch on YouTube.
If you are an adult who watches things aimed at teenagers on YouTube- your account will be incorrectly flagged as “lying” and you will be, immediately and automatically, locked down. Restricted Mode on YouTube with no way to deactivate it, SafeSearch always on full force, privileges suspended.
It gets worse. If Google thinks you are under 13- the minimum age to have an account- it will, after a brief delay, DELETE YOUR ACCOUNT.
If you are a fan of a children’s show- say Thomas the Tank Engine, Super Wings, or Handy Manny- or even one aimed at “older” kids like Big City Greens- YOU ARE IN DANGER.
So… what can you do?
As far as anyone knows, the tracking is account-based, so if you browse or watch children’s content while signed out you should be safe.
WRITE TO GOOGLE. Tell them how displeased you are. Do not use “nice” words- they do not deserve them.
Search for alternatives to Google Chrome, Google Search, and every function an account can provide. Type these queries into the search engine a few more times than usual, to give them a little heart attack. They deserve it.
SPREAD THIS NEWS. Not just on Tumblr- spread it on every platform you have. And real life is a platform, too.
If you speak more languages than just English, translate this warning- this is coming to the US first, but that doesn’t mean it won’t eventually spread to the rest of the world.
And finally, WARN YOUR FRIENDS WHO MIGHT BE VULNERABLE TO THIS. To that extent, I’ll be tagging:
@ll-the-biohazards-ll @kylievershion @smashedatoms @roxyteal @hexamoron @nintendonut1 @agathazinha2009 @octoariadneeeeexoxo @dischiantoaster @rocket-powered-socket @tiffanyelectricity @castorfell @kittyundercover1 @joezworld @mean-scarlet-deceiver @funky-boat-zone @bogleech @great-green-hunslet @choc-ice-on-wheels @thosesillytrains @just-another-miserable-prick @bruhstation @6lovelytenders @kidlit-queen-competition @projectanimations @ladymiraclewings @stormvanari @object-obsession @vroomizing @missd476 @masterj @spaceboid @number1spongebobfan @ohmystarrynight @rouxipanda @thomasthetankengine-1 @ask-the-tool-gang @colorfullaudino @darkcrafter @solarbeingash
happy international women's day to all my trans sisters! sparkle on!
please remember that a ceasefire has not been reached yet and that israel's attacks have actually recently ramped up. people are also still being starved. combat this by donating to gaza soup kitchen
Meet Absolem! I'm certain you've all seen him before, but I'm going to add a bio just in case y'all want it!
Absolem is a wizard living in a victorian age fantasy world. He lives in a large tower he affectionately calls "Fantasia", and is always looking for potential tenants in need! He does his best to provide his friends with every need and comfort, sometimes to his own detriment...
PROS: Caring, selfless, charismatic
CONS: A bit of a doormat, gives to the point of his own detriment.
This is heartbreaking.
This harsh weather is expected to last for the next 30 to 40 days as part of the rainy season in Gaza.
The Sameer Project is fundraising to provide families in the south of Gaza with tents and tarps but most importantly, since tents can't really protect against the cold, the team is looking to buy hats, baby clothes, gloves and blankets to distribute in the area. I encourage you all to donate and/or share their donation link or their social posts.
I'm getting increasingly frustrated at the fact that I have not seen anybody on here. talk about the state of transgender rights in the state of Iowa. Our governor, Kim Reynolds, has signed a law that removes transgender and non-binary people's civil rights that protect them from being discriminated against when it comes to housing, education, and employment.
Iowa has become the first state to approve this legislation that prevents transgender and non-binary people from being protected under the state's civil rights code. This law, effective July 1st, is all under the guise of protecting people assigned female at birth; keeping transgender people out of bathrooms and locker rooms.
It's aim? To create explicit legal definitions of what it means to be male and female solely based on reproductive organs, which in turn denies that an individual can transition to another gender.
Where is everybody's outrage? Where is the support for trans and non-binary people's lives and rights in a Red state? Where is your fucking compassion for us? I've had it with people living comfortably and cozy in their own worlds, not seeing outside their fucking bubbles and not supporting the rest of their community as our rights crumble right before our eyes.
trying to interact more with artists i adore. change starts with you!
Are we human beings like you? Tell me, are we not hungry? Are we not afraid? They deceived us in some meetings. I want to save my children. They got sick. Adam is two years old. His whole life is war. I was sitting and crying over the condition of my children and the condition of people in general. Please, if You saw this, don't ignore it as if you didn't see anything. You ran out of leadership, and our equipment and food ran out. Please donate.
For the love of sushi 🍣💗