Adele Zeynep Walton (@adelewalton.bsky.social)
@adelewalton121
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Author of Logging Off: The Human Cost of Our Digital World đ Journalist and Online Safety Campaigner | co-founder Logging Off Club
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Joined December 2010
In @guardian in print and online today speaking on the catalyst that triggered me to write Logging Off. https://t.co/Bpr9ID1Qqz
theguardian.com
Adele Zeynep Waltonâs sibling Aimee was a talented artist who loved music. It was only after her death that Walton realised Aimee had been lured into a dangerous community â and that others may also...
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Families and survivors are calling for a public inquiry into the 65 missed chances to save lives from a pro-suicide forum. Government must act now to prevent more lost lives. Join our campaign here: https://t.co/HYiiVV1fUS Read the report: https://t.co/XfyVB2XLkl
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đ˘ JOIN OUR CAMPAIGN FOR A PUBLIC INQUIRY INTO THE PRO-SUICIDE FORUM RESPONSIBLE FOR 133 UK VICTIMSđ˘ The government has ignored 65 warnings from coroners about the website responsible for my sister's death. Join the campaign HERE - https://t.co/GMdwaWzptU
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âEven in the States, at state level, thereâs effective legislation.â People are âwaking up toâ the need of regulation online, say @AdeleWalton121 and Ian Russell as they call for more ambitious legislation to tackle the âunsafe design of social media.â @JonDHarvey | #TimesRadio
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'The website that took my sisterâs life is still online - how many more must die before action is taken?' âď¸ @adelewalton121 for LBC Opinion https://t.co/FCPvcPkwQX
lbc.co.uk
Last week was the third anniversary of my sister Aimeeâs death, and three years on, I fear nothing has changed, writes Adele Zeynep Walton.
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For those on the Right, free speech means the freedom to spread misinformation, fear, and hatred without being held to account. Read @adelewalton121 on the UK Online Safety Act.
tribunemag.co.uk
The UK Online Safety Act aims to protect people online. Could the legislation reinstate the principles of free speech and preserve democratic debate?
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Lots of people talk about defeating the far-right but few are willing to do the hard graft of community organising. Sitting down with people you disagree with, dismantling racist narratives and winning people over. We need more nuance and less name-calling.
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A pleasure to chat to @adelewalton121 , the sister of Aimee Walton, as she campaigns for tougher rules surrounding online harm. Watch at 6:30pm on BBC One South or iPlayer
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Stop AI âcompanionsâ destroying young lives ChatGPT helped Adam Raine write a suicide note. I lost my sister to a website. Ofcom must curb the use of chatbots. @adelewalton121
https://t.co/dpME5bRMHC
observer.co.uk
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I wrote about my thoughts on Instagramâs repost feature. Itâs a smart and sinister move to keep us hooked at a time when posting on social media platforms feels too icky. https://t.co/txjGHtnMho
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Don't miss some fabulous poetry and non-fiction events covering a wealth of topics at this year's LitFest (25-28 September): @brian_bilston @picadorbooks and @adelewalton121 @HachetteUK and @JSThrillers @HachetteUK Tickets: https://t.co/CETLD1kjTR
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When the police are done arresting Quaker pensioners, maybe they could look into Britainâs pyromaniac property developers?
Firefighters are tacking a large fire at the disused Raven Hotel in Droitwich Spa. The building is thought to have stood for nearly 800 years. Read: https://t.co/yZ5EDQeOu8
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While we wait for action, more young lives are at risk. Ofcom must speed up its investigation into the site and act quickly to ensure it is permanently blocked in the UK. @adelewalton121 calls for action against forum involved in 99 UK deaths. https://t.co/Ba4v9cPTKC
computerweekly.com
Adele is a member of Families and Survivors to Prevent Online Suicide Harms campaign, a network that brings together survivors and families bereaved by online-harm related suicides. They are callin...
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wrote about falling out of love with social media blocking apps! </3
The issue with social media blocking apps? Theyâre now just as addictive. The tech originally designed to sever dependency on social media has evolved to be the problem. Listen now: https://t.co/T1YyZ3ogXq
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This government is just constantly pressing âAccept All Cookiesâ on the nationâs collective data.
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hello editors! I'm wrapping up book tour and want to get writing again, pls commission me on all things big tech, social media, digital culture and online safety <3 adelewalton99@gmail.com
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Live facial recognition (LFR) technology will be deployed at Notting Hill Carnival, Londonâs Metropolitan Police has announced, words by me. https://t.co/hCWVmiRZad
peopleofcolorintech.com
Facial recognition cameras will be used by the police at Notting Hill Carnival to scan for individuals who pose a public safety risk.
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This is on Wednesday in Bristol! A few tickets still left
Excited to be in conversation with @graceblakeley at @Book_Haus Bristol next week! Tickets here: https://t.co/6gqNvXGMHQ
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Podcasts are overtaking our feeds so we're asking how our movement can make more waves in this space. At our Summer Gathering we'll be asking @dunyakamal @DeclanSeachoy @nickchef88 & @adelewalton121 how we can do digital better. Come along đ https://t.co/L9nJcRndVM
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Excited to be in conversation with @graceblakeley at @Book_Haus Bristol next week! Tickets here: https://t.co/6gqNvXGMHQ
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