AI-enabled toys are moving into homes and classrooms faster than privacy rules, safety testing, and child development research can keep up with. Researchers and child-safety groups warn that generative AI companions can collect children’s data, produce unsafe answers, and encourage emotional attachment. For parents, schools, and technology procurement teams, the concern is not just what...Read More

Governments around the world are moving to restrict or ban social media for teenagers, often citing scientific evidence that less screen time leads to better mental health. But a new review found a surprising gap in that evidence. Researchers examined all 40 experiments that form the backbone of the case for youth social...Read More

Meghan Markle posted two photos of Princess Lilibet on Instagram to celebrate the 5-year-old’s birthday, a day after defending herself against allegations of social media hypocrisy. Princess Lilibet celebrates her fifth birthday on June 4, and Meghan marked the occasion online with two photos, a family picture and one of the birthday girl by herself...Read More

Historically, the largest increases in online enticement cases occur during the summer months and the beginning of the school year, making this period especially critical for awareness and prevention. Jonesboro, AR – Contributed – In recognition of National Internet Safety Month, the Arkansas State Police (ASP) Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force is encouraging...Read More

COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina’s new social‑media safety law — called the Stop Harm From Addictive Social Media Act — passed with overwhelming bipartisan support, clearing the House unanimously and passing the Senate with only one opposing vote. The law aims to limit how children use social media and give parents more control. Parents like...Read More

Family Life: Why Parents Prefer Video Games Over Social Media This widespread appeal naturally extends directly into family life, as household gaming continues to see a major surge. Currently, 75% of American parents actively play video games each week. Out of those gaming parents, a massive 81% report that they regularly play video games alongside...Read More

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KATV) — June is Internet Safety Month! The Arkansas State Police (ASP) Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force is encouraging parents, caregivers, and communities across the state to strengthen their approach to protecting children online. According to ASP, the largest increases in online enticement historically occur in the summer months. The...Read More

NASSAU COUNTY, Fla. – A 13-year-old from Yulee was accused Tuesday of cyberbullying after an investigation involving serious threats, according to the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office. The juvenile was charged with two felonies: electronic threats to kill and aggravated stalking, Sheriff Bill Leeper said. He said the investigation began on Aug. 1 when deputies responded...Read More

A school safety officer at Lake Shore High School in St. Clair Shores is being lauded as a hero after reportedly saving a student’s life during a medical emergency earlier this month. School Safety Officer David Dell was monitoring the lunchroom around noon on May 5 when he noticed a student in distress. “I was...Read More

(Source: KFDA) (Source: CBS) Kaye Renshaw, Licensed Professional Counselor ois Kinch, Special Agent for Internet Crimes Against Children Unit and Task Force SANTA FE, N.M. (KFDA) – Sexting – sending or receiving sexually explicit messages – is common among today’s teenagers. But a new state law may be sending New Mexico teens the wrong message. Recently, Gov. Susana...Read More