By Clare Duffy, CNN New York — Since independent vehicle crash testing began in the mid-1990s, automakers have been incentivized to make safety changes that have saved thousands of lives each year. Now, a new group is hoping to take a similar approach to artificial intelligence. RELATED: Google adds mental health tools to Gemini chatbot after...Read More
I’m 25, and I Have a Cosmetic Problem That No One Wants—and That’s Maddening to Fix. On Wednesday, the Maryland Court of Appeals—the state’s highest court—upheld the punishment of a minor who was prosecuted for child pornography after she distributed a video of herself performing a sex act. The ruling is dangerous on several levels:...Read More
CLAY COUNTY, Fla. – A social media influencer known for posting “predator catcher” videos has been arrested in Clay County on an extortion charge, as investigators warn that vigilante-style confrontations online may undermine efforts to prosecute crimes against children. Jay Carnicom, who has tens of thousands of followers across social media platforms and describes himself...Read More
The European Union is preparing a fresh push to rein in the impact of social media on children, with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen signalling that new legislation – including restricting access for younger users – could be proposed within months. Issued on: 13/05/2026 – 08:02Modified: 13/05/2026 – 08:03 3 min Reading time...Read More
Social media platforms are still failing to properly protect children online, according to Ofcom, the UK’s communications and online-safety regulator, which says the biggest danger now lies within the platforms’ own design systems, especially recommendation feeds that continue pushing content toward young users. In a new warning and supporting research published by the regulator, Ofcom...Read More
Europeans expressed growing concerns over AI, disinformation, and privacy risks also, with many calling for stricter safeguards and tighter digital regulation. A growing majority of Europeans believe stronger online protections for children and young people should remain a top policy priority, according to new findings from the Special Eurobarometer on the Digital Decade. The European...Read More
Australia became the first country to prohibit those under age 16 from using major social media platforms in December 2025. The aim was to limit the potentially harmful cognitive, social, and mental health effects on children. So far, the results do not look promising. Researchers studying the bans early effectiveness found nearly 75 percent of...Read More
Save You have reached your maximum number of saved items. Remove items from your saved list to add more. AAA Elon Musk’s social network X has admitted breaking Australian law by failing to disclose the steps it was taking to combat child sexual exploitation material on its platform, ending a near three-year legal fight by...Read More
With most of America sheltering in place, it’s no surprise that many people are exploring ways to deal with their pent-up sex drives — teenagers included. As a sex education teacher in San Francisco and a national consultant on teaching about healthy relationships and consent, I’ve been hearing from my students that teen sexting is...Read More
LOS ANGELES — Online gaming platform Roblox has grown to more than 144 million users since it launched 20 years ago, but one father said his son logged onto a very dangerous space where he suffered serious, life-altering harm. What You Need To Know More than 120 lawsuits have accused Roblox of allowing predators to...Read More
