How would Democratic candidate for governor Rob Sand’s proposed social media ban for Iowa kids work?Democratic candidate for governor Rob Sand wants to ban children under 16 from having social media accounts in Iowa, even with their parents’ permission. But Sand says he would be open to discussing a parental exception if the proposal moves...Read More
Greece has taken a major step towards restricting social media access for children under the age of 15, with legislation formally tabled in Parliament. The bill, titled Prohibition of the Use of Online Social Networking Services by Minors, was submitted to Parliament on Friday, October 9, and is scheduled for review by the relevant parliamentary...Read More
With AI becoming part of everyday life, a top global expert on artificial intelligence has called for integrating AI literacy into India’s education curriculum and creating incentives for AI companies to invest in child safety.Noting that opportunities and risks presented by AI are global, Cathy Li, Head of the Centre for AI Excellence at the...Read More
When it comes to their kids, many parents don’t trust tech companies any more.Social media companies have spent the better part of the last decade arguing that their platforms are safe for teens, but quite a few parents aren’t convinced. They, along with a growing number of regulators, have increasingly accused companies like Meta of...Read More
This is not an article about politics, capital punishment or whether the Fort Hood shooter deserves to be executed in public for his crimes. Instead, it’s focused on the unprecedented parental challenge of handling the near-certain prospect that children will hear of or see footage of the Dec. 3 U.S. execution by firing squad of...Read More
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) – Amarillo ISD renewed its Good Cause Exception, allowing the district to use alternatives to the state requirement for an armed officer on every campus.The district renewed the exception to give it more flexibility to meet state school safety requirements.In 2023, Texas required districts to have an armed security officer at every...Read More
Santa Clara, CAMeta’s $17 billion social media settlement promises sweeping protections for young Facebook and Instagram users, but critics say the deal leaves the company’s most powerful—and profitable—features largely intact.On paper, the deal is enormous. California Attorney General Rob Bonta called it a “transformative” settlement, and several state attorneys general have compared its significance to...Read More
KABUL (Pajhwok): A new family media platform founded by Afghan journalist Khushnood Nabizada has been launched in Virginia, the United States, to help parents, caregivers and educators navigate the growing presence of artificial intelligence (AI), social media and digital technology in children’s lives. 3A1Z Stories marked its launch on Sunday with an online discussion on...Read More
Headlines The House of Representatives approved, on third and final reading, the proposed Safe and Friendly Environment for Kids in Digital Spaces (SAFE KIDS) Act (House Bill 11566), seeking to establish a framework for protecting children on social media and online gaming platforms. By Politiko October 13, 2026 4:33 PM By Billy BegasThe House of...Read More
