LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — The state of Nevada has reached a first-of-its-kind settlement with the online gaming platform Roblox. Attorney General Aaron Ford says the company will pay $10 million, which will be used to encourage children to engage in non-digital programs. Roblox also agreed to implement age verification that would limit children to age-appropriate...Read More
Following a viral broadcast by content creator Vitaly Zdorovetskiy, Akash Singhania has issued a public denial regarding allegations of predatory behaviour. Akash Singhania has spoken out following a period of immense personal upheaval after his appearance in a controversial live broadcast hosted by Vitaly Zdorovetskiy. The footage, which circulated rapidly across various digital platforms, purported...Read More
🚨 NJ school custodian charged, but cops say case was weakened by vigilante interference 📱 Social media group exposed suspect before police could finish investigation ⚖️ Prosecutors warn actions may have prevented more serious charges A high school custodian in Middlesex County accused of being an online child predator is facing a far lesser charge...Read More
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to host senior executives from major social media companies at Downing Street on Thursday, in a high-level meeting focused on protecting children online, according to government sources. The summit is expected to bring together leaders from several of the world’s largest platforms, including Meta Platforms, TikTok, X, YouTube...Read More
A Salem, New Hampshire High School teacher has resigned after allegations of inappropriate interactions with students on social media. “Definitely surprised. It just kind of hurts because he was a very liked teacher,” said senior Thomas Mallous. The district confirmed that the Salem Police Department has been notified and that a criminal investigation is underway....Read More
Most teens in the United States say that Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat aren’t harming their mental health, though a slightly higher proportion report negative effects on their sleep and productivity, according to a new report from Pew Research. The report offers fresh insights into how teens perceive the effects of social media at a time...Read More
Parents Demand Action: Raising concerns over children’s online safety, United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer said parents are demanding urgent action on the impact of social media. He said he has reached out to top executives at X, Meta, Snap Inc., YouTube and TikTok, urging them to do more, and vowed to take all necessary...Read More
ORLANDO, Fla. — A large-scale undercover operation conducted by the Orlando Police Department and the FBI has led to the arrest of 15 individuals suspected of trying to arrange sexual encounters with minors online. Named “Operation Relentless Pursuit,” the investigation started on March 26, 2025. Officers posed as children or adults to gain access to...Read More
A new Pew report about teens and social media reveals something you probably could already guess: Parents are more concerned that teens are watching too much TikTok than teens are. Loading audio narration… Among respondents, 44% of parents say their teen spends too much time on TikTok, while only 28% of teens feel the same....Read More
A new coordination mechanism aims to standardise age verification solutions across member states and reduce fragmentation in digital identity systems. The European Commission has intensified enforcement under the Digital Services Act (DSA), targeting online platforms for child safety, addictive design features, and insufficient age-verification systems. Executive Vice-President Virkkunen said the measures are intended to ensure...Read More
