Carlo Tritta is now in jail after grooming the young victim on Roblox 05:00, 10 Apr 2026 Carlo Tritta met his young victim online before his obsessive campaign began(Image: Manchester Evening News) Carlo Tritta met his young victim online. Aged just 14, he befriended her from gaming site Roblox and convinced her they were together....Read More
James Uthmeier, the Attorney General of Florida has announced the launch of a formal investigation into OpenAI and its chatbot ChatGPT, citing concerns over potential harm, misuse, and risks to public safety. In a statement shared on social media, Uthmeier said his office is seeking answers about whether artificial intelligence systems developed by OpenAI may...Read More
A new bill will require parental consent for children under 16 years old to have a social media account. If they have consent, there will still be restrictions. BOISE, Idaho — The constant scroll of social media can be addictive, leading Idaho lawmakers to take action. House Bill 542, which passed in the legislative session,...Read More
An influencer wants the authorities to act against the perpetrators of cyber-bullying on TikTok, saying it has taken a serious emotional toll on her daughter who attempted suicide recently. PETALING JAYA: A TikTok influencer whose daughter attempted suicide after being targeted in a cyberbullying campaign by troll accounts is pleading for the authorities to take...Read More
Google’s video platform YouTube has failed to comply with Indonesia’s new child protection regulations, prompting the government to escalate from warnings to formal sanctions, officials said Friday. Indonesia’s Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs stated that YouTube had been given a “red mark,” signaling non-compliance and a lack of expected progress in meeting regulatory requirements,...Read More
Walton County, Fla. — A Walton County Grand Jury has indicted 12-year-old Landon Robinson following a violent attack at Walton Middle School on March 24, 2026, that left two students and a teacher injured, according to court records and prosecutors. The indictment, returned April 6, 2026, charges Landon Robinson with Attempted First Degree Premeditated Murder,...Read More
Greece has announced a future social media ban for children under 15, effective from 2027. Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis cites growing concerns over anxiety and sleep disturbances linked to platforms’ addictive designs. An ALCO poll shows overwhelming public support, with the government already acting to limit screen time in schools. In the U.S., Jasveen...Read More
‘You cannot force a 14-year-old into school when they are terrified. This is not just refusing to go. This is fear,’ says high school student’s guardian An Orillia teenager has not attended school for months after becoming the target of online rumours and threats his guardian says spread rapidly among local youth through social media....Read More
The Philippine government will not ban Roblox, but will instead push for stronger safeguards to protect children amid rising concerns over online abuse and exploitation. In a meeting on April 7 involving the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC), Roblox representatives, law enforcement, and private sector stakeholders, officials...Read More
