BINGHAMTON, N.Y. (WBNG) — Dozens of people filled Celebrations on Park on Thursday for a survivor-centered conference that brought people together through shared experiences. The all-day Child Safety Summit was held on Thursday, April 30, and went from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The summit focused on deepening our understanding of child abuse through lived...Read More

Roblox Corporation (RBLX) is down 3.5% today. Here is some analysis on what might have caused this price movement. Analysis: The decline looks tied to lingering investor concern after Roblox’s recent reduction to its 2026 bookings outlook, alongside a new wave of headline risk around child-safety and monetization practices. With the stock already volatile after...Read More

New shareholder resolution to be voted on just two months after Meta found liable in two landmark child-safety cases. MENLO PARK, Calif., May 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — On Wednesday May 27, Meta shareholders will vote on a shareholder resolution asking the Board to assess the feasibility of tying senior executive compensation to improvements in child...Read More

Child safety is about awareness. But it’s also about action. That’s the message New York City-based attorney and nationally recognized abuse victim advocate James Marsh plans to deliver at the inaugural Great Lakes Child Safety Conference on May 7 at the Traverse City Central High School auditorium. “We’ve had really aware parents and...Read More

Meta Platforms wants age verification checks handled through smartphone operating systems rather than individual apps. The UK government is considering whether under-16s should be banned from social media platforms. Police chiefs and regulators are calling for stricter protections for children online. Meta Platforms is urging the UK government to place age verification checks directly into...Read More

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico state prosecutors are seeking fundamental changes to Meta’s social media apps and algorithms… SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico state prosecutors are seeking fundamental changes to Meta’s social media apps and algorithms to safeguard children in the second phase of a landmark trial on allegations that platforms...Read More

LONDON – TikTok and Alphabet’s YouTube have failed to set out meaningful steps to protect British children from harmful online content, media regulator Ofcom said on May 21, citing data showing widespread exposure on their platforms. Ofcom said neither company had made significant new commitments to make recommendation feeds safer, despite evidence that these feeds...Read More

Roblox is facing mounting legal action and child safety warnings around the world, with US attorneys general filing lawsuits and child protection groups urging parents to take the platform seriously. With an estimated two to three million South African children on the platform, the warnings are landing close to home. A wave of lawsuits in...Read More

Children placing orders without parents knowing According to the organisation, some children may independently use smartphones to order food, toys, or other items without informing their parents. In certain cases, they may also attempt to receive deliveries directly when couriers arrive.  While these actions may appear minor, the organisation has warned that they can expose...Read More

Authorities advise parents to supervise children, choose age-appropriate activities and monitor smart device use Dubai: Dubai Police have emphasised the importance of prioritising children’s safety during Eid celebrations, urging families to remain vigilant amid gatherings and activities. In a public advisory, the force said parents and guardians should avoid leaving children unattended and ensure they...Read More