Federal regulators are scrutinizing the wildly popular energy drink Prime, backed by superstar YouTubers Logan Paul and KSI, following reports that the beverage is a hot commodity among children who could be at risk from the high caffeine content. While caffeine is safe for adults to consume in moderation, too much of it can cause...Read More
The future of social media is increasingly being decided in courtrooms, as a wave of legal challenges threatens to redefine the foundations of the industry. According to reporting by El País, recent landmark rulings against Meta Platforms and YouTube, owned by Google, mark the beginning of a broader legal shift that could have global consequences...Read More
Follow me on Twitter @drClaire There’s always a lot of violence in the world — and many of our children watch it. That’s not a good thing. Between mainstream media and social media, violence reaches far past the places and people it directly affects. Whether it’s the latest shooting, the latest terrorist attack, or some other...Read More
With new legal obligations now in force, services are moving quickly to strengthen practice, culture and accountability, signalling a significant shift in how child safety is understood and enacted across the sector. The inappropriate conduct offence under the Education and Care Services National Law is now in effect across Australia, marking one of the...Read More
In Alabama, we believe children should be protected and families deserve transparency when they entrust others with their care. When the state sets standards for facilities responsible for vulnerable youth, those standards must mean something. Laws written to safeguard children must be more than words on paper. They must be enforced. Alabama has long been...Read More
New platform introduces real-time intelligence, interactive tools, and a new model for protecting children in the algorithmic age SAN FRANCISCO, March 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Today, TeenAegis (https://teenaegis.com) launches an intelligence-led platform built to confront a systemic failure in how technology companies protect children online—including across social media, gaming, and emerging AI-driven platforms. As incidents of...Read More
In Israel, at least 19 children and teenagers have been injured while participating in the TikTok “Superman Challenge” and required medical treatment. The “Superman Challenge” involves participants mimicking Superman’s iconic flying pose, often resulting in serious injuries from falls. In the challenge, two or more people hold hands to create a “platform,” and a third...Read More
By Maria Dinzeo ( March 31, 2026, 16:39 GMT | Insight) — As US states rapidly advance age-verification and child-safety laws, tech companies are undermining their own interests by using lobbyists to negotiate over these bills in statehouses rather than speaking to lawmakers directly, Vermont state Representative Monique Priestly said Tuesday.As US states rapidly advance...Read More
Australia’s online safety regulator has raised concerns that major social media platforms are not doing enough to keep children under 16 off their services, despite a new law now in force. The restriction, introduced in December 2025, bans users under 16 from accessing several popular platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok and YouTube. But the...Read More
It’s well-known that teens experiment with illegal substances such as alcohol and marijuana. But recently, children and teens have turned their attention to substances found at home or local convenience stores. They’re abusing parents’ prescription painkillers, energy drinks and computer cleaners. Here are three new drug trends among kids: Energy drinks in elementary school Article...Read More
