The White House has stepped in to keep Meta’s Mark Zuckerberg and Google’s Sundar Pichai out of the hot seat. Instead of the two most recognizable faces in tech, the heads of Instagram and YouTube will take the chairs at a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on child safety practices, tentatively set for July 28. Five...Read More
A network of digital advocates has criticized Google for its failure to comply with the Philippine government’s request to temporarily suspend downloads of the 18+ rated game GoreBox through the Google Play Store. Digital Pinoys National Campaigner Ronald Gustilo said Google’s continued inaction is inconsistent with its earlier commitment to disable downloads within 24 hours...Read More
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has urged parents and guardians to ensure babies and young children are properly secured in the back seats of vehicles as part of efforts to reduce preventable road crash deaths and injuries. The call was made during a road safety sensitisation programme organised by the FRSC in Eziowelle, Idemili...Read More
The regulatory approach in Australia evolves as eSafety increases action against AI-enabled exploitation risks. Three more AI-powered ‘nudify’ services have withdrawn access for Australian users after enforcement action by Australia’s eSafety Commissioner under the country’s Age-Restricted Material codes. The codes require AI services that allow users to access or generate age-restricted material, including sexually explicit...Read More
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) – Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin has filed a lawsuit against Snapchat, alleging the platform puts minors at risk and deceives parents about protections for children. “The bottom line is suing them for putting minors at risk and for deceiving parents about their protections for kids,” Griffin said. Lawsuit allegations The lawsuit...Read More
With many children expected to spend time at home during the school holidays while parents and guardians are at work, police urged families to take proactive steps to ensure the safety and well-being of their children. The school holidays will be from June 26 –July 21. Police spokesperson Captain Johan van Dyk warned criminals often...Read More
The Game Developers Association of the Philippines (GDAP) has called for evidence-based policies to improve child safety online, saying banning video games would not address the broader issues surrounding youth violence following the recent school shooting in Tacloban City. In a statement signed by Ria Lu, president of GDAP, the organization expressed condolences to the...Read More
The Queensland premier has confirmed children in state care have slept in government offices but said it is a “rare occurrence”. David Crisafulli was briefed after the Together Union, which represents public service workers, acknowledged over the weekend that it was aware of reports that children had slept in child safety offices. Mr Crisafulli referred...Read More
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – Based on what they’ve seen with patients who are parents visiting their medical centers in Charlottesville and Prince William County, UVA Health is urging vigilance in not using counterfeit child safety seats in vehicles. “You know, probably in the past there were more,” said Teresa Baltuano-Post, a registered nurse...Read More
Consumer Reports: Children’s summer safety Summer is one of the busiest seasons for emergency rooms treating injured children. Consumer Reports has a few simple precautions that can help families enjoy a safer summer. MILWAUKEE — Summer is a time for swimming, bike rides and outdoor adventures, but it’s also one of the busiest seasons for...Read More
