An Allegheny County teen is back home and safe after police said she was lured from her home over the weekend. Police said 27-year-old Christopher Jones from Luzerne County contacted the 14-year-old girl on the online chat platform Discord. “Upon review of the communications, it was discovered that (Jones) was aware of the teen’s age, discussed...Read More
Two national child safety advocacy groups are calling on federal regulators to investigate the online gaming platform Roblox, adding to growing legal and political pressure over allegations that children are being exposed to predators through the platform’s communication features. Fairplay and the National Center on Sexual Exploitation filed a request Wednesday asking the Federal Trade...Read More
Two national child safety advocacy groups are calling on federal regulators to investigate the online gaming platform Roblox, adding to growing legal and political pressure over allegations that children are being exposed to predators through the platform’s communication features. Fairplay and the National Center on Sexual Exploitation filed a request Wednesday asking the Federal Trade...Read More
U.S. lawmakers have introduced two bills covering artificial intelligence: one that would give parents control over their kids’ use of AI chatbots, and one that aims to strengthen U.S. leadership in AI. The Children’s Health, Advancement, Trust, Boundaries, and Oversight in Technology Act (CHATBOT Act) would require AI companies to establish “family accounts” to help...Read More
California lawmakers are advancing legislation that would significantly expand legal exposure for social media platforms over child safety failures, underscoring a broader shift toward state-led regulation as federal efforts remain stalled. The bill, AB 1946, would impose stricter obligations on platforms to detect and remove child sexual abuse material (CSAM), including a 48-hour takedown requirement,...Read More
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) – More than 152 million Americans are living in areas with unhealthy levels of air pollution, according to the American Lung Association’s 27th annual “State of the Air” report. “We’ve made tremendous progress in cleaning the air over those 27 years, but we still have a long way to go,” said Will...Read More
April 22, 2026 — Three of California’s leading tech-safety legislators have created a pair of companion bills, SB 1119 and AB 2023, aimed at protecting kids online. The bills build on existing digital design and chatbot regulations enacted in 2025. The two bills contained the same language at introduction. As they move through their respective...Read More
Items sold across major retailers such as Amazon and Walmart have been recalled due to child safety concerns. The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recalled a wave of products in April, spanning household goods, toys, fitness equipment and infant products. Safety regulators cited a range of risks, including choking and suffocation to chemical burns,...Read More
(Photo Credit: United States Consumer Product Safety Commission) Vitaquest recall overview: Who: Vitaquest International is recalling approximately 356,140 units of various iron-containing dietary supplements. Why: The recall is due to the supplements’ failure to meet child-resistant packaging standards, posing a risk of poisoning to young children. Where: The recall is effective in the United States....Read More
KATHMANDU: The government has proposed new and stricter safety standards for children traveling in small vehicles, aiming to reduce risks from road accidents. Minister for Physical Infrastructure and Transport Sunil Lamsal announced the decision, introducing special safety provisions focused on child passengers. Under the proposed rules, children below 10 years of age or shorter than...Read More
