Sam McKeith April 7, 2026 — 3:55pm Save You have reached your maximum number of saved items. Remove items from your saved list to add more. Save this article for later Add articles to your saved list and come back to them anytime. Got it AAA Queensland’s residential care system for at-risk children has lurched...Read More

SANTA FE, N.M. — A New Mexico jury determined Tuesday that Meta knowingly harmed children’s mental health and concealed what it knew about child sexual exploitation on its social media platforms, a verdict that signals a changing tide against tech companies and the government’s willingness to crack down. The landmark decision comes after a nearly...Read More

Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META) is one of the 13 Best Extremely Profitable Stocks to Invest in Now. Meta Platforms (META) Child Safety Lawsuit Proceeds as AI Data Center Deal Advances Reuters reported on January 30, 2026, that Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META) is preparing to go to trial in New Mexico for allegedly exposing kids and teens to...Read More

SANTA FE, N.M. — A New Mexico jury determined Tuesday that Meta knowingly harmed children’s mental health and concealed what it knew about child sexual exploitation on its social media platforms, a verdict that signals a changing tide against tech companies and the government’s willingness to crack down. The landmark decision comes after a nearly...Read More

Nearly 250 child rights organisations warn that the regulatory gap could undermine coordinated efforts to safeguard children online. The expiry of the EU ePrivacy derogation, which allowed technology to detect child sexual abuse material online, has raised concerns over weaker child safeguards. The lapse is seen as creating legal uncertainty for platforms that rely on...Read More

In late March and early April 2026, Meta Platforms was hit with two landmark legal defeats over the alleged addictive design and child-safety failures of its social media platforms, while simultaneously deepening its AI push through a US$10.00 billion data center expansion, new Ray‑Ban Meta prescription smart glasses, and VA‑backed immersive therapy partnerships. Together, these developments...Read More

Washoe County Blue pinwheels will soon line a lawn in Reno, while also appearing across Washoe County, each one meant to represent something simple: a safe and carefree childhood for every child in the community. April marks National Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Awareness Month, and Washoe County partners are inviting the public to take...Read More

Major social media platforms have expressed concern over the expiration of key child safety provisions in the European Union. On April 3, 2026, certain protections under the EU ePrivacy Directive expired after lawmakers failed to reach agreement on a replacement. The expired rules had allowed platforms to scan for child sexual abuse material (CSAM) without...Read More

“These are not grooming gangs. These are rape gangs” Mohan Singh has spent decades supporting vulnerable children in the UK, long before grooming scandals hit the headlines. As founder of the Sikh Awareness Society, he has seen firsthand how predatory gangs target young people, offering gifts or attention before coercing them into sexual abuse. Singh...Read More

Listen to the article 2 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. With the EU failing to come to terms on a new agreement over child safety protections, Google, Meta, Microsoft and Snap reaffirmed their commitment to protecting children and preserving privacy on their platforms. On April 3, safety...Read More