The rapid evolution of artificial intelligence has introduced complex challenges for child protection, making child sexual exploitation a critical issue for the digital age. As AI transforms how risks emerge online, the industry is increasingly focused on developing scalable solutions to detect and address these harms. OpenAI has released a policy blueprint designed to modernise...Read More

In a bid to enhance child safety in the digital realm, Andhra Pradesh’s IT Minister, Nara Lokesh, announced plans to draft new legislation regulating social media access for children under 13 years of age. This move follows a strategic meeting with senior officials and representatives from major social media companies, focusing on age-appropriate digital...Read More

Child safety efforts expand as OpenAI introduces coordinated approach to reduce online harm. A new framework has been introduced by OpenAI to address risks of AI-enabled child abuse and strengthen protection mechanisms across digital systems. An initiative that reflects growing concern over how emerging technologies can both enable and prevent harm. The blueprint focuses on...Read More

Jakarta (ANTARA) – Indonesia has issued a warning to Google, the owner of YouTube, for failing to comply with new child protection regulations governing digital platforms. Minister of Communication and Digital Affairs Meutya Hafid said Thursday that the government issued a formal warning after an inspection on April 7 found YouTube had not met compliance...Read More

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) – The 2026 Legislative Session is in its final days and several bills are running out of time to make it over the finish line, including the Paris Hilton Child Safety and Accountability Act. Supporters of the bill say this means for at least another year, kids in 24/7 childcare and youth...Read More

By Mutayoba Arbogast Ggaba preschool In East Africa, a well-known Swahili proverb warns: “Mwenzako akinyolewa, zako tia maji.” Literally translated as “When your neighbor is being shaved, wet your own hair,” it urges communities to learn from others’ misfortunes and act before tragedy strikes closer to home. The recent horrific incident in Uganda—where four young...Read More

The framework promotes collaboration between industry players What’s the story OpenAI has released a Child Safety Blueprint, a comprehensive strategy aimed at tackling the rising threat of AI-enabled child sexual exploitation. The move comes amid growing concerns over the potential misuse of generative AI tools in creating and distributing harmful content. The framework is designed...Read More

Jan. 27, 2026, 11:18 a.m. ET LAFAYETTE, IN — The Tippecanoe County Local Child Fatality Review Team plans to present its findings on 2025 child deaths during a public forum scheduled for Feb. 24. The event will be from 10 a.m. to noon in the Tippecanoe County Office Building at 20 N. 3rd St. in...Read More

OpenAI has introduced a Child Safety Blueprint, a policy framework aimed at combating child sexual exploitation facilitated by artificial intelligence. This initiative underscores the urgent need for industry-wide standards as AI rapidly evolves. The blueprint outlines a path to strengthen U.S. child protection frameworks in the AI era. It builds on OpenAI’s existing safeguards and...Read More

OpenAI has unveiled a plan to strengthen child safety systems amid AI adoption. OpenAI has unveiled a plan aimed at strengthening child safety systems amid the widespread adoption of artificial intelligence and misuse of technology. The initiative focuses on three key priorities: modernizing legislation to address child exploitation and abuse created and altered through AI;...Read More