A shocking case from Kerala has brought to light the alarming dangers lurking behind online dating apps. A 16-year-old boy from the state recently became the victim of a horrifying crime that underscores the growing threat of digital exploitation among minors. Police have arrested and charged 14 people, including government employees, for allegedly sexually assaulting...Read More
Got story updates? Submit your updates here. › The failure to pass a bill aimed at protecting vulnerable children in Alabama’s 24-hour youth facilities leaves a somber shadow over the state’s legislative efforts.Today in Birmingham A bill aimed at increasing transparency, accountability, and reporting requirements for 24-hour youth facilities in Alabama failed to pass before...Read More
PLDT, Smart to limit Roblox access amid child safety concerns Philippines operator PLDT and its mobile unit Smart Communications have announced their support for government efforts to limit access to Roblox to strengthen online child protection. The commitment comes after the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) with the Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC), and the...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
CHICAGO (WLS) — More than 100 kids and teens got real world exposure to active shooter, kidnapping and bullying scenarios at Centerpoint Logistics Center in Franklin Park, near O’Hare Airport. Lifetough Kids Boxing Club hosted its semi-annual child safety seminar Sunday morning. ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch First responders, military...Read More
SACRAMENTO — Julianna Arnold wasn’t alarmed when her teen daughter first joined Instagram. Many people her age were using it. And her daughter Coco had a social life and other hobbies, like track and gymnastics, to balance out her time online. “It was music and dancing videos and it seemed innocent,” said Arnold, who resides in Los...Read More
MISHAWAKA, Ind. (WNDU) – Wednesday marked Indiana Child Safety Call-In Day, an effort designed to mobilize community voices in support of meaningful child safety legislation. Participants were provided with guidance, talking points, and resources to engage directly with lawmakers and decision-makers to make the case for children. Advocates called legislators and other elected officials to...Read More
Posing as teenagers, the investigators conducting the study initiated conversations with three commonly used AI companions: Character.AI, Nomi.ai and Replika. In a comprehensive risk assessment, they report that it was easy to elicit inappropriate dialogue from the chatbots — about sex, self-harm, violence toward others, drug use and racial stereotypes, among other topics. The researchers...Read More
By: Jody S. Hawkins, Information Security Officer Over the past several years, I have been actively speaking to parents, children, tweens, teens, and young adults regarding the dangers of the Internet and social media. I discovered rather quickly that I could not prepare a single set of presentations to use over and over again. Rather,...Read More
Roblox, Snapchat Grooming Allegations According to the lawsuit, AW-0002 began using Roblox when she was only 10 years old. Her mother, seeing Roblox’s marketing, its child-like design and knowing other children used it, believed the platform to be safe for children. However, her own daughter became the target of sexual predators on Roblox in 2024....Read More
