New Delhi: Meta has agreed to report child safety-related matters to appropriate law enforcement agencies, government sources said on Tuesday, asserting that online safety of children is a “fundamental principle” for any social media platform operating in India and absolutely “non-negotiable”. The government will take action against platforms that fail to take proactive steps to...Read More

Amid the Centre’s crackdown on social media platforms to curb harmful content, tech giant Meta has agreed to report child sexual abuse cases and other child safety-related matters to the appropriate law enforcement agencies. Government sources on Tuesday told ANI that ensuring the online safety of children is a fundamental requirement for any social media...Read More

California has enacted landmark child safety legislation prohibiting social media platforms from providing addictive features to users under 16 and regulating conversational AI chatbots. The 13-bill package establishes some of the most rigorous state-level protections in the United States, moving towards mandatory design safeguards and strict civil liability. California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed a...Read More

Apple has announced new tools to help parents create safer digital experiences for their kids. They’re available with the latest software updates to iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS 27.  Apple says these new features, previewed in June, build on Apple’s already industry-leading parental controls, and include: A simpler setup experience with a recommended set...Read More

Apple’s new suite of powerful, intuitive, and easy-to-use tools helps parents create safer digital experiences for their kids and is now available with the latest software updates to iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS 27. These updates give parents more flexibility to manage the content their children see, who they can communicate with, and when...Read More

TikTok’s child safety controls did not work the way parents were led to believe, according to a Texas judge. The court ruled Thursday that TikTok violated the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act, granting summary judgment on claims that the platform misrepresented its content filtering and protections for younger users. The decision resolves the liability question...Read More

A Texas district judge ruled on September 10 that TikTok violated the state’s consumer protection law by misleading users about how it moderated content for minors, marking the first time a state has secured a liability finding against the platform over child-safety claims. Judge Cory Liu of the 250th District Court in Travis County...Read More

Become a member of GB MAX to gain exclusive access to the industry and to the most influential global B2B leadership community in the business of gaming, entertainment, and tech. Join now and also get a VIP ticket to GamesBeat Next (Nov 2-3, SF). Child safety remains one of the primary concerns about Roblox’s user-generated...Read More

New research strengthens calls for platform accountability while keeping privacy and children’s rights in focus European Union governments are urging the E… New research strengthens calls for platform accountability while keeping privacy and children’s rights in focus European Union governments are urging the European Commission to move quickly on stronger protections for children online, as...Read More

Updated August 26, 2026 at 2:26 PM PDT Sign up for NPR’s Up First morning newsletter for the stories you need to start your day. The social media company Meta and states suing it have agreed to settle a landmark federal child safety lawsuit in a move that state attorneys general hope will be a...Read More