Read the age verification app announcement here The European Commission (EC) has introduced a new open-source age-verification app to restrict minors’ access to inappropriate online content, representing significant progress in enforcing child-safety regulations. President Ursula von der Leyen stated the solution is “technically ready” and stressed that platforms will be held accountable if they fail...Read More

April 17, 2026 — 6:14pm 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 The state placed hundreds of high-risk children with potentially unqualified care...Read More

April 17, 2026 — 6:14pm 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 The state placed hundreds of high-risk children with potentially unqualified care...Read More

Expanded Parental Controls and Youth Protections Under Nevada Agreement Roblox will introduce dedicated accounts for users under 16, restricting access to adult-rated content and offering curated experiences. will extend to users under 16, expanding beyond the previous under-13 threshold. Likewise, nighttime notifications for minors will also be limited. Financially, Roblox will allocate $10M over three...Read More

Roblox has agreed to pay more than $12 million and introduce stricter child safety protections following a settlement with the state of Nevada, as the platform continues to face growing legal scrutiny over the safety of younger users. For the past few weeks, Roblox has been receiving several complaints that the platform is becoming unsafe...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

On Wednesday, the House of Commons will passionately debate which form of internet censorship to usher in: a total social media ban for under-16s, or a blank cheque for ministers to impose broad internet controls at a later date. The aim, as it so often is in a nanny state, is admirable: to protect children...Read More

Popular online gaming platform Roblox has announced new measures to combat online predators following reports the popular social gaming platform was being used to groom children. Founder and chief executive David Baszucki on Monday said Roblox was introducing two new age-based accounts in June. Children aged five to eight will be limited to Roblox Kids,...Read More

(WIFR) – Two Senate Judiciary Committee leaders use recent jury verdicts against Meta and Google to push for legislation to protect kids online. A jury in New Mexico found Meta misled users about the safety of its platforms and enabled sexual exploitation of young users, awarding $375 million in damages. Another jury in California found...Read More

Popular gaming platform Roblox agreed to pay more than $12 million and implement new safety features as part of a settlement with the state of Nevada. This settlement comes amid several lawsuits accusing the company of an alleged lack of protection of children on the platform.  The agreement resolves potential litigation over allegations that Roblox...Read More

LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — The state of Nevada has reached a first-of-its-kind settlement with the online gaming platform Roblox. Attorney General Aaron Ford says the company will pay $10 million, which will be used to encourage children to engage in non-digital programs. Roblox also agreed to implement age verification that would limit children to age-appropriate...Read More

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to host senior executives from major social media companies at Downing Street on Thursday, in a high-level meeting focused on protecting children online, according to government sources. The summit is expected to bring together leaders from several of the world’s largest platforms, including Meta Platforms, TikTok, X, YouTube...Read More

Parents Demand Action: Raising concerns over children’s online safety, United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer said parents are demanding urgent action on the impact of social media. He said he has reached out to top executives at X, Meta, Snap Inc., YouTube and TikTok, urging them to do more, and vowed to take all necessary...Read More

A new coordination mechanism aims to standardise age verification solutions across member states and reduce fragmentation in digital identity systems. The European Commission has intensified enforcement under the Digital Services Act (DSA), targeting online platforms for child safety, addictive design features, and insufficient age-verification systems. Executive Vice-President Virkkunen said the measures are intended to ensure...Read More

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer told social media companies to “take responsibility” for harmful content on their platforms at a meeting in Downing Street on Thursday, as the government seeks to ban access for under-16s. Mr Starmer met senior executives from Meta, Snap, YouTube, TikTok and X, who are accused of not doing enough to...Read More

ETSU hosts online child safety event for community Published 11:12 am Thursday, April 16, 2026 It’s not easy protecting our most vulnerable population, but there are resources available in this region to help.East Tennessee State University will host a free child safety event for the community on Thursday, April 23, from 6-8 p.m. in the...Read More

An innovative safeguarding platform designed to protect young children and support lone childminders in emergencies has received support from the British Business Bank’s Start Up Loans programme. Mother of three Karean Carr has been childminding for 13 years, and it was while completing a routine risk assessment at her kitchen table in Barry that the...Read More

In a decisive meeting with executives from leading social media platforms, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer called for heightened accountability and tangible measures to ensure children’s safety online. Starmer emphasized that the current systems are inadequate and urged firms like Meta, Snap, Google, TikTok, and X to take substantial steps rather than offering mere...Read More

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has delivered a blunt ultimatum to the world’s most powerful social media executives, warning that “harm cannot be the price of participation” for British children online. In a high-stakes Downing Street summit on Thursday, 16 April, the Prime Minister and Technology Secretary Liz Kendall grilled senior figures from Meta, Snap,...Read More

A multi-stakeholder consultation on strengthening child-related provisions under the Motor Vehicles Act 2019, was organised at the Indian Institute of Public Health in Hyderabad on Wednesday. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement A multi-stakeholder consultation on strengthening child-related provisions under the Motor Vehicles Act 2019 and improving enforcement mechanisms brought together policy-makers, experts, and frontline officials...Read More

Roblox has agreed to pay more than $12 million to the state of Nevada as part of a settlement that includes additional protections for child safety. As Reuters reports, Roblox will provide $10 million over three years for youth programs in Nevada and $2.5 million for an online safety campaign and a law enforcement liaison....Read More

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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer will hold talks on Thursday with representatives from social media firms to press them to do more to keep children safe online, as calls grow for a ban on under-16s using the platforms. “Today is about making sure social media companies step up and take responsibility,” Starmer said ahead of...Read More

London, United Kingdom: United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer will hold talks on Thursday with representatives from social media firms to press them to do more to keep children safe online, as calls grow for a ban on under-16s using the platforms. “Today is about making sure social media companies step up and take responsibility,”...Read More

Since the Indonesian government’s rollout of a regulation that restricts children’s digital access, most discussions currently fixate on the technical aspects of enforcing age limits, platform compliance, and monitoring mechanisms.    The regulation,Government Regulation on the Governance of Children’s Access to Electronic Systems (PP TUNAS), sets restrictions on children’s access to digital platforms.    For...Read More

An inquiry into Queensland’s child safety system has heard the former minister responsible was made aware of its resource issues, as well as the “significant increase” in children entering residential care. It comes as the state government today announced a new multi-million-dollar pilot program with the goal of moving more children into family homes across...Read More

The European Union’s age verification app for online platforms is technically ready and will be rolled out soon, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Wednesday. Speaking at a press conference in Brussels alongside EU digital chief Henna Virkkunen, von der Leyen said the bloc is moving ahead with enforcing its digital regulations...Read More

It’s not easy protecting our most vulnerable population, but there are resources available in this region to help. East Tennessee State University will host a free child safety event for the community on Thursday, April 23, from 6-8 p.m. in the Brinkley Center ballroom. The event aims to bring the community together to meet professionals...Read More

Sophia D’Eramo plays on the online game platform Roblox in 2020 in Franklin, Mass. The state of Nevada and Roblox reached a settlement to better protect young gamers, the Nevada attorney general said Wednesday. File Photo by Emily Flynn/EPA April 15 (UPI) — Nevada and the online gaming platform Roblox have reached a unique settlement...Read More

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OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) — Following our reporting of the officer involved shooting at an Omaha Walmart that killed a woman suspected of kidnapping and cutting a 3-year old child across the face, KMTV has heard feedback from neighbors worried about their safety. Families in Omaha are looking for ways to keep their children safe, especially...Read More

Updated 14 April 2026 at 12:19 IST Roblox will launch new safety-focused accounts for children in June 2026. Users aged 5–8 will get “Roblox Kids” accounts, while those aged 9–15 will be assigned “Roblox Select” accounts. The platform will enforce stricter content standards, disable chat by default for younger users, and require developers to complete...Read More

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KVIA) — New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez announced a lawsuit against the Children Youth and Families Department to “enforce transparency and protect children” Wednesday. The lawsuit comes after an investigation looking into child safety issues. The New Mexico Department of Justice launched the investigation in April 2025 after the death of a...Read More

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has enacted Federal Decree‑Law No. 26 of 2025 on Child Digital Safety (the CDS Federal Law), establishing a comprehensive framework to protect children online with extraterritorial reach over digital platforms and internet service providers that operate in, or target users in, the UAE. The CDS Federal Law took effect on...Read More

The EU’s age verification app for online platforms is “technically ready” and will soon be rolled out, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said Wednesday as a growing number of countries push ahead with plans to curb social media access for younger users. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT The system is based on “zero-knowledge proof” meaning social...Read More

SAN MATEO—Roblox Corporation announced on April 13 that it will introduce two new age-specific account types for younger users as part of its ongoing efforts to improve online safety on the popular gaming and creation platform. Source: Robolox Roblox has faced multiple lawsuits alleging failure to protect children from online child predators, grooming, and inappropriate...Read More

Aysu Bicer 15 April 2026•Update: 15 April 2026 European Commission Vice-President Henna Virkkunen on Wednesday said protecting minors online is a “top priority” as the EU prepares to roll out an age verification system. The bloc’s technology chief said the EU’s new age verification app was “technically ready as of today” and would use cryptographic...Read More

A Montclair man who sent sexually explicit images to minors and made plans to meet up with someone he thought was a minor was stopped by police, prosecutors said. Authorities are concerned he may have made similar arrangements with others Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal said the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children received...Read More

ⓘ PlayStationThe Roblox native app now on PS5 amid social media backlash. Roblox has officially released its native PlayStation 5 app, offering 30% faster load times and enhanced DualSense support. While the update provides a smoother, high-end console experience, the launch arrives alongside heavy criticism on social media regarding child safety and grooming concerns. Roblox...Read More

Image by FuncionaPorfas, CC0 1.0. It’s still the wild west. | Published: Apr 14, 2026 05:30 pm Roblox, a gaming giant with a staggering 144 million daily users worldwide, has made significant strides in expanding its safety checks. However, an expert’s warning reveals the harsh realities behind the platform’s real risks, the BBC reported. At...Read More

There’s now a child safety gap in Europe. Here’s what that means. On April 3, 2026, the legal basis that allowed platforms to detect child sexual abuse material (CSAM) in Europe expires.  Without it, online services across the EU no longer have a legal basis to proactively detect this content. Not because the technology doesn’t...Read More

Roblox is ramping up efforts to protect its younger users. The popular gaming platform announced on Monday that it will roll out new age-based accounts later this year, limiting the content and communication features available to younger users. The first new account type, Roblox Kids, will be assigned to users ages 5 to 8. It...Read More

Image: Push Square Unstoppable live service game Roblox is launching on the PS5 as a native app today, amid increased scrutiny over its approach to child safety. For those bemused by this news, the game has been available as a PS4 app since 2023, after Sony lifted longstanding restrictions on the game which originally prevented...Read More

A new OpenAI plan promises faster detection and clearer law enforcement reporting to stop AI misuse that targets children online. Experts and child advocates will monitor how the blueprint translates into product safeguards and legal cooperation across platforms and jurisdictions. OpenAI has unveiled a new safety plan aimed at protecting children online in response to...Read More

Gaming platform Roblox is evaluating the establishment of a local data center in the Philippines. The potential infrastructure investment emerged during ongoing regulatory discussions between company executives and the Philippine government regarding platform safety and local compliance, news out Bilyonaryo reported. Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) Secretary Henry Aguda disclosed the development during...Read More

Gaming platform Roblox announced on Tuesday, April 14, a new age-based account system and expanded parental controls for users under 16, a move that comes as Philippine authorities shift from a potential ban to stricter regulation of online gaming platforms. The company said it will launch “Roblox Kids” accounts for users aged 5 to 8...Read More

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – The Ministry of Communication and Digital (Komdigi) has stated that Roblox has failed to meet the provisions in Government Regulation No. 17 of 2025 concerning the Governance of Electronic Systems in Child Protection (PP Tunas). Several feature adjustments made by the gaming platform are considered insufficiently aligned with Indonesia’s child protection standards. Komdigi...Read More

But the company’s new system which studies users’ faces to estimate, or guess, how old they are could be rating children as older than they actually are potentially putting them in a higher age group. This means users could be accessing features and content which are not suitable or safe for their age. Roblox’s chief...Read More

Roblox is introducing new age-based account categories for younger users as part of a broader push to strengthen safety and control how children interact on the platform. The company said users will be automatically placed into different account types based on age, verified either through its age-check system or parental input. Children aged roughly 5...Read More

Roblox is among the internet’s busiest digital playgrounds, but keeping it safe, especially for the youngest users, has been an ongoing challenge.  Well, on April 13, 2026, the platform’s founder and CEO, David Baszucki, announced two new age-based account tiers, which will launch in June.  Roblox So, What Exactly Is Changing For Young Players? The...Read More

Popular online gaming platform Roblox has announced new measures to combat online predators following reports the popular social gaming platform was being used to groom children. Founder and chief executive David Baszucki on Monday said Roblox was introducing two new age-based accounts in June. Children aged five to eight will be limited to Roblox Kids,...Read More

Over the past few years, Roblox has come under heavy criticism, facing lawsuits from governments and families around the world alleging that the platform does not do enough to protect children from harmful content and communication with older users. The company’s most recent effort was an age verification system aimed at limiting contact between adults...Read More

Ambitious goals to improve Queensland’s child safety department were “hamstrung” by underfunding as it struggled to recover from pressures caused by the COVID pandemic, an inquiry has heard. The child safety commission of inquiry was launched in May by the state LNP government to review systemic problems. Deidre Mulkerin, who led the department as director-general...Read More

Share Tweet Share Email Roblox is rolling out a broad overhaul of its child safety settings, introducing new age-based account types as the platform faces pressure from Australian regulators and renewed concern from parents over the reliability of its age-check system. The gaming platform said it will launch Roblox Kids and Roblox Select globally from...Read More

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Roblox is making a fresh attempt to reassure parents and regulators that its platform can be made safer for younger users. In the Middle East, where chat remains unavailable in much of the region after last year’s clamp-down, the company is still trying to answer the concerns that prompted it. On Monday, the company announced...Read More

Scholar argues that denying access to online platforms does more harm than good to minors. Amid growing concern over children’s online safety, policymakers worldwide have increasingly introduced regulations restricting minors’ access to online content. Some jurisdictions, such as Australia, prohibit minors from accessing certain social media. Others, such as Texas, require age verification before users...Read More

STATEN ISLAND N.Y. — More than a dozen caregivers attended a day-long workshop at The New York Foundling on Friday, receiving training in child CPR, disaster preparedness and child development. The New York Foundling is a nonprofit organization that provides support services to vulnerable children, families and adults in New York City. Senior Vice President...Read More

News Brief Monday, December 8, 2025 — 9:52 am Child safety advocates are pushing for increased online safety protections in Sacramento ahead of the Legislature reconvening in January, even as Gov. Gavin Newsom says California is leading the way on social media and artificial intelligence restrictions, the Los Angeles Times reported.  “I would say California...Read More

Note to Editors: Attached please find a soundbite in English by DA MPL, Michael Waters here. I have written to seven national Ministers calling for urgent, coordinated intervention to fix South Africa’s failing child-safeguarding system. This follows growing concern that the current system for vetting individuals working with children is fragmented, inconsistent, and unable to...Read More

In short: Roblox is introducing three mandatory age-gated account tiers -Kids (5-8), Select (9-15), and standard (16+) – starting mid-May, segregating content and chat access by age group. The move follows lawsuits from eight US state attorneys general over child safety failures and builds on the facial age verification system mandated in January. Developers must...Read More

To decide which experiences are made available to under-16s, Kaufman said Roblox uses a range of signals including how long a game has been on the platform and the history and usage patterns of people who make games within the platform. The games people make will also have to meet suitability criteria, and those which...Read More

Evolving global regulations aimed at limiting child access to harmful content, as well as incidents and lawsuits related to youth safety online, have prompted Roblox to revise how it handles accounts for minors and verifies users’ ages. Starting in early June, the popular online game platform plans to group its younger users into two new account types:...Read More

Roblox rolls out age-based accounts as part of child safety push In recent years, one of the most popular online gaming platforms, ‘Roblox,’ has come under scrutiny over child safety concerns. Many countries, including China, Russia, Turkey, Iran, Iraq, Qatar, Oman, Jordan, Algeria, Egypt, and North Korea, have blocked Roblox primarily due to concerns regarding...Read More

By Gina Kim ( April 6, 2026, 5:38 PM EDT) — The federal government has moved to end San Diego and San Jose’s challenge to Internet Crimes Against Children grants requiring recipients to certify they don’t operate DEI programs that violate nondiscrimination laws, arguing they aren’t required to sign onto the Trump administration’s viewpoints on...Read More

Roblox Corporation said Monday it will introduce new age-based accounts for young users as the company seeks to step up safety measures on its online gaming platform. Roblox said the accounts, which will roll out in early June, will tailor content, communication and parental controls more closely to users’ ages. The California-based company said it...Read More

Dave Baszucki, Roblox co-founder and CEO, discusses the platform’s new ‘Kids’ and ‘Select’ accounts designed to enhance child safety. Roblox Co-founder and CEO Dave Baszucki details new safety measures, including Kids and Select accounts, on Fox & Friends. He addresses lawsuits and concerns about predators, emphasizing age verification, content filtering, and strict communication controls to...Read More

​​How much do young people drink? Many adults assume it’s not a lot, but the latest research paints a very different picture. Here are some statistics that may surprise you: People aged 12 to 20 drink nearly 4% of all alcohol consumed in the U.S. Nearly 25% of 14-to-15-year-olds admit they’ve had at least one...Read More

GEORGE TOWN, April 13 — Penang has banned the sale of toys that use medical devices such as syringes, including a product known as the “squeeze acne toy needle tube pinch music injection bubble”, due to safety risks to children. State Local Government and Town and Country Planning Committee chairman H’ng Mooi Lye said monitoring...Read More

JEFFERSON COUNTY, OH — A nationwide movement to protect children is drawing attention this month to the warning signs of abuse and the steps adults can take to create safer environments for kids. In Jefferson County, a local church and child advocacy experts are working to raise awareness and encourage caregivers to be proactive. According...Read More

“Cell phone addiction” may refer to a compulsive and excessive reliance on mobile devices that causes negative consequences in various aspects of life. Doctors do not formally recognize cell phone addiction as a mental health condition. However, some studies suggest children and teens may experience an overwhelming preoccupation with cell phones. This preoccupation may lead...Read More

Public consultation is now open on the next stage of national child safety reforms, with stakeholders invited to provide feedback until 5pm AEST on Tuesday 28 April 2026. Education Ministers have agreed to progress a new tranche of reforms, with the consultation designed to inform how these measures are implemented and aligned across jurisdictions.  ...Read More

The next stage of NSW-specific legislative reforms under the Children (Education and Care Services National Law Application) Amendment Act 2025 will commence on 24 April 2026. The reforms form part of a broader national focus on strengthening child safety and reflect the NSW Government’s commitment to ensuring children’s safety, wellbeing and rights remain central to service...Read More

Jefferson County, OH — As Child Abuse Prevention Month continues, experts in Jefferson County are working to raise awareness about how adults can help create safe environments for children to thrive. According to the Nationwide Children’s Alliance, child abuse remains a significant public health issue in the United States, with more than a half a...Read More

The California trial (KGM v Meta) was the first in a consolidated action to hold social media companies responsible for the harm caused by their platform design choices. That litigation comprises more than 1,600 plaintiffs, including families and school districts from across the nation. Case attorney Jayne Conroy told the BBC, “It was a clean...Read More

HAMPTON ROADS — The annual Drive Safe Hampton Roads “Old, Used, Borrowed and Abused Child Safety Seat Round-Up” program kicked off Feb. 1. DSHR notes that for over 35 years, it has joined forces with community partners to collect old, used and potentially unsafe child safety seats. The program also serves to educate parents and...Read More

A picture — or an emoji — tells a thousand words. Amit Kalley, the founder of the organization For Working Parents, has issued an urgent warning to parents about the secret meanings of smartphone emojis that could be used by children to convey “sinister” messages. “The unregulated internet can be very dangerous for our children,”...Read More

As parents, we know how quickly kids pick up technology—faster than we can say “Who downloaded this?” Many apps look harmless or even educational, but behind the trending dances, funny filters, and colorful icons are risks that aren’t always obvious. Some of the most dangerous apps for kids allow strangers to message children directly. Others...Read More

 Today, many kids use decoy apps—applications designed to hide private content behind ordinary-looking icons. Unlike keeping secrets in a journal, these apps add a new level of privacy, making it harder for parents to understand what their children are doing online.  What Are Decoy Apps?  Decoy apps are mobile apps that disguise themselves as everyday...Read More

WASHINGTON: For over a decade, US lawmakers have promised guardrails for children on social media. They’ve grilled the chiefs of Meta, Snap, YouTube and TikTok about the dangers of their sites. They’ve introduced dozens of child safety bills. Little has come from the noise. But this week, two juries held social media companies accountable for harming...Read More

By Sian Wilkerson Recent testing by a Virginia Commonwealth University forensic toxicology research lab is uncovering the hidden dangers of vapes and cannabis products used by more than a million school-age children across the country each year. The study also highlights the rise of vaping in schools, where unregulated devices are increasingly found among...Read More

Trampolines are popular among kids and adults, but there’s no denying they’re dangerous. Whether kids are supervised at an indoor park or jumping on a trampoline in the backyard, there’s always risk for significant injury. This makes trampolines inappropriate and dangerous for play. Advertisement Cleveland Clinic is a non-profit academic medical center. Advertising on our...Read More

Listen to this article Estimated 5 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. A New Mexico jury ruled Tuesday that Meta knowingly harmed children’s mental health and concealed what it knew about child sexual...Read More

In what the New Mexico Department of Justice calls a “landmark verdict”, Meta has lost a case about endangering children and misleading consumers. The trial mainly concerned safety on Facebook and Instagram, with testimony from employees adding damage on top of a state led undercover operation, in which fake accounts posing as minors was set...Read More

The “choking game” has potentially deadly consequences, as players are challenged to temporarily strangle themselves by restricting oxygen to the brain. It sounds terrifying, but rough estimates suggest that about 10% of U.S. teenagers may have played this type of game at least once. There’s more, unfortunately: The Skullbreaker Challenge, the Tide Pod Challenge and...Read More

100 free booster seats available for families Students walk together to Kirtland Elementary School on Wednesday, Oct. 16, during the National Walk to School Day event. (Alx Lee/Tri-City Record) Alx Lee Eve’s Fund for Native American Health Initiatives will hold a free child passenger safety event for families across the Navajo Nation at Baca/Dlo’ ay...Read More

With schools closed during the Easter holiday period, children spend significantly more time at home and on family outings, leading to a rise in the risk of domestic and outdoor accidents. A child safety organization has issued a series of recommendations aimed at helping parents reduce preventable injuries during the festive season. The guidance focuses...Read More

Executive Director, Jamaica Youth Advocacy Network (JYAN), Shannique Bowden April 10, 2026 KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Jamaica Youth Advocacy Network (JYAN) is calling for an urgent investigation into allegations of sexually inappropriate behaviour at hurricane shelters located on school compounds, warning that any risk to children must...Read More

Kevin Huff, an attorney for Meta, makes closing statements March 23 in a trial held in New Mexico’s First Judicial District Court in Santa Fe over the state’s lawsuit against Meta. Eddie Moore/The Albuquerque Journal via AP, Pool Judge set to hear the state’s public nuisance claim on May 4 A New Mexico judge denied...Read More

TL;DR New Framework: OpenAI released a Child Safety Blueprint developed with NCMEC, attorneys general, and Thorn to combat AI-generated child exploitation. Scale of Threat: AI-generated abuse material surged past 8,000 reports in early 2025, and OpenAI submitted 80 times more exploitation reports to NCMEC than the prior year. Broader Harms: Seven lawsuits allege ChatGPT encouraged...Read More

Indonesia has sent Google a letter of reprimand because its YouTube platform has not complied with new social media curbs for children, a senior minister said, the first such sanction since the rules took effect last month. Google’s YouTube has not fulfilled its requirements under the new law and has not outlined steps to comply,...Read More

A New Mexico jury on Tuesday ordered Meta to pay $375m in civil penalties after it found the company misled consumers about the safety of its platforms and enabled harm, including child sexual exploitation, against its users. The lawsuit – the first jury trial to find Meta liable for acts committed on its platform –...Read More

Society could fall back into making the same mistake with artificial intelligence (AI) as it did with social media and the internet in general, The Lancet warns in a study published on January 21: when its effects — mainly on the mental health of minors — begin to be scientifically studied and action is taken...Read More

This is a rollicking and vivid new translation of a lavish, beautiful picture book by Tove Jansson. Depending on how you feel about Jansson, that sentence will read either like a straightforward item of publishing news, or like the announcement of the discovery of a previously unknown Shakespeare sonnet. Or Beatles album. Or species of...Read More

A 15-year-old child was prescribed dangerous levels of hormones by an unregulated online clinic without speaking to a doctor, a court ruling has revealed. Now 16, the teenager, known as J, was born female but identifies as a boy and has an autism diagnosis. J got a prescription for testosterone and puberty blockers from Singapore-owned...Read More

James Uthmeier, the Attorney General of Florida has announced the launch of a formal investigation into OpenAI and its chatbot ChatGPT, citing concerns over potential harm, misuse, and risks to public safety. In a statement shared on social media, Uthmeier said his office is seeking answers about whether artificial intelligence systems developed by OpenAI may...Read More

Google’s video platform YouTube has failed to comply with Indonesia’s new child protection regulations, prompting the government to escalate from warnings to formal sanctions, officials said Friday. Indonesia’s Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs stated that YouTube had been given a “red mark,” signaling non-compliance and a lack of expected progress in meeting regulatory requirements,...Read More

The Philippine government will not ban Roblox, but will instead push for stronger safeguards to protect children amid rising concerns over online abuse and exploitation. In a meeting on April 7 involving the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC), Roblox representatives, law enforcement, and private sector stakeholders, officials...Read More

Anti-Choking Game advocates say children also post how-to videos on other platforms, including Facebook and Snapchat. On Nov. 3, 2017, in response to a request for comment from TIME, Facebook said it had been investigating the issue for the last 15 months, after hearing rumors about the Choking Game, but did not find any related...Read More

On April 3, Snapchat joined Google, Meta, and Microsoft to call for an immediate, interim solution to the expiration of the ePrivacy derogation. Today, because of the expiry of the ePrivacy derogation enabling the use of technology to detect child sexual abuse material (CSAM), Europe risks leaving children across the globe less protected from the...Read More

OpenAI has unveiled a new U.S. child safety blueprint aimed at tackling AI-enabled exploitation, grooming, and mental health harms, as mounting legal scrutiny and rising abuse reports turn child protection into one of the most persistent fault lines in the global AI race. The ChatGPTmaker’s latest child safety blueprint is in response to a growing...Read More

Key Takeaways: Since leading the “globalize the intifada” chant, former “Australian of the Year” Grace Tame has blamed a smear campaign, dismissed documented sexual violence against Israeli women as propaganda, and refused to acknowledge responsibility. Presented with UN findings on national radio, she declined to engage with them. The pattern is now accompanied by institutional...Read More

BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — Gov. Brad Little vetoed five bills Wednesday evening, citing concerns ranging from child safety and state budgeting flexibility to how Idaho handles capital project funds and consumer protections. One of the vetoes targeted House Bill 758a, which dealt with day care regulations. Little said he vetoed the bill because it threatens...Read More

Meta chairman and chief executive Mark Zuckerberg [Getty Images] A court in New Mexico has ordered Meta to pay $375m (£279m) for misleading users over the safety of its platforms for children. A jury found that Meta, which owns Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, was liable for the way in which its platforms endangered children and...Read More

PC: Maui Police Department The Maui Police Department, in collaboration with the Keiki Injury Prevention Coalition, the Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation, and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, will host a child safety seat inspection event within the Maui Marketplace parking lot on Saturday, April 11, 2026, from 9 to 1 p.m., weather permitting. The...Read More

OpenAI has released the Child Safety Blueprint to enhance child protection efforts in the U.S. amid rising concerns about online safety and child exploitation linked to AI technologies. The blueprint aims to address the alarming increase in child sexual exploitation associated with advancements in AI. The Internet Watch Foundation reported over 8,000 cases of AI-generated...Read More

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

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

In a first-of-its-kind verdict, a jury in New Mexico found Meta hid what it knew about child exploitation on its social media platforms. New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez explains how the company misled children and teenagers about the safety of Facebook and Instagram. Then, the Department of the Interior is paying a French energy...Read More

Queensland’s Reforming Early Childhood Safety (RECS) Program signals a significant shift in how services build child-safe cultures, governance and workforce capability across the early childhood education and care sector.   The Queensland Government launched the Reforming Early Childhood Safety (RECS) Program, a targeted initiative designed to support services to understand and implement national child safety reforms....Read More

In brief OpenAI published its “Child Safety Blueprint” addressing AI-enabled child sexual exploitation. The framework focuses on legal reforms, stronger reporting coordination, and guardrails built into AI systems. The proposal was developed with input from child safety groups, attorneys general, and nonprofit organizations. Aiming to address the rise of AI-enabled child sexual exploitation, OpenAI on...Read More

Opinion Self-reported age verification on apps and websites is a weak point, and app-by-app policies will never protect kids. The families of children who were victims of online exploitation and abuse hold up pictures at a U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, where the chief executives of Meta, Snap, Discord, X and TikTok testified in 2024....Read More

OpenAI Unveils Critical Child Safety Blueprint To Combat Alarming Rise In AI-Enabled Exploitation Skip to content Home AI News OpenAI Unveils Critical Child Safety Blueprint to Combat Alarming Rise in AI-Enabled Exploitation ———————————————— Source linkRead More

A teen driver who was behind the wheel of a speeding car that fatally struck two young children in front of their Vaughan home has been sentenced to serve a year in an open custody youth facility.  The boy, who was 16 years old at the time of the crash last May, cannot be identified under the...Read More

The Buzz ■ OpenAI released a Child Safety Blueprint addressing child sexual exploitation risks in AI systems, as reported by TechCrunch ■ The framework responds to alarming increases in AI-generated abuse material as generative AI tools become more sophisticated ■ This represents a major shift in AI safety policy, potentially setting industry standards for child...Read More

In response to escalating concerns about child safety online, OpenAI has unveiled a blueprint to enhance U.S. child protection efforts amid the AI boom. The Child Safety Blueprint, which was released Tuesday, is designed to help with faster detection, better reporting, and more efficient investigation into cases of AI-enabled child exploitation. The overall goal of...Read More

A teenage boy has pleaded guilty to leading gardaí on a dangerous Dublin to Laois traffic pursuit where he reached speeds of over 200 km/h and drove on the wrong side of dual carriageways. The 17-year-old, who cannot be identified because he is a minor, is facing charges of endangerment of life, using a stolen...Read More

In the current age of social media, many teenagers are participating in dangerous internet challenges, jeopardizing their physical health. Teens are typically motivated to try these challenges such as the condom-snorting challenge, the Tide pod challenge and the Carolina Reaper challenge in an effort to “go viral” and earn more likes, views and subscribers on...Read More

“You have blood on your hands.” “I’m sorry for everything you have all been through.” These quotes, the first from Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., speaking to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, and the second from Zuckerberg to families of victims of online child abuse in the audience, are highlights from an extraordinary day of testimony before...Read More

BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — Idaho lawmakers advanced a bill aimed at strengthening protections for children in foster care, after hearing emotional testimony about abuse, trauma, and delays in stopping unsafe visitation. The House Health and Welfare Committee unanimously passed the Foster Child Safety Act and sent it to the House floor with a do-pass recommendation....Read More

Faced with mounting lawsuits over alleged child safety failures, popular virtual gaming platform Roblox has announced its effort to safeguard its chat feature using an automated rephrasing feature. Described in a company statement as an “AI-powered feature designed to keep gameplay fluid while maintaining civility within chat,” Roblox’s new feature forgoes filtering profanity with hashmarks (ex....Read More

PHOENIX — A months- long investigation into Arizona’s child safety system is coming to an end as State Senator Carine Werner holds a final Department of Child Safety oversight hearing Monday. The hearings started after three children — Emily Pike, Rebekah Baptiste and Zariah Dodd — died. All three children had prior contact with the...Read More

Home › Regional & State News › Buffalo CBP Seizes 350,000 Batteries Violating Child Safety Law Photo: U.S. Customs and Border Protection (@CBPBuffalo on X) U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers in Buffalo have seized a large shipment of hearing aid batteries that did not meet federal safety standards. Officials say nearly 350,000 batteries were...Read More

Tasmania’s child safety regulator has addressed an “untenable situation” where police officers may have been exempt from a key measure to safeguard children from abuse. The Office of the Independent Regulator (OIR) oversees organisations’ compliance with mandatory reporting for suspected or confirmed child abuse involving staff. In Tasmania, organisation heads are required to report 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

A growing surge in CSAM (Child Sexual Abuse Material) circulating online has become an urgent concern for authorities and child protection organizations across the EU. As digital platforms continue to play a central role in communication, the challenge of tackling child sexual exploitation has intensified. The main issue lies in the expiration of a temporary...Read More

***DISCLAIMER*** The topics discussed in this article may be sensitive to some readers. If you believe that a child is in immediate danger, call 911 or your local police department. NYS Statewide Toll Free Hotline: 1-800-342-3720 Mandated Reporter Hotline: 1-800-635-1522 For deaf or hard of hearing, call TDD/TTY at: 1-800-638-5163or have your Video Relay System provider call: 1-800-342-3720 To report an incident...Read More

Congress is preparing to vote on a package of bills aimed at protecting children online. The proposals span content moderation requirements for social media platforms, data collection restrictions, and controls over how minors access apps through their phones. Behind all these legislative efforts lies a fundamental constitutional question that remains unresolved: What is the scope...Read More

For years, parents, teenagers, pediatricians, educators and whistleblowers have pushed the idea that social media is detrimental to young people’s mental health and can lead to addiction, eating disorders, sexual exploitation and suicide. For the first time, juries in two states took their side. In Los Angeles on Wednesday, a jury found both Meta and YouTube liable for harms to...Read More

The Department of Child Safety is backing a package of bills to reform Arizona’s child welfare agency. Legislation sponsored by Sen. Carine Werner (R-Scottsdale) — and supported by DCS — would add new requirements for caseworkers to include pictures of children in their reports and files, encourage coordination between the agency and tribal communities, and...Read More

A New Mexico state court jury on Tuesday held Meta liable for nearly $400 million in civil damages after a trial where the state attorney general accused the Facebook and Instagram operator of failing to safeguard kids who use its apps from child predators. The civil trial, which began with opening arguments in Santa Fe...Read More

Residential care providers in a state child safety system are using profits to buy gold, cryptocurrency, luxury cars and pay out salaries of more than $600,000, an inquiry has been told. The probe into Queensland’s child safety system – the third of its kind since 2003 – is looking to overhaul what the Crisafulli government...Read More

FAIRMONT — The Fairmont Fire Department wants to train parents on the correct use of child car seats. Doing so could save lives. × This page requires Javascript. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings. kAmQ&=E:>2E6=J :E 4@>6D 5@H? E@ 9@H H6== :EVD...Read More

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine government has no plans to ban Roblox, officials said Tuesday, April 7, and instead will press the platform for stronger child safety measures amid mounting concerns over online sexual abuse and exploitation of children. The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) and the Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC)...Read More

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

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

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For years, parents, teenagers, pediatricians, educators and whistleblowers have pushed the idea that social media is detrimental to young people’s mental health and can lead to addiction, eating disorders, sexual exploitation and suicide. For the first time, juries in two states took their side. In Los Angeles on Wednesday, a jury found both Meta and...Read More

Guiding teens through adolescence presents its own difficulties. The teen brain is known to undergo large structural changes, which seems to increase the sensitivity of their dopamine signalling – a neurotransmitter associated with pleasure. This was once thought to make teens much more impulsive than younger children, as they actively seek out risky situations that...Read More

It’s a burning question for parents and public health officials alike: How do you keep a new generation from starting to smoke? We already know some strategies that have worked. Public health campaigns aimed at young people and consistent reinforcement from parents help keep them from striking up the dangerous habit. But first, a basic...Read More

BOSTON – Energy drinks continue to gain in popularity, especially among young people, and new research reinforces that the beverages could be harmful to kids’ health. It’s estimated that more than 30% of kids ages 12 to 17 consume energy drinks regularly, males more often than females. Some do it because they think it will...Read More

Here’s the dynamic that I think that people will find frustrating. We have many large tech platforms right now. They seek this enormous scale. They reach previously unseen heights, and then they notice they have a problem. And they go in and they try to solve it to some degree, and then they keep growing...Read More

My inbox has been inundated with reports that our kids are literally dying because of excessive cell phone use. From an editorial in the Lancet to my local radio station, the news is alarming. In many cases, I’m told, our children are on their phones eight or more hours a day, with experts saying it...Read More

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) – Metro leaders are launching an initiative to address accidental injuries, the leading cause of death for children in America. Creighton University’s Child Safety Center is working to prevent these deaths through education and community outreach. The center is a branch of the Institute for Population Health that began in 2023. “Child...Read More

FINGER TRAPPING CAN CAUSE FINGER LOSS Safeguard your doors as soon as possible Your door hinges may not seem like the most obvious of areas to prioritise safetyproofing for, but accidents in doors can lead to serious repercussions for your child. Dr Anna De Leo, a surgeon based at the Royal Free Hospital in London...Read More

Debates about artificial intelligence (AI) legislation at the state and national levels often elevate the two poles of the debate. A new Sutherland Institute/Y2 Analytics survey shows that Utah voters take a more balanced, authentically American approach: Cautious optimism paired with personal responsibility. Public policy should do likewise.  The survey shows that Utah voters view AI as a helpful technological tool, like a computer. They recognize the efficiency and information benefits, while also understanding the risks to some jobs and privacy. That dual reaction reveals a public focus...Read More

That child safety group advocating for AI age verification? They forgot to mention their sugar daddy. The Parents and Kids Safe AI Coalition has been pushing California’s Parents and Kids Safe AI Act requiring age verification for users under 18. According to San Francisco Standard reporting, the coalition was funded by OpenAI, with the Wall...Read More

On 27 Aug., Brazil’s Federal Senate approved Bill 2628/2022, establishing safeguards for children and adolescents in digital environments. If enacted, the law would be among the first Brazilian rules to regulate digital platforms — bringing new privacy and data protection requirements with several operational impacts for social networks, app stores, video games and other businesses....Read More

SPANISH FORT, Ala. (WALA) – USA Health held a child safety day today at Spanish Fort Community Center as spring approaches. Officials emphasized a number of areas of safety, including water safety education. Free life jackets were given to children at the event. Pediatricians also talked about electric bike and scooter safety. Courtney Thompson with...Read More

A new bill sponsored by Sen. Hawley (R-MO), Sen. Blumenthal (D-CT), Sen. Britt (R-AL), Sen. Warner (D-VA), and Sen. Murphy (D-CT) would require AI chatbots to verify all users’ ages, prohibit minors from using AI tools, and implement steep criminal penalties for chatbots that promote or solicit certain harms. That might sound reasonable at first,...Read More

One of the most dangerous activities people do daily is traveling by vehicle. While you can’t control what other drivers do, you can control what you do. And one of the safest choices you can make for your child in a vehicle is to secure them in a properly sized child safety seat.  When properly...Read More

Today, Meta went to trial in the state of New Mexico for allegedly failing to protect minors from sexual exploitation on its apps, including Facebook and Instagram. The state claims that Meta violated New Mexico’s Unfair Practices Act by implementing design features and algorithms that created dangerous conditions for users. Now, more than two years...Read More

The lawsuit, filed in 2023 by New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez, also says Meta hasn’t fully disclosed or addressed the dangers of social media addiction. Meta hasn’t agreed that social media addiction exists, but executives at trial acknowledged “problematic use” and say they want people to feel good about the time they spend on...Read More

Last November, when the Canadian Center for Child Protection published nationally-representative data on the scale of sextortion and other forms of image based online abuse, it was a wake-up call for child safety online. According to the survey of nearly 1,300 Canadian teens who were sexually victimized online, over half of the cases involved images...Read More

Roblox, the online gaming platform used by millions of children and adults worldwide, is now requiring mandatory age verification for users who want to access online chat features. The new policy launched in early January and comes as the company faces a growing number of lawsuits alleging it failed to adequately protect children from online...Read More

Updated Feb. 19, 2026, 11:53 a.m. PT Los Angeles County is suing popular online gaming platform Roblox, alleging the company has failed to protect child users from sexual predators, county officials announced on Thursday, Feb. 19. The lawsuit claims Roblox has knowingly operated a platform that enables the sexual exploitation and abuse of minors, including...Read More

Seattle’s Child is proud to partner with the state Department of Children, Youth and Families Strengthening Families Washington to honor outstanding caregivers doing important work on behalf of children. Throughout February, we’ll introduce you to Unsung Heroes from around the state. Enjoy their stories.  Tracie Jefferson, Puyallup Tracie Jefferson stepped forward to be a strong...Read More

HARTFORD — Consumer protection and child safety will likely be the focus of legislation on artificial intelligence during the General Assembly session that ends in early May, according to Gov. Ned Lamont and state Sen. James Maroney, the chief proponent of guardrails on the fast-growing, international issue. “You’re always going to have human oversight,” Lamont told...Read More

As South Africa celebrates the Easter holidays, national campaigns like Hold My Hand and Rethink Your Drink are calling on communities to prioritise the safety and well-being of children and teenagers. While Easter is a time for family and celebration, it’s also a period when alcohol-related harms, road accidents, and water-related incidents increase, often affecting...Read More

Families in California are navigating an increasingly complex and uncertain environment. Fear of family separation, shifting political climates, and barriers to accessing care often leave parents and caregivers without clear options to safeguard their children.  Salud Para La Gente (Salud), a CIN partner organization, as part of the Pájaro Valley Collaborative, is working to address...Read More

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The Tennessee Highway Patrol and other local agencies will be hosting a child safety seat checkpoint at the Tri-City Flea Market in Bluff City this Friday. The event will be focused on education, not enforcement, giving parents an opportunity to stop by and have car seats checked to ensure they are properly installed. Officials said...Read More

AP — For years, parents, teenagers, pediatricians, educators and whistleblowers have pushed the idea that social media is detrimental to young people’s mental health and can lead to addiction, eating disorders, sexual exploitation and suicide. For the first time, juries in two states took their side. In Los Angeles on Wednesday, a jury found both...Read More

For years, parents, teenagers, pediatricians, educators and whistleblowers have pushed the idea that social media is detrimental to young people’s mental health and can lead to addiction, eating disorders, sexual exploitation and suicide. For the first time, juries in two states took their side. Tech watchdog groups, families and children’s advocates cheered the jury decisions....Read More

Kids are consuming a lot of AI slop. And child safety advocates are getting worried. In a letter sent to Google CEO Sundar Pichai and YouTube CEO Neil Mohan, a coalition of national organizations and child development experts is demanding a change to YouTube policies to cut down on AI slop, including an outright ban...Read More

Today, because of the expiry of the ePrivacy derogation enabling the use of technology to detect child sexual abuse material (CSAM), Europe risks leaving children across the globe less protected from the most abhorrent harm. This concern is shared by a group of almost 250 child rights organizations and many others. For years, a number...Read More

House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade Chair Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) led a hearing on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, titled “Legislative Solutions to Protect Children and Teens Online.” Source The once-surging alliance of federal lawmakers pushing to bolster protections for children online in the United States is splintering. The House Energy and...Read More

During a House Energy and Commerce subcommittee hearing Tuesday, one expert warned that broad federal preemption provisions included in child safety legislation under review would undermine state protections for children. The Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing and Trade hearing covered 19 bills, that spanned issues of age verification, data privacy, parental controls, artificial intelligence, screen time and...Read More

Wizz, the online social chat app that matches kids based on their age group, says it puts safety at the heart of its platform to prevent bad things from happening to kids. But even for an app that concentrates its efforts on providing age-appropriate content and contacts, the shifting regulatory landscape can be a daunting...Read More

HARTFORD, CT (WFSB) – State lawmakers are preparing for the start of the next legislative session. Key discussions are expected to focus on the budget, policy priorities, and new laws. Two major pieces of legislation aimed at protecting children have gained attention. Gov. Ned Lamont and Attorney General William Tong proposed legislation that would help...Read More

Track your investments for FREE with Simply Wall St, the portfolio command center trusted by over 7 million individual investors worldwide. Snap, the parent of Snapchat (NYSE:SNAP), is facing rising legal and regulatory scrutiny related to child safety on its platform. Families of children who died in incidents allegedly linked to Snapchat have held rallies...Read More

BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — Idaho foster children will have new legal protections after Gov. Brad Little signed two bills into law on Wednesday, measures supporters say are aimed at strengthening safety standards and clarifying when courts can step in to protect kids from abuse. One of the new laws, nicknamed Isaiah’s Law, gives courts guidance...Read More

“I cannot begin to know where Mr. Steyer’s mind actually is at,” Bennett said, adding that he was perplexed by this initiative nonetheless. “Usually, you try and introduce something that’s extremely strong — some might think overly strong. Then you use that as a negotiating arm within the legislature.” In the absence of comprehensive, effective...Read More

There’s something undeniably magical about children — their laughter, boundless curiosity, and the way their innocent questions leave adults speechless. Yet, behind many of those bright smiles lies an uncomfortable truth we try to avoid: children often lack the language, tools, or safety they need to express their emotions or protect themselves from harm. For...Read More

If you ask most adults about Roblox, they might not know whether it’s a game, a social network, or something in between. If you ask their children, they’ll tell you: it’s everything. Roblox — the sprawling online platform where users build, play, and chat inside millions of user-generated worlds — has become a digital playground...Read More

Roblox, the popular online gaming platform, is the target of a lawsuit filed by Los Angeles County seeking an injunction and civil penalties for allegations of false advertising, engaging in unfair competition and allowing “the systemic sexual exploitation and abuse of children across the United States.” The suit, which follows changes and additions Roblox has...Read More

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg leaves the Federal Courthouse in downtown Los Angeles after defending the company in a landmark social media addiction trial in Los Angeles, United States, on February 19, 2026. Jon Putman | Anadolu | Getty Images The National Parent Teacher Association is splitting with Meta as the social media giant’s high-profile child-safety...Read More

A recording of Meta Founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s deposition is played for the jurors on March 4 in Santa Fe, N.M. Jim Weber/Santa Fe New Mexican/AP hide caption toggle caption Jim Weber/Santa Fe New Mexican/AP SANTA FE, N.M. — A New Mexico jury determined Tuesday that Meta knowingly harmed children’s mental health and concealed...Read More

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Interior (MOI) advised parents and guardians to adhere to child safety guidelines and protect children from risks to ensure their safety. In a post shared on social media, the ministry stated that children should be supervised while in swimming pools to prevent drowning. The ministry also warned against children under...Read More

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier on Wednesday announced a civil investigation into Discord, saying the state has subpoenaed the online chat platform for records tied to child safety, age-verification practices, content moderation and the reporting of exploitative activity. The subpoena, dated March 18, was issued under the Florida Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act and...Read More

Federal safety standards for water bead toys took effect this week, aimed at protecting children from a product blamed for thousands of injuries and at least one death. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) regulations target the small, colorful polymer pellets that expand dramatically when soaked in water. Between 2017 and 2022, an estimated 6,300...Read More

Meta CEO. Mark Zuckerberg and Apple Inc. CEO, Tim Cook. Jon Putman | Anadolu | Al Drago | Bloomberg | Getty Images Tech’s child safety record is under a microscope. In legal proceedings spanning California, New Mexico and West Virginia this week, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and Apple CEO Tim Cook are facing questions about...Read More

A jury in New Mexico found on March 25 that the social media giant’s platforms are harmful to children’s mental health and imposed a $375 million penalty. The trial is the first of several to be held in 2026 regarding social media child safety. The New Mexico jury found that the tech giant knowingly misled...Read More

Dr. Jenny Radesky acted as chair of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Council on Communications and Media. For many parents and policymakers alike, children and teens’ relationships with digital media are a top of mind concern right now. Australia is just weeks into implementing its law requiring that users be at least 16 years...Read More

Japan is confronting mounting concerns over child safety, as data from education and police authorities point to record levels of school refusal, a rise in serious bullying cases, continued disciplinary action against educators for sexual offenses, and record numbers of child abuse cases by parents. Japan’s experience matters beyond its borders: As other advanced Asian...Read More

New platform introduces real-time intelligence, interactive tools, and a new model for protecting children in the algorithmic age SAN FRANCISCO, March 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Today, TeenAegis (https://teenaegis.com) launches an intelligence-led platform built to confront a systemic failure in how technology companies protect children online—including across social media, gaming, and emerging AI-driven platforms. As incidents of...Read More

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (InvestigateTV) — A father who lost his 2-year-old son to a furniture tip-over has built the only child-safety demonstration house in the United States to prevent similar tragedies. Brett Horn founded Charlie’s House in Kansas City, Missouri, after his son Charlie died when a 30-inch dresser fell on him in 2007. The...Read More

BOISE, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) — Gov. Brad Little signed a bill that gives foster care children more protection. Senate Bill 1257, known as “Isaiah’s Law,” is named after a boy whose story exposed gaps in the system. The law strengthens foster child safety by allowing courts to deny in-person parental visitation when physical or sexual abuse...Read More

Updated at 2:48 p.m. ET on February 27, 2026 Not so long ago, Mark Zuckerberg was working in overdrive to convince the world that his company was doing everything it could to protect children. In 2021, he posted a note to his personal Facebook page, writing that he had “spent a lot of time reflecting”...Read More

Snap (NYSE:SNAP), social media and advertising platform, closed Thursday at $4.01, down 10.69%. The stock fell after the European Commission opened a formal Digital Services Act investigation into Snapchat’s child safety practices. Investors are watching potential regulatory penalties and compliance costs. Trading volume reached 104.1 million shares, coming in about 120% above its three-month average...Read More

Feb. 23, 2026 — The National Parent Teacher Association has ended its partnership with Meta, the parent company of Instagram and Facebook, due to revelations that have come to light as part of a series of landmark child-safety lawsuits. The social media and AI company is facing trials in both California and New Mexico that...Read More

She added: “Children are naturally curious and inclined to explore and play, making attentive supervision essential, alongside ongoing awareness of their whereabouts. It is equally important to provide safe environments that support their development without restricting their freedom to learn, while equipping them to recognise potential risks across different settings, whether in residential neighbourhoods or...Read More

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (KOKH) — A state lawmaker has filed a bill that would create a new state agency called the Department of Child Safety and Wellbeing. “What we’re trying to do is take a holistic approach on child welfare and moving OJA and consolidating those two to make them one agency that’s laser focused...Read More

The Tennessee Highway Patrol and other local agencies will be hosting a child safety seat checkpoint at the Tri-City Flea Market in Bluff City this Friday. The event will be focused on education, not enforcement, giving parents an opportunity to stop by and have car seats checked to ensure they are properly installed. Officials said...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

© stockcam / Getty Images Snap (NYSE:SNAP) stock is down 7% on Thursday, heading toward $4.50 after opening at $4.90. That decline lands on the last trading session before Good Friday as the U.S. stock market is closed tomorrow. The move adds fresh pain to what has already been a brutal stretch for Snap’s loyal...Read More

We are getting the latest tonight as a New Mexico jury ordered Meta to pay $375 million. This comes after they reportedly found evidence that the company violated state law and misled users about the safety of its platforms. Attorney General Raul Torrez accused Meta of failing to protect children from predators. LiveNOW’s Shawna Khalafi...Read More

YouTube still hasn’t solved its AI problem. Digitally faked content is still seeping through the cracks, as users are inundated with AI-generated brainrot and AI-powered misinformation. But Google, YouTube’s parent company, believes it can at least assuage the worries of concerned parents — with even more AI. SEE ALSO: Viral hit ‘Your AI Slop Bores...Read More

INDIANAPOLIS — The parents of a slain Fishers teenager stood by Wednesday as Indiana Gov. Mike Braun ceremonially signed into law two measures intended to protect other Hoosier children. Hailey Buzbee, 17, was initially classified as a “runaway.” Authorities have since said she was killed after being lured out by an online predator. × ...Read More

Roblox is seeking to dismiss the Louisiana AG’s lawsuit over accusations that it fails to protect children from predators on its site. LIVINGSTON PARISH, La. — Attorneys for the online gaming platform Roblox appeared in a Livingston Parish courtroom Friday, asking a judge to dismiss a lawsuit filed by Liz Murrill that accuses the company...Read More

On 3 April 2026, the temporary derogation to the ePrivacy Directive — the legal basis that has for years allowed technology companies to voluntarily detect and report child sexual abuse material (CSAM) on their platforms — is set to expire. Negotiations between the European Parliament and the Council on extending the derogation broke down on...Read More

LIVINGSTON, La. (WVUE) – A hearing in Louisiana’s lawsuit against online gaming platform Roblox is scheduled for 9 a.m. Friday at the Livingston Parish Courthouse. The state is seeking damages and legal fees. Attorney General Liz Murrill filed the lawsuit against Roblox Corporation last year, claiming the platform failed to protect children and exposed them...Read More

Digital safety for minors moves up the EU agenda as a Commission panel studies algorithmic risks and potential social media age limits. The European Commission has convened a new expert panel tasked with examining how children can be better protected across digital platforms, including social media, gaming environments and AI tools. The initiative reflects growing...Read More

The White House’s long-awaited draft of the National Framework on Artificial Intelligence requires protections for children online, but some child safety advocates are looking for more. “Al services and platforms must take measures to protect children from potential harms, while empowering parents to control their children’s digital environment and upbringing,” a draft obtained by The...Read More

By Ethan Faverino | Senate Health and Human Services Committee Chair Carine Werner (R-LD4) will hold the final Department of Child Safety (DCS) oversight hearing of the legislative session on Monday, April 6, at 9 a.m. The hearing caps a months-long investigation into systemic failures that left vulnerable Arizona children unprotected despite repeated contacts with...Read More

Meta has been ordered to pay $375m, around £279m, after a US jury found it misled families about the safety of its platforms for children. The landmark ruling, delivered in New Mexico, is being described as the first time a state has successfully sued the social media giant over child safety issues. For parents raising...Read More

On April 3rd, a temporary legal exemption allowing platforms to detect child sexual abuse material in Europe is set to expire — and the consequences could be significant. Thorn’s Head of Communications, Cassie Coccaro, sat down with Director of Policy Emily Slifer to break down what’s happening, why it matters beyond Europe, and what’s at...Read More

New Mexico jury finds Meta violated consumer protection law in child safety trial – CBS News Watch CBS News The New Mexico Department of Justice has won a landmark trial against Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram. CBS News senior business and technology correspondent Jo Ling Kent has the details. ———————————————— Source linkRead More

A New Mexico jury has found Meta liable for misleading consumers about the safety of its platforms and endangering children, ordering the company to pay $375 million in civil penalties. The verdict came Tuesday after six weeks of testimony and arguments in state court. According to the New Mexico Department of Justice, jurors found Meta...Read More

For years, parents, teenagers, pediatricians, educators and whistleblowers have pushed the idea that social media is detrimental to young people’s… For years, parents, teenagers, pediatricians, educators and whistleblowers have pushed the idea that social media is detrimental to young people’s mental health and can lead to addiction, eating disorders, sexual exploitation and suicide. For the...Read More

Barely days after the precedent-setting verdicts around Meta and YouTube’s efforts to promote addictive behaviour among children, a group of digital safety advocates have now petitioned Google CEO Sundari Pichai and his colleague at YouTube Neil Mohan to change the latter’s policies in order to cut down AI slop. The demand came from a coalition...Read More

A New Mexico jury has found Meta liable for misleading consumers about the safety of its platforms and endangering children. Meta is ordered to pay $375 million in damages for violating state consumer protection laws. State Attorney General Raul Torrez, in a statement, said that Meta executives knew their products harmed children, disregarded internal warnings,...Read More

New Mexico’s case relied on a state undercover investigation where agents created social media accounts posing as children to document sexual solicitations and Meta’s response. The lawsuit, filed in 2023 by New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez, also says Meta hasn’t fully disclosed or addressed the dangers of social media addiction. Meta hasn’t agreed that...Read More

Washington — James Woods, a 17-year-old college-bound track star, had just gotten his driver’s license and posed for his senior yearbook photo when an online predator targeted him on Instagram.  James received 200 messages in less than 20 hours, according to his mother, Tamia Woods.    “It ranged anywhere from ‘I own you,’ to ‘you...Read More

House Energy and Commerce Chairman Brett Guthrie (R-Ky.) delivers his opening remarks at the markup on Thursday. (Screengrab) Republicans on the House Energy and Commerce Committee forged ahead with legislation expanding protections for children online on Thursday, bucking opposition from Democrats who assailed what they called a diluted package that would instead put kids more...Read More

Full Digital Access 12 Month Plan costs $260 (min. cost) for the first 12 months, charged as $20 every 4 weeks. This automatically renews after the first 12 months to be charged as $20 (min. cost) every 4 weeks. Renewals occur unless cancelled as per full Terms and Conditions. No cancellations during the first 12...Read More

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The Blue Whale Challenge has parents worrying over the safety of their children. Dangerous trends show kids falling prey to online games and challenges that are not only causing grievous harm to them but also claiming their lives. Children who play these games are often driven to self-injury, suicide, and sharing explicit photos online. Sensibility...Read More

Americans are having a few regrets about their approach to child safety in the care of drug-using parents. Earlier this month, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham of New Mexico said she never should have signed the state’s 2019 Comprehensive Addiction Recovery Act. “We were releasing, after they were well enough to go home, infants in the...Read More

Meta misled users about the safety of its platforms and enabled the sexual exploitation of young users, a New Mexico jury found Tuesday, one of the first major child safety trial losses for the social media giant. The state’s attorney general, Raúl Torrez, sued Meta in 2023, accusing it of misleading consumers about the safety...Read More

Mountain View, MO. – The Mountain View Police Department has announced that they now have Child Safety Seat Services available to the public. This new service has been made available due to Assistant Chief Trenton Roberts completing a certification course on Child Passenger Safety Seat Installation. Advertisement Now, community members...Read More

Hey Creatorverse readers, Last week was one for the history books. A day after a New Mexico jury ordered Meta — the parent company of Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp — to pay $375 million in damages, a Los Angeles jury ordered Meta and YouTube parent company Google to pay $6 million with Meta paying the brunt...Read More

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I.  In the aftermath of last week’s landmark rulings in lawsuits against Meta and YouTube (in Los Angeles) and Meta alone (in New Mexico), reactions fell into three basic camps.  One camp, represented by the plaintiffs, was euphoric. Finally, this side said, Big Tech would be held accountable for the harms caused to children by...Read More

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) – A Child Safety Day aimed at helping families keep children safe and healthy is planned for noon to 4 p.m., Saturday, April 4, at the Spanish Fort Community Center. Click here for more information. The event is presented by USA Health Children’s & Women’s Hospital and will offer education and resources...Read More

In mid-March, organizers for child safety groups across the country received emails from an organization called the Parents & Kids Safe AI Coalition, asking if they would endorse its list of policy priorities. The listed principles for AI regulation included vague but fairly uncontroversial suggestions such as age verification, parental controls, and a prohibition on...Read More

Kids are consuming a lot of AI slop. And child safety advocates are getting worried. In a letter sent to Google CEO Sundar Pichai and YouTube CEO Neil Mohan, a coalition of national organizations and child development experts is demanding a change to YouTube policies to cut down on AI slop, including an outright ban...Read More

By Sara Brandstätter and Luca Bertuzzi ( April 1, 2026, 12:00 GMT | Insight) — Big Tech could face overlapping compliance obligations under the EU’s digital services law and the proposed child sexual abuse content rules as lawmakers seek to align parallel systems for assessing and mitigating online risks. Cyprus, which is chairing talks among...Read More

Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers on Wednesday filed a child-safety lawsuit against the popular online gaming platform Roblox, alleging that the company knowingly markets itself to kids but puts no guardrails in place to protect them from adults. “There may be no bigger online playground for predators in the entire world,” Hilgers said in a...Read More

A recording of Meta Founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s deposition is played for jurors on March 4 in Santa Fe, New Mexico. (Jim Weber / Santa Fe New Mexican via AP) SANTA FE, N.M. — Closing arguments began Monday in a landmark trial in New Mexico where social media conglomerate Meta is accused of misleading...Read More

Meta fined for misleading users on child safety <!––><!––> A court in New Mexico has ordered Meta to pay $375 million (£279 million) for allegedly misleading users about the safety of its platforms for children, AzerNEWS reports, citing foreign media. Access to paid information is limited Find the plan that suits you...Read More

A new national rule targets minors’ access to major platforms, raising questions about enforcement and family impact. Details about verification methods remain unclear. Indonesia on Saturday introduced restrictions on the use of social media accounts for children under 16, becoming the first country in Southeast Asia to implement such sweeping national measures. This decision reflects...Read More

According to WGN 9, 2020 has been one of the most “dangerous and deadly” years for Chicago’s children and teenagers with 291 kids shot and 41 killed through the end of September, and the highest numbers in 6 years for Chicago’s youngest children, with a total of 38 children under 12 shot and six killed....Read More

The United States House Energy & Commerce Committee on Thursday will mark up bills discussed at a December hearing in pursuit of protecting children online. The bills run the gamut from funding initiatives increasing research and education on online platforms’ impacts to restricting children’s access to certain online features to mandating that online services and...Read More

SCOTTSDALE, AZ (AZFamily)— A new social media trend is causing concern among Valley police officers. In the past few weeks, there have been multiple cases of teens attempting to lure potential child predators and then posting their encounters online. The trend is reminiscent of a 2000s TV show, To Catch a Predator. But police say...Read More

A child crying behind a chain-link fence is not a border problem. A toddler struggling to breathe after exposure to tear gas is not a policy success. And a preschooler detained as he returned home is a moral failure. The United States is once again invoking child protection to justify immigration policies that inflict profound...Read More

The range of apps and websites teens and tweens use is constantly evolving. While many provide an enjoyable and harmless experience, the worst apps for kids can sometimes create risky situations. These include opening up unwanted communication with strangers, unintentionally revealing personal information, and cyberbullying – amongst other dangers. To ensure your kids are using...Read More

Thomas Trutschel | Photothek | Getty Images New U.S laws designed to protect minors are pulling millions of adult Americans into mandatory age-verification gates to access online content, leading to backlash from users and criticism from privacy advocates that a free and open internet is at stake. Roughly half of U.S. states have enacted or are advancing...Read More

As the amount of apps targeting children and teenagers continues to grow, so do the dangers, said Geauga County Sheriff Scott Hildenbrand. As the amount of apps targeting children and teenagers continues to grow, so do the dangers, said Geauga County Sheriff Scott Hildenbrand. The sheriff’s office recently highlighted nine apps parents may not be...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. What You Need To Know A New...Read More

A child getting access to a parent’s gun is a worst-case scenario for many gun owners.  The latest example of how that can horribly wrong came Sunday in Durham, where a 4-year-old boy is in critical condition after accidentally shooting himself.  Patrick Daye stood in front of a judge on Monday as he faced accusations...Read More

Photo: Jaromir Chalabala / Getty U.K. regulators are calling on social media giants to enforce stricter protection for children on their platforms after a blanket ban for under-16s was rejected by lawmakers. Online safety organizations Ofcom and the Information Commissioner’s Office said they had written to YouTube, TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, and Snapchat on Thursday, urging...Read More

Listen to this article Estimated 5 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. In a world where sexting — digital flirting  — can create devastating personal and and legal problems, Grade 4 students in Nova Scotia...Read More

LONDON – European Union regulators are investigating Snapchat over concerns the platform isn’t doing enough to protect kids and exposing them to risks such as increased vulnerability to child predators or recruitment by criminals. The 27-nation EU’s executive Commission said Thursday it was opening a formal investigation into Snapchat under the bloc’s sweeping rule book...Read More

There is something almost endearingly passé about the phrase ‘screen time’. The idea that time can be meaningfully divided into life lived in ‘the real world’ and hours spent looking at a screen may make sense to my generation – the kids who squeezed in an hour of The Sims after school before being turfed...Read More

BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — Idaho lawmakers are moving forward with a package of child welfare bills inspired by a group of siblings who experienced abuse by their biological parents and whose baby brother died after repeated calls for a welfare check that never happened. At the State Capitol, the Senate will next consider the Foster...Read More

CNN —  Most of what we know about nicotine addiction in teens, we know from cigarettes. But experts say the technology and chemistry of vaping might pose an entirely different threat. “It turns out that e-cigarette use by kids doesn’t look the same at all,” said Dr. Sharon Levy, director of the Adolescent Substance Use and...Read More

March 30, 2026 As artificial intelligence expands into classrooms, workplaces, and homes, a new coalition warns that risks to children and workers are growing faster than efforts to control the new technology. The newly formed Alliance for a Better Future (ABF) is pushing for AI safeguards as Washington debates regulation. Continues… ———————————————— Source linkRead More

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Meta has been ordered to pay $375 million in civil penalties after a jury in New Mexico found that it knowingly harmed children’s mental health. The Silicon Valley giant was accused of misleading users about the safety of its apps —Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp — and enabling child sexual exploitation. Meta had denied violating New...Read More