Roblox has agreed to pay $12.5 million to the State of Nevada, in part of a settlement deal that “resolves potential litigation over allegations that Roblox failed to adequately safeguard children while they played the online game,” according to a release from Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford. Ten million is committed to instituting age assurance...Read More
The watchdog took issue with Reddit’s age verification measures. LONDON (AP) — Britain’s data privacy watchdog slapped online forum Reddit on Tuesday with a fine worth nearly $20 million for failures involving children’s personal information. The Information Commissioner’s Office said it issued the penalty worth 14.5 million pounds ($19.5 million) because the failures resulted in...Read More
Interactive activities introduce national symbols The programme included the distribution of UAE flags, national symbols and symbolic gifts to children at a number of public and private institutions. The activities were designed to introduce children to national symbols through interactive, age-appropriate experiences. Importance of early childhood development The initiative reflects the importance of early childhood...Read More
Asiye Latife Yılmaz 20 February 2026•Update: 20 February 2026 ISTANBUL Officials in Los Angeles, California have taken legal action against Roblox, accusing the platform of exposing children to sexual content, exploitation, and online predators. In a statement on Thursday, the County of Los Angeles said it had filed suit against Roblox, alleging that “while Roblox...Read More
Child safety campaign held in Bagerhat Photo: BSS BAGERHAT, April 20, 2026 (BSS) – An advocacy campaign on child safety, rights and welfare has been held in Mollahat upazila of the district. Baptist Aid BBCF organised the programme at Dattadanga AC Academy Secondary School ground in Atjuri Union from 2 pm to 7 pm on...Read More
Coudersport, Pa. — Free child passenger safety seat checks will be offered in Potter County through an upcoming event aimed at improving child safety on the road. The program is being hosted by the Pennsylvania State Police Coudersport barracks in partnership with the Coudersport Volunteer Fire Department. Safety checks will be available on Wednesday, May...Read More
The popular artificial intelligence companion platform Character.AI is not safe for teens, according to new research conducted by online safety experts. A report detailing the safety concerns, published by ParentsTogether Action and Heat Initiative, includes numerous troubling exchanges between AI chatbots and adult testers posing as teens younger than 18. The testers held conversations with...Read More
Roblox agrees USD 12 million child safety legal settlement in Nevada The Attorney General of Nevada, Aaron D Ford, has announced a legal agreement with Roblox to introduce new measures to protect children on its gaming platform. Roblox has agreed to pay USD 10 million, which will be used to support non-digital programmes for children....Read More
Melike Tanberk has a degree from Oxford University and is currently researching ethics in big data and AI at the University of Cambridge. A 20-year-old, K. G. M., won her fight against the social media giants. A US jury recently ruled that Meta and Google must pay her $6 million in damages, finding that they...Read More
Ellen Roome, who believes her 14-year-old son Jools died after participating in an online challenge, has sought to obtain data from TikTok that could provide clarity around his death. She has been campaigning for “Jools’ Law”, which would allow parents to access the social media accounts of their children if they die. It was debated...Read More
