Image of Adam Raine, whom “Adam’s Law” is named in honor of. New legislation to keep kids safe online AB 1709 by Assemblymember Josh Lowenthal (D-Long Beach) – Covered platforms: age restriction: e-Safety Advisory Commission. SB 1119 by Senator Steve Padilla (D-San Diego), Assemblymembers Buffy Wicks (D-Oakland) and Rebecca Bauer-Kahan (D-Orinda) – Companion chatbots: children’s...Read More
Bestkid A four-digit indoor code adds an adult authorization step for families managing a known risk of a child leaving home unsupervised DENVER, Sept. 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bestkid announces the U.S. availability of its Child Safety Smart Lock (model MD11), a connected deadbolt that gives adults control over interior unlocking when a child...Read More
Brazil’s recent enforcement actions reflect a global push towards statutory child safety rules, with more than 40 countries now advancing similar legislation. Brazil’s National Data Protection Authority’s approach demonstrates the urgent need for platform transparency and accountability. Comparing these regulatory models across jurisdictions offers essential lessons for policymakers seeking practical, harmonised standards to protect minors...Read More
Storyboard18 presents FAST FIVE We bring you top five news updates from the world of advertising, marketing, and business of brands. Meta India under scrutiny: Will age become the new battleground for algorithms and advertising? Five years before this week’s summons in New Delhi, a documentary called The Social Dilemma told audiences something that felt...Read More
Source: Pixellot.tv Basketball Australia is preparing to put thousands of children in front of AI-powered cameras, with a proposed national system set to automatically record junior games and turn footage into searchable highlights and performance data. The decision has alarmed child-safety experts, who warn that basketball video can reveal far more than what happens on...Read More
Bestkid A four-digit indoor code adds an adult authorization step for families managing a known risk of a child leaving home unsupervised DENVER, Sept. 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bestkid announces the U.S. availability of its Child Safety Smart Lock (model MD11), a connected deadbolt that gives adults control over interior unlocking when a child...Read More
Updated August 26, 2026 at 5:26 PM EDT Sign up for NPR’s Up First morning newsletter for the stories you need to start your day. The social media company Meta and states suing it have agreed to settle a landmark federal child safety lawsuit in a move that state attorneys general hope will be a...Read More
Selectability Reinforces Message For Child Protection Week With child safety firmly in the national spotlight, not-for-profit charity selectability is using Queensland Child Protection Week (6th – 12th September) to remind communities that keeping children safe is a shared responsibility. As Queensland continues to explore new approaches to supporting vulnerable children and families, one...Read More
OAKLAND, Calif. (TNND) — Meta is defending its record of protecting children and teenagers online as the technology giant faces a federal trial over allegations that Facebook and Instagram were deliberately designed to keep young people hooked despite risks to their mental health. Opening arguments kicked off on Tuesday in Oakland, where California, Colorado, Kentucky,...Read More
Rapper Cardi B recently revealed that her children heavily influenced her decision to avoid installing a home gym in her residence. The mother expressed deep fears regarding the potential dangers that heavy exercise machinery and free weights pose to curious young kids. Her concerns stem from well-known tragedies involving home fitness gear, particularly the heartbreaking...Read More
