Of the thousands of lawsuits Meta faces over child safety on its platforms, none may be more consequential than one going to trial this week in California. US states are seeking extensive financial damages that could, in theory, total as much as $1.4 trillion, plus changes to how the company operates Facebook and Instagram. The...Read More
Campaigners from local and national organisations have made suggestions on ways Guernsey could protect children from accessing harmful content online. The UK’s Online Safety Act require websites containing pornographic content to have age verification checks, or they could face fines of up to £18m or 10% of the company’s global revenue. Guernsey currently does not...Read More
California can keep a star witness and introduce key evidence during opening statements in its case against Meta, a federal judge has ruled, dealing a blow to the tech titan on the eve of the landmark trial. In a brief order Sunday morning, California Northern District Chief Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers formally resolved two key...Read More
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, center, poses with co-chairs of the Special Panel Maria Melchior, right, and Jörg M. Fegert during a report on children’s safety online at EU headquarters in Brussels, Monday, July 13, 2026. (AP Photo/Marius Burgelman) The European Commission’s child safety push is no longer just about keeping children off...Read More
Saratoga County District Attorney Brett Eby has launched a child safety review commission. BALLSTON SPA, N.Y. (WNYT) — Saratoga County District Attorney Brett Eby announced a 53-member commission to review child safety systems and recommend ways to better protect children. Eby announced the Saratoga County Child Safety Review Commission in a release, calling it a...Read More
As the golden haze of summer gently fades into the crisp, energetic cadence of fall, a familiar rhythm returns to our neighborhoods. Brightly colored backpacks, freshly sharpened pencils, and the eager chatter of children signal a transition that touches nearly every household. With bells ready to ring and buzzers ready to sound once again across...Read More
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New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez says Meta knowingly exposed children to predators and addictive features, prioritizing profits over online safety.
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As the golden haze of summer gently fades into the crisp, energetic cadence of fall, a familiar rhythm returns to our neighborhoods. Brightly colored backpacks, freshly sharpened pencils, and the eager chatter of children signal a transition that touches nearly every household. With bells ready to ring and buzzers ready to sound once again across...Read More
CANASTOTA, N.Y. – Madison County will host a child safety seat check on Friday, Aug. 21, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at Kime Hardware, 3381 Seneca Turnpike, Canastota. Trained staff will make sure your child is in the correct car seat and that the seat is properly installed and used. Please bring the child with you...Read More
