[ad_1] U.S. lawmakers have introduced two bills covering artificial intelligence: one that would give parents control over their kids’ use of AI chatbots, and one that aims to strengthen U.S. leadership in AI. The Children’s Health, Advancement, Trust, Boundaries, and Oversight in Technology Act (CHATBOT Act) would require AI companies to establish “family accounts” to...Read More

[ad_1] California lawmakers are advancing legislation that would significantly expand legal exposure for social media platforms over child safety failures, underscoring a broader shift toward state-led regulation as federal efforts remain stalled. The bill, AB 1946, would impose stricter obligations on platforms to detect and remove child sexual abuse material (CSAM), including a 48-hour takedown...Read More

[ad_1] ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) – More than 152 million Americans are living in areas with unhealthy levels of air pollution, according to the American Lung Association’s 27th annual “State of the Air” report. “We’ve made tremendous progress in cleaning the air over those 27 years, but we still have a long way to go,” said...Read More

[ad_1] April 22, 2026 — Three of California’s leading tech-safety legislators have created a pair of companion bills, SB 1119 and AB 2023, aimed at protecting kids online. The bills build on existing digital design and chatbot regulations enacted in 2025. The two bills contained the same language at introduction. As they move through their...Read More

[ad_1] Items sold across major retailers such as Amazon and Walmart have been recalled due to child safety concerns. The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recalled a wave of products in April, spanning household goods, toys, fitness equipment and infant products. Safety regulators cited a range of risks, including choking and suffocation to chemical...Read More

[ad_1] (Photo Credit: United States Consumer Product Safety Commission) Vitaquest recall overview: Who: Vitaquest International is recalling approximately 356,140 units of various iron-containing dietary supplements. Why: The recall is due to the supplements’ failure to meet child-resistant packaging standards, posing a risk of poisoning to young children. Where: The recall is effective in the United...Read More

[ad_1] KATHMANDU: The government has proposed new and stricter safety standards for children traveling in small vehicles, aiming to reduce risks from road accidents. Minister for Physical Infrastructure and Transport Sunil Lamsal announced the decision, introducing special safety provisions focused on child passengers. Under the proposed rules, children below 10 years of age or shorter...Read More

[ad_1] Three health stories are converging with a common thread: The power of prevention. CLEVELAND — When heart care comes to you, lives are saved For people living in rural and semi-rural communities, getting specialized medical care often means long drives, delayed diagnoses and worse outcomes. A new study is putting hard numbers behind what many...Read More

[ad_1] MONTGOMERY, Ala. (CN) — Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall announced Tuesday that the state has reached a first-of-its kind settlement with Roblox Corporation that will force the popular online gaming platform to roll out major new protections for children, while paying up to $12.2 million. “This is about is the young people that stand...Read More

[ad_1] April 27, 2026 — 10:30pm Save You have reached your maximum number of saved items. Remove items from your saved list to add more. AAA Two-thirds of childcare workers have completed new mandatory child safety training as the government cracks down on the sector following a spate of abuse cases in centres around the...Read More

[ad_1] Aug. 19, 2011— — A children’s picture book in which a pudgy 14-year-old girl gets thin enough eventually to become her school’s soccer star has come under attack before anyone has cracked open a copy. “Maggie Goes on a Diet” won’t be released until October, but Barnes & Noble and Amazon.com are among booksellers...Read More

[ad_1] Chief Insp Frempong Ferguson Ayeh is Station Officer at the Akyem Oda Police Division Ghana has introduced stricter child road safety measures following the passage of the Road Traffic (Amendment) Act 2025, which significantly raises the minimum age for children allowed to sit in the front seat of vehicles. In a video shared on...Read More

[ad_1]   The annual “Think Child Safety” event will be held this Saturday, May 2 at Love Civic Center rain or shine. Events will include safety education for school age and younger, vendors promoting safety, a helicopter, firetrucks a  Jaws of Life demonstration, free hotdogs and much more. Children are also taught to recognize the...Read More

[ad_1] COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) – New child passenger safety laws officially took effect across Michigan this month, aiming to combat vehicle crashes, the leading cause of death for young children. The updated regulations require strict adherence to manufacturer weight and height limits, mandating that infants remain in rear-facing seats until age two and transition to...Read More

[ad_1] European Union regulators on Thursday started an investigation into child protection safeguards at Snap, the latest in a series of cases worldwide challenging social media platforms over safety for younger users. Officials in Brussels accused Snap of having an ineffective age-verification system to keep children under the age of 13 off the company’s social...Read More

[ad_1] Prime Minister Keir Starmer of Britain will meet on Thursday with officials from several American social media companies as his government considers introducing new rules to protect children online, his office said Wednesday. The meeting at No. 10 Downing Street will include officials from Meta, Snap, Google, TikTok and X, the prime minister’s office...Read More

[ad_1] A teenager poses holding a mobile phone displaying a message from TikTok as law banning social media for users under 16 in Australia takes effect, in Sydney, Australia, Dec. 10, 2025. Reuters-Yonhap SYDNEY — Australia’s internet regulator on Wednesday asked online gaming platforms including Roblox and Microsoft’s Minecraft to spell out how they were...Read More

[ad_1] MORGANTOWN, W.Va (WDTV) – The Monongalia County Child Advocacy Center (MCCAC) held a free child safety event in Morgantown. The ‘Raise Your Shields’ event taught children and their families how to protect themselves from unsafe and abusive situations. The event was highlighted by author Diane Tarantini’s reading of her book, “The Brave Knight.” The...Read More

[ad_1] New washing machines will soon be required to have a dual start function to make it harder for children to turn them on, following a fatal accident in New Zealand. From July 1, washing machines will take twice as long to turn on, requiring a two-step process to start the appliance for enhanced safety...Read More

[ad_1] CONCORD, N.H. — After heated floor debates and a failed motion to table, the New Hampshire House of Representatives passed a bill that would prevent sex offenders from loitering around schools and child care facilities. In a voice vote, the House voted “ought to pass” on Senate Bill 460, which would alter the state’s...Read More

[ad_1] Submitted information Clark County Retired Teachers heard from Tiffany Barnes, development coordinator of the Percy and Donna Malone Child Safety Center, in their April meeting. Barnes explained many things about the role that the Malone center plays in helping abused children from ages 3 to 17. The...Read More

[ad_1] Content notification on self-harm, child sexual abuse and exploitation The Canadian federal government is reportedly concerned about the extent to which violent extremists, white nationalists, and pedophiles are using Roblox and other online platforms to target and recruit children. The report comes from publication The Logic, obtained a December 2025 Public Safety Canada (PSC)...Read More

[ad_1] BEIJING, April 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Walnut Coding (the “Company”), a leading online coding education platform for young learners in China, has been selected by UNICEF as a featured case study under the framework How Chinese Technology Companies Apply Principles of Responsible Innovation for Children and Child Safety by Design. The case study was...Read More

[ad_1] Hi, I’m George Gerbo, and welcome to Washington Times Weekly, where we get a chance to sit down with our reporters and talk about their coverage of the latest news and events.  [GERBO] Let’s get started with what’s been the dominant issue on the Hill over the past couple of weeks — the funding...Read More

[ad_1] EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) – A local child safety advocacy group held a digital safety summit Friday night at Central High School. Organizers at Holly’s House say one in four children are being solicited online, including in the Tri-State. The summit is meant to bring community members together to talk about the issue and highlight...Read More

[ad_1] County 17 publishes letters, cartoons and opinions as a public service. The content does not necessarily reflect the opinions of County 17 or its employees. Letters to the editor can be submitted by emailing editor@oilcity.news. You may have noticed blue pinwheels around town: in front of government buildings, schools, and in windows. This small blue...Read More

[ad_1] Updated April 24, 2026, 1:57 p.m. ET Advice for kids and teenagers on water and fire safety, healthy relationships, preventing bullying and avoiding online dangers will be available Saturday, April 25, at Delfino Park in White Plains. The White Plains Police Department and Westchester District Attorney’s Office are hosting a Child Safety Fair from...Read More

[ad_1] The Canadian government is the latest group to express concerns about child safety in Roblox. As reported by The Logic, the feds were presented with a brief by the Canada Centre for Community Engagement and Prevention of Violence about the risks of bad actors using Roblox to spread hateful content and groom children. This is a particular problem...Read More

[ad_1] YouTube, Spotify, Pandora and Apple Music are just a few of the popular music streaming platforms used by hundreds of people worldwide, including kids. Music plays an important role in our wellbeing, and exposing kids to song during their development can improve social skills and literacy and helping strengthen their memory, besides many other...Read More

[ad_1] Last year, Jessica Kent, a doctor working in the department of emergency medicine at the University of Toronto, found herself with an unusual patient. Confused, nauseous, and slumped on the floor of the emergency department, readings showed that his blood pressure had soared to levels far higher than would be expected for an otherwise...Read More

[ad_1] Oil City News publishes letters, cartoons and opinions as a public service. The content does not necessarily reflect the opinions of Oil City News or its employees. Letters to the editor can be submitted by following the link at our opinion section. You may have noticed blue pinwheels around town: in front of government buildings,...Read More

[ad_1] Published: April 24, 2026 Photo from Oberon Copeland via Unsplash By Gavin Boyle Alabama and West Virginia are the latest states whose attorney generals have reached a settlement with Roblox over court cases concerning child safety. “I am extremely proud of the work of this office in securing a settlement that ensures that Alabama’s...Read More

[ad_1] The Child Safety Center of White County is continuing its mission to protect and support children across the region while raising awareness during Child Abuse Prevention Month in April. Executive Director Darby Gaines says the center serves children involved in abuse investigations or those who have witnessed violent crimes. The organization partners with law...Read More

[ad_1] BEIJING, April 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Walnut Coding (the “Company”), a leading online coding education platform for young learners in China, has been selected by UNICEF as a featured case study under the framework How Chinese Technology Companies Apply Principles of Responsible Innovation for Children and Child Safety by Design. The case study was...Read More

[ad_1] The world changed dramatically when ChatGPT was released to the public in November 2022. Primitive chatbots had been around for decades, but they were clunky, dull, and uninformative—completely unsuited for use by teenagers or children. ChatGPT is lively, charming, and colloquial; it answers all questions and helps with homework; is there whenever you’re lonely,...Read More

[ad_1] Roblox executives say its content restrictions are driving users to less-regulated corners of the internet.Source: Jean-Christophe Verhaegen/AFP via Getty Images Roblox Corp. is urging federal lawmakers to take notice of what it sees as one of the most persistent threats to child safety online: kids abandoning tightly moderated platforms to communicate elsewhere. Roblox’s own...Read More

[ad_1] Image: DepositPhotos 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,...Read More

[ad_1] Mother-of-three Karina Carless dreads the day a child is killed while crossing the road outside her local primary school. She is one of several parents of students at Dunolly Primary School, in central Victoria, calling for the school’s crossing supervisor role to be reinstated. “I’m a CFA [Country Fire Authority] member, and I’m waiting...Read More

[ad_1] The VPN Trust Initiative (VTI) warns the UK against restricting VPNs The group argues treating VPN as ‘loophole’ exposes kids to “greater harms” The “Growing Up in an Online World” consultation is open until May 26, 2026 The debate over children’s online safety in the UK has reached a boiling point. The cybersecurity industry...Read More

[ad_1] Montgomery, Ala. (WDNews) — Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall announced a $12.2 million settlement with the gaming platform Roblox aimed at strengthening online child safety and funding school resource officers statewide. According to Marshall, the funds will support the Attorney General’s Safe School Initiative, helping expand school resource officer presence across Alabama. “Alabama stepped...Read More

[ad_1] Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall announced April 21 that the state has “reached a substantial settlement with the popular interactive gaming platform Roblox, securing meaningful improvements to online child safety and boots-on-the ground resources for Alabama’s schoolchildren,” according to a news release from the attorney general’s office. To read about specific groups targeting children,...Read More

[ad_1] GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY — The Great Lakes Region 2026 Child Safety Conference is scheduled for May 7 at the Central High School Auditorium. The event beginning at 4 p.m. focuses on protecting children within the community, schools, sports and colleges. Rachael Denhollander, an attorney and the first woman to pursue criminal charges against USA...Read More

[ad_1] • Roblox stock is showing notable weakness. Why are RBLX shares down? Australia Cracks Down On Gaming Platforms Over Safety Risks The notices require companies to detail how they identify, prevent, and respond to risks such as sexual exploitation, radicalization, cyberbullying and hate speech. The regulator is also seeking clarity on whether platform systems,...Read More

[ad_1] A coronial inquest has heard that Northern Territory authorities assessed that a father posed “no risk” to his child, despite allegations he repeatedly abused his partner and shook the baby.  Warning: This article contains references to self-harm, domestic violence and sexual abuse. Over the past four days, Northern Territory Coroner Elisabeth Armitage has examined...Read More

[ad_1] Published: April 23, 2026 Photo from Bangyu Wang via Unsplash By Mallory Mattingly Apple just got a new CEO, and the National Center on Sexual Exploitation wants him to take child safety seriously. “Congratulations to John Ternus, who will take over as Apple’s CEO. We call on him to lead Apple to institute ‘safety...Read More

[ad_1] PCSO Moore and PCSO Kolasinski attended a recent child car seat safety event at Morrisons Warminster. The event offered free advice and checks from child seat safety experts. The checks ensure seats are correctly fitted and suitable for each child. Even minor adjustments can significantly improve safety. For those who missed the Warminster event,...Read More

[ad_1] MONTGOMERY, Ala. (CN) — Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall announced Tuesday that the state has reached a first-of-its kind settlement with Roblox Corporation that will force the popular online gaming platform to roll out major new protections for children, while paying up to $12.2 million. “This is about is the young people that stand...Read More

[ad_1] The eSafety regulator said it had issued legally enforceable transparency notices to Roblox, Minecraft, Epic Games’ Fortnite and Valve’s Steam covering systems, staffing and safety aligned with cyber security protocols. Companies must respond to the notices, with non-compliance exposing them to penalties and potential civil action. eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant said gaming-adjacent services,...Read More

[ad_1] The state of Alabama is getting $12.2 million from popular interactive gaming platform Roblox in a settlement focused on ensuring safety for children online. Under the settlement terms, which Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall announced today, the money will go toward funding for school resource officers across the state via the Attorney General’s Safe...Read More

[ad_1] Australia’s eSafety regulator has asked gaming companies, including Microsoft and Roblox, to explain how they are protecting children from sexual exploitation and radicalisation. Companies including Roblox, Minecraft, Epic Games’ Fortnite and Valve’s Steam have been issued with legally enforceable transparency notices by the eSafety Commissioner’s office. The notices require details on safety systems, staffing...Read More

[ad_1] Teen Chat and Chat Avenue are under scrutiny for allegedly failing to protect children from online grooming through open messaging and chat features. The UK’s online safety regime has entered a more confrontational phase, with Ofcom opening new investigations into Telegram and two chat platforms over suspected failures to protect children from serious harm....Read More

[ad_1] Advertisement Friday May 8th from 11am to 1pm the Cortland County Health Department will be holding a Free Child Safety Seat Check Event at the Great Assembly of God (175 Port Watson Street, Cortland) No registration is required and walk-ins are encouraged! Advertisement Child Passenger Technicians will be on site to inspect car seats...Read More

[ad_1] Introduction Since Australia introduced a social media ban for under-16s in late 2025, governments around the world have begun enacting or considering strict age verification requirements or age limits for children. Online child safety represents a common concern. But bans or restrictions generate heated debate. Supporters contend they are needed to protect children from...Read More

[ad_1] The internet is as dangerous for the adolescent mind as the streets of a crime-ridden city are for the innocent. This isn’t new information, but the dangers of social media have grown since the MySpace era. In response to the latest social media platforms and the trends that accompany them, parents should not allow...Read More

[ad_1] After months of negotiations, Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall announced the state reached a settlement with Roblox regarding children’s online safety in a press conference on April 21. The settlement includes $12.2 million and several terms of agreement. “I am extremely proud of the work of this office in securing a settlement that ensures that...Read More

[ad_1] Australia’s internet watchdog has issued a stern warning to online gaming platforms, prompting them to clarify their efforts in shielding young users from sexual predators and radicalization threats. Platforms like Roblox and Minecraft are under the microscope, required to showcase their cybersecurity measures. The eSafety Commissioner has mandated a response from these companies,...Read More

[ad_1] Experts from around the world are in Rome to attend the first organized world congress to find solutions to the dangers children face when they log on the Internet. These dangers consist of sexual harassment, money requests in exchange for not disseminating compromising images, and bullying that crosses classroom limits. Additionally, these online threats...Read More

[ad_1] West Virginia has reached one of the first settlements in the country with a popular children’s online gaming platform.   West Virginia will receive more than $11 million from online gaming platform Roblox to address concerns of child endangerment and exploitation on the platform. Nevada and Alabama also recently announced settlements with the company for similar compensation of $12 million each.  West Virginia Attorney General JB McCuskey said Roblox is not only a place to play online, it can also teach kids how...Read More

[ad_1] Roblox has reached settlements with multiple U.S. states over claims that the popular platform failed to protect children. Alabama announced on Tuesday that it had agreed to a $12.2 million settlement with the gaming giant over lapses in child safety standards. That money will go toward funding school resource officers across the state. “Alabama...Read More

[ad_1] The Australian online safety regulator, eSafety, has issued legally binding transparency requirements to Roblox, Minecraft, Fortnite, and Steam, demanding reports on how they protect children from grooming and radicalization. Commissioner Julie Inman Grant warned that predators exploit these platforms to target the 90% of Australian youth who play online games, often moving children to...Read More

[ad_1] Australia’s internet regulator on Wednesday asked online gaming platforms including Roblox and Microsoft’s Minecraft to spell out how they were protecting children from grooming by sexual predators and youth from radicalisation. The eSafety regulator said it had issued legally enforceable transparency notices to Roblox, Minecraft, Epic Games’ Fortnite and Valve’s Steam covering systems, staffing...Read More

[ad_1] SYDNEY, April 22 — Australia’s internet watchdog raised fears on Wednesday that popular online gaming platforms such as Roblox and Minecraft were being used by “predatory adults” to target children. The nation’s eSafety Commission has sent legal notices to a host of the world’s most popular gaming platforms, demanding they explain how they are...Read More

[ad_1] Swimming pools appear relatively safe, particularly for children and adolsecents who know swimming. They are controlled, guarded and thoughtfully managed in most cases whether they are in an apartment complex, a hotel or school. However, what most people forget it. they still need monioring A 12-year-old girl from Brazil died after her hair got...Read More

[ad_1] Roblox is paying millions to settle child safety concerns, but the bigger story is how years of controversy are now catching up with the platform. VIEW GALLERY – 2 IMAGES Roblox Corp. has agreed to a $35.8 million settlement with attorneys general in West Virginia, Alabama, and Nevada over child safety protections, marking one...Read More

[ad_1] The Australian internet regulator has demanded that online gaming platforms, including Roblox and Microsoft’s Minecraft, clarify their child protection measures against grooming by sexual predators and potential radicalization. This development highlights growing concerns over child safety on popular gaming platforms. The eSafety Commissioner has issued legally binding notices to platforms like Fortnite, Steam,...Read More

[ad_1] Roblox Corp has reached settlements with attorneys general in three states over child-safety protections. As part of the deals, the video game company pledged to curb dangerous interactions on its platform, according to statements from the offices of the attorneys general in West Virginia, Alabama and Nevada. A portion of the money from the...Read More

[ad_1] Roblox Corp. has reached settlements with attorneys general in three states over child-safety protections. As part of the deals, the video game company pledged to curb dangerous interactions on its platform, according to statements from the offices of the attorneys general in West Virginia, Alabama and Nevada. A portion of the money from the...Read More

[ad_1] SYDNEY, April 22 : Australia’s internet regulator on Wednesday asked online gaming platforms including Roblox and Microsoft’s Minecraft to spell out how they were protecting children from grooming by sexual predators and youth from radicalisation. The eSafety regulator said it had issued legally enforceable transparency notices to Roblox, Minecraft, Epic Games’ Fortnite and Valve’s...Read More

[ad_1] Australia’s online safety regulator on Wednesday ordered major online gaming platforms including Roblox, Minecraft, Fortnite and Steam to explain how they are protecting children from sexual predators and radicalization online. The eSafety Commission said it had issued legally enforceable transparency notices seeking details on safety systems, staffing and moderation practices. Companies that fail to...Read More

[ad_1] Published Wed, Apr 22, 2026 · 08:20 AM [SYDNEY] Australia’s internet regulator on Wednesday (Apr 22) asked online gaming platforms including Roblox and Microsoft’s Minecraft to spell out how they were protecting children from grooming by sexual predators and youth from radicalisation. The eSafety regulator said it had issued legally enforceable transparency notices to...Read More

[ad_1] This year, Robinhood and its millions of younger-than-average customers have found themselves at the center of attention that is both comic and tragic. “Robinhood: ‘We now allow teenagers with their parents’ credit cards to trade stocks’” went the April headline on the satire site Stonk Market. Two months later, the headlines were far more...Read More

[ad_1] OpenAI logo is displayed on a mobile phone screen for illustration photo. Krakow, Poland. On April, 20th, 2026. NurPhoto/NurPhoto via Getty Images Incumbent Republicans Sen. Paul Cicarella, left, and State Rep. Dave Yaccarino watch as results are posted on Election Day at Ludal’s Italian Restaurant in North Haven, Conn., Tuesday, November 5, 2024.  David...Read More

[ad_1] For Immediate Release:April 21, 2026 For press inquiries only, contact:Amanda Priest (334) 322-5694William Califf (334) 604-3230 (Montgomery, Ala) – Today, Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall announced that the state has reached a substantial settlement with the popular interactive gaming platform Roblox, securing meaningful improvements to online child safety and boots-on-the ground resources for Alabama’s schoolchildren. Under the...Read More

[ad_1] The UK’s online safety regulator said Tuesday that it has opened an investigation into Telegram based on evidence that the platform has allegedly facilitated the sharing of child sexual abuse material (CSAM). The Telegram probe was launched after the Canadian Centre for Child Protection shared information that allegedly showed CSAM is present and shared...Read More

[ad_1] MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) – The State of Alabama will get $12.2 million in what Attorney General Steve Marshall is calling a “substantial settlement” from gaming platform Roblox related to online child safety. The settlement with Roblox will allow the state to make “meaningful improvements to online child safety and boots-on-the-ground resources for Alabama’s schoolchildren,”...Read More

[ad_1] HARRISBURG, Ill. (WSIL) — The Egyptian Health Department, in partnership with CASA of Saline County, is hosting its annual “Hands Around the Courthouse” events in both Saline and Gallatin counties. The gatherings aim to raise awareness about child abuse prevention while bringing together local leaders, professionals, and residents in a visible show of support...Read More

[ad_1] AI study aid chatbots are supposed to help kids with homework questions. But in test conversations with Forbes they did quite a bit more, including providing detailed recipes for date rape drugs and “pickup artistry” advice. KnowUnity’s “SchoolGPT” chatbot was “helping 31,031 other students” when it produced a detailed recipe for how to synthesize...Read More

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[ad_1] Topline Roblox, the online video game hugely popular with kids and teenagers, reached a $12 million settlement with Alabama on Tuesday over child safety concerns, the second settlement Roblox has reached with a state in recent weeks as it still faces at least a half dozen lawsuits from other states. Roblox still faces pending...Read More

[ad_1] Alabama and West Virginia became the latest states Tuesday to announce a settlement with Roblox over child safety protections on the gaming platform. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. The company will pay Alabama $12.2 million, state Attorney General Steve Marshall said, calling the settlement...Read More

[ad_1] PA State Police image DANVILLE — State police say some child safety seat inspections are coming to communities across the region in May. The checks run May 11 through May 31 at various locations, with certified technicians helping ensure seats are installed correctly. State police say most child safety seats are not properly installed, putting children at risk....Read More

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[ad_1] Making children’s safety a core principle of how places are designed, built and managed is the focus of a new toolkit published by the NSPCC this spring. Mott MacDonald’s Sarah Marshall, who co-authored the guidance, explains Image: Dreamstime NSPCC’s name is synonymous with protecting children from harm. A new report published by the charity...Read More

[ad_1] The UK’s communications regulator Ofcom has opened formal investigations into Telegram, Teen Chat, and Chat Avenue over concerns they are failing to prevent the spread of child sexual abuse material (CSAM) and protect minors from online grooming. The enforcement action follows evidence gathered by Ofcom in collaboration with law enforcement bodies and child protection...Read More

[ad_1] Users under age 16 will no longer be able to chat with adults unless pre-approved as trusted contacts. An additional $1m will fund nationwide online safety awareness campaigns. Roblox will establish a dedicated law enforcement liaison role with a $1.5m  investment. Stay Informed Get Industry News In Your Inbox… Sign Up Today Roblox has...Read More

[ad_1] Tuesday 21 April 2026 12:09 pm The watchdog has also opened investigations into teen chat sites The UK’s communications regulator has launched a probe into Telegram after evidence emerged that child sexual abuse material was being shared on the platform. Ofcom announced on Tuesday that it has also opened investigations into teen chat sites...Read More

[ad_1] Britain’s communications regulator has launched an investigation into Telegram amid concerns that child sexual abuse material may be circulating on the platform and that some chat services are being used by predators to target minors. The UK communications watchdog Ofcom said it is examining whether Telegram is complying with its legal duties to protect...Read More

[ad_1] For years, families have asked the same question after something goes wrong online. How could this happen on a platform used by millions of children? Now, for the first time, a jury has given a clear answer. A New Mexico jury found Meta liable for failing to protect children on its platforms and ordered...Read More

[ad_1] $12 million. That is the price Roblox has agreed to pay to settle a lawsuit tied to child safety concerns on its platform, a case that puts a hard dollar figure on the ongoing scrutiny the company faces over how it protects its youngest users. What the settlement actually means The lawsuit targeted Roblox...Read More

[ad_1] AUSTIN, Texas — Texas House Speaker Dustin Burrows is directing a House committee to examine child safety failures on Roblox after a lawmaker from Uvalde discovered a game simulating the 2022 Robb Elementary School massacre. Burrows said Rep. Don McLaughlin of Uvalde brought to his attention a first-person shooter game on Roblox that graphically...Read More

[ad_1] DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — Health officials say overexposure to blue light could lead to vision problems. Health officials are warning of the dangers blue light exposure can cause in children and teens. That’s a short wavelength of light that produces higher amounts of energy. Before we head to bed, some of us have...Read More

[ad_1] Conclusion of workshop on Human Rights Council Resolution on Child Safety in Digital Environment Sana’a – Saba: In Sana’a, the workshop on the United Nations Human Rights Council resolution issued on 10 July 2024 regarding child safety in the digital environment concluded. The workshop, organized by the National Human Rights Authority with the support...Read More

[ad_1] 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...Read More

[ad_1] 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...Read More

[ad_1] 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...Read More

[ad_1] 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...Read More

[ad_1] 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...Read More

[ad_1] 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,...Read More

[ad_1] 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...Read More

[ad_1] 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...Read More

[ad_1] 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...Read More

[ad_1] 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...Read More

[ad_1] Three health stories are converging with a common thread: The power of prevention. CLEVELAND — When heart care comes to you, lives are saved For people living in rural and semi-rural communities, getting specialized medical care often means long drives, delayed diagnoses, and worse outcomes. A new study is putting hard numbers behind what many...Read More

[ad_1] JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – Mississippi is adding another layer of protection for kids online. Gov. Tate Reeves has signed the Keeping Kids Safe Online Act into law. Brian Montgomery lost his son, Walker, in a sextortion scheme. A law passed in Walker’s name in 2024 is still being challenged in court. Montgomery said that...Read More

[ad_1] 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...Read More

[ad_1] SOCIAL MEDIA MEETING: ‘We owe it to parents, and to the next generation, to put children’s safety first — because they won’t forgive us if we don’t,’ Keir Starmer said British Prime Minister Keir Starmer was to hold talks yesterday with representatives from social media firms to press them to do more to keep...Read More

[ad_1] GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) – Healthy Heroes Day returned to Gainesville, and UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital brought together local organizations to share child safety tips with families. Nearly into its 15th year, the event partnered with groups including Safe Kids North Central Florida and the Children’s Trust of Alachua County to offer hands-on demonstrations...Read More

[ad_1] As kids spend their time off from school in the snow-covered streets, local officials warned about serious injuries that could be caused by the slick conditions. Many are enjoying the opportunity to sled down local hills, but after reports about a 16-year-old from Frisco dying from a sledding accident emerged, officials want to make...Read More

[ad_1] (CN) — The state of New Mexico opened a projected 8-week trial on Monday, claiming Meta made false statements about its efforts to improve child safety and remove bad actors on its main social media platforms Instagram and Facebook. State attorney Donald Migliori told a panel of 12 jurors and six alternates in a...Read More

[ad_1] BRUSSELS (CN) — The European Union opened a formal child safety investigation into Snapchat on Thursday, putting the app in the same regulatory crosshairs as Pornhub, XVideos and other major pornographic websites — simultaneously found in breach of the bloc’s internet content law. The targets — Snapchat, PornHub, Stripchat, XNXX and XVideos — all...Read More

[ad_1] Roblox has agreed to a $10 million settlement with Nevada and will roll out new child-safety measures across the gaming platform, the state’s attorney general announced Wednesday. Attorney General Aaron Ford said Nevada was preparing to sue over its contention that Roblox lacks basic safeguards to protect minors from predators and exploitation. Instead,...Read More

[ad_1] What do these ingredients do to the body? Aside from the risk of dependence, the possible adverse effects documented by The Dark Side of Energy Drinks study include anxiety, gastrointestinal disturbances, dehydration and tachycardia – the medical term for when heart rate still exceeds 100 beats per minute despite being at rest. Some of...Read More

[ad_1] The Hamilton Area YMCA, in partnership with the Hamilton Township Child Abuse Prevention (CAP) Task Force, will host a Community Workshop on Child Safety & Abuse Prevention on Tuesday, April 21, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the YMCA’s JKR Branch. This engaging, family-oriented event brings together educators, health professionals, and community organizations to provide essential...Read More

[ad_1] Families attending the Lacombe and District Chamber of Commerce Spring Trade Show and Marketplace will have access to a child safety resource through a Child ID Clinic hosted by FCSS Lacombe. The clinic is being offered in partnership with Lacombe Police and Victim Services, providing parents and guardians the opportunity to complete Child ID...Read More

[ad_1] Parents have warned the Government that plans to ban social media for teenagers could be ‘dangerous’ and leave UK kids behind 10:33, 05 Mar 2026Updated 10:38, 05 Mar 2026 Teenagers could face a social media curfew or even a ban(Image: Fiordaliso via Getty Images) Parents have cautioned the government that proposals to prohibit social...Read More

[ad_1] In a new advisory released Tuesday, U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy warns that social media could pose dangers to children and teens. Mandel Ngan/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Mandel Ngan/Getty Images In a new advisory released Tuesday, U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy warns that social media could pose dangers to children and teens....Read More

[ad_1] Roblox is facing a major financial and policy shift after settling a high-profile child safety case. The gaming platform has agreed to pay millions and roll out stricter protections. The move comes as scrutiny grows over how online platforms handle younger users and prevent harmful interactions. Roblox agrees to pay $12 million to settle...Read More

[ad_1] article A child holds a smartphone displaying the Roblox app login page arranged in Sydney, Australia, on Wednesday Feb. 11, 2026. Photographer: Brent Lewin/Bloomberg via Getty Images What we know: Roblox will pay $10 million over the next three years to fund youth programs in Nevada. The company will also invest another $2.5 million...Read More

[ad_1] 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...Read More

[ad_1] 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...Read More

[ad_1] 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...Read More

[ad_1] 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...Read More

[ad_1] 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...Read More

[ad_1] 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...Read More

[ad_1] 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...Read More

[ad_1] 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...Read More

[ad_1] (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...Read More

[ad_1] 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...Read More

[ad_1] 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...Read More

[ad_1] 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,...Read More

[ad_1] 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...Read More

[ad_1] 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...Read More

[ad_1] 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...Read More

[ad_1] 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...Read More

[ad_1] 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...Read More

[ad_1] 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...Read More

[ad_1] 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,...Read More

[ad_1] 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...Read More

[ad_1] 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...Read More

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[ad_1] 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...Read More

[ad_1] 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...Read More

[ad_1] 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.   ...Read More

[ad_1] 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...Read More

[ad_1] 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...Read More

[ad_1] 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...Read More

[ad_1] 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...Read More

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[ad_1] 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,...Read More

[ad_1] 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...Read More

[ad_1] 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...Read More

[ad_1] 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...Read More

[ad_1] 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...Read More

[ad_1] 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...Read More

[ad_1] 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...Read More

[ad_1] 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...Read More

[ad_1] ⓘ 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....Read More

[ad_1] 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....Read More

[ad_1] 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...Read More

[ad_1] 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....Read More

[ad_1] 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...Read More

[ad_1] 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...Read More

[ad_1] 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...Read More

[ad_1] 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...Read More

[ad_1] 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....Read More

[ad_1] 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...Read More

[ad_1] 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...Read More

[ad_1] 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?...Read More

[ad_1] 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...Read More

[ad_1] 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...Read More

[ad_1] 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...Read More

[ad_1] 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...Read More

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[ad_1] 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...Read More

[ad_1] 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...Read More

[ad_1] 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...Read More

[ad_1] 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...Read More

[ad_1] 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...Read More

[ad_1] 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...Read More

[ad_1] 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...Read More

[ad_1] 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...Read More

[ad_1] 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...Read More

[ad_1] 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...Read More

[ad_1] 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...Read More

[ad_1] 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...Read More

[ad_1] ​​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...Read More

[ad_1] 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...Read More

[ad_1] 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....Read More

[ad_1] “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...Read More

[ad_1] 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

[ad_1] 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...Read More

[ad_1] 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...Read More

[ad_1] 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...Read More

[ad_1] 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...Read More

[ad_1] 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...Read More

[ad_1] 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....Read More

[ad_1]  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...Read More

[ad_1] 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...Read More

[ad_1] 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...Read More

[ad_1] 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...Read More

[ad_1] 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...Read More

[ad_1] 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...Read More

[ad_1] 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...Read More

[ad_1] 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’...Read More

[ad_1] 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...Read More

[ad_1] 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...Read More

[ad_1] 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...Read More

[ad_1] 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...Read More

[ad_1] 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...Read More

[ad_1] 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

[ad_1] 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...Read More

[ad_1] 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...Read More

[ad_1] 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...Read More

[ad_1] 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...Read More

[ad_1] 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...Read More

[ad_1] 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,...Read More

[ad_1] 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...Read More

[ad_1] 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...Read More

[ad_1] 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...Read More

[ad_1] 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...Read More

[ad_1] 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...Read More

[ad_1] 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...Read More

[ad_1] 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....Read More

[ad_1] 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...Read More

[ad_1] 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...Read More

[ad_1] 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...Read More

[ad_1] 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...Read More

[ad_1] 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...Read More

[ad_1] 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...Read More

[ad_1] 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...Read More

[ad_1] 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...Read More

[ad_1] 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....Read More

[ad_1] 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...Read More

[ad_1] 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...Read More

[ad_1] 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...Read More

[ad_1] 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...Read More

[ad_1] 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...Read More

[ad_1] 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...Read More

[ad_1] 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,...Read More

[ad_1] 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...Read More

[ad_1] 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...Read More

[ad_1] 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...Read More

[ad_1] 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....Read More

[ad_1] 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...Read More

[ad_1] 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...Read More

[ad_1] 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...Read More

[ad_1] 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...Read More

[ad_1] 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...Read More

[ad_1] 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 [ad_2] ———————————————— Source linkRead More

[ad_1] 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...Read More

[ad_1] 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...Read More

[ad_1] 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...Read More

[ad_1] 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...Read More

[ad_1] 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...Read More

[ad_1] “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...Read More

[ad_1] 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...Read More

[ad_1] 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...Read More

[ad_1] 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...Read More

[ad_1] 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...Read More

[ad_1] 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...Read More

[ad_1] 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...Read More

[ad_1] 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...Read More

[ad_1] ***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...Read More

[ad_1] 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...Read More

[ad_1] 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...Read More

[ad_1] 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,...Read More

[ad_1] 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...Read More

[ad_1] 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...Read More

[ad_1] 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==...Read More

[ad_1] 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...Read More

[ad_1] 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...Read More

[ad_1] 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...Read More

[ad_1] 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...Read More

[ad_1] 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...Read More

[ad_1] 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...Read More

[ad_1] 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...Read More

[ad_1] 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...Read More