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 recreates...Read More
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 a...Read More
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 of...Read More
Roblox has agreed to pay $12.5 million to the State of Nevada, in part of a settlement deal that “resolves potential litigation over allegations that Roblox failed to adequately safeguard children while they played the online game,” according to a release from Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford. Ten million is committed to instituting age assurance...Read More
The watchdog took issue with Reddit’s age verification measures. LONDON (AP) — Britain’s data privacy watchdog slapped online forum Reddit on Tuesday with a fine worth nearly $20 million for failures involving children’s personal information. The Information Commissioner’s Office said it issued the penalty worth 14.5 million pounds ($19.5 million) because the failures resulted in...Read More
Interactive activities introduce national symbols The programme included the distribution of UAE flags, national symbols and symbolic gifts to children at a number of public and private institutions. The activities were designed to introduce children to national symbols through interactive, age-appropriate experiences. Importance of early childhood development The initiative reflects the importance of early childhood...Read More
Asiye Latife Yılmaz 20 February 2026•Update: 20 February 2026 ISTANBUL Officials in Los Angeles, California have taken legal action against Roblox, accusing the platform of exposing children to sexual content, exploitation, and online predators. In a statement on Thursday, the County of Los Angeles said it had filed suit against Roblox, alleging that “while Roblox...Read More
Child safety campaign held in Bagerhat Photo: BSS BAGERHAT, April 20, 2026 (BSS) – An advocacy campaign on child safety, rights and welfare has been held in Mollahat upazila of the district. Baptist Aid BBCF organised the programme at Dattadanga AC Academy Secondary School ground in Atjuri Union from 2 pm to 7 pm on...Read More
Coudersport, Pa. — Free child passenger safety seat checks will be offered in Potter County through an upcoming event aimed at improving child safety on the road. The program is being hosted by the Pennsylvania State Police Coudersport barracks in partnership with the Coudersport Volunteer Fire Department. Safety checks will be available on Wednesday, May...Read More
The popular artificial intelligence companion platform Character.AI is not safe for teens, according to new research conducted by online safety experts. A report detailing the safety concerns, published by ParentsTogether Action and Heat Initiative, includes numerous troubling exchanges between AI chatbots and adult testers posing as teens younger than 18. The testers held conversations with...Read More
