Seamus remembers when one of his kids came up to him to tell him about the “gross” YouTube ad they’d seen. “They told me that there are these really uncomfortable and awkward ads about games and their apps, and these ads were clearly designed to sit just on the right side of not being pornographic,”...Read More
The Brazilian Government has taken a new step to strengthen the protection of children and adolescents online. On Tuesday (March 17), decrees regulating the Digital Statute for Children and Adolescents (Law No. 15,211/2025) entered into force, establishing rules for digital platforms, online services, and app developers operating in the country. The regulation introduces unprecedented protection...Read More
White House officials pressed the need for a uniting federal artificial intelligence regulatory framework on Tuesday, following the Trump administration’s March 20 recommendations to Congress. They underscored the passage of child safety bills as a critically important legislative step to comprehensive AI law. Speaking on various panels during the Hill and Valley Forum, White House Office...Read More
Federal regulators are scrutinizing the wildly popular energy drink Prime, backed by superstar YouTubers Logan Paul and KSI, following reports that the beverage is a hot commodity among children who could be at risk from the high caffeine content. While caffeine is safe for adults to consume in moderation, too much of it can cause...Read More
The future of social media is increasingly being decided in courtrooms, as a wave of legal challenges threatens to redefine the foundations of the industry. According to reporting by El País, recent landmark rulings against Meta Platforms and YouTube, owned by Google, mark the beginning of a broader legal shift that could have global consequences...Read More
Follow me on Twitter @drClaire There’s always a lot of violence in the world — and many of our children watch it. That’s not a good thing. Between mainstream media and social media, violence reaches far past the places and people it directly affects. Whether it’s the latest shooting, the latest terrorist attack, or some other...Read More
With new legal obligations now in force, services are moving quickly to strengthen practice, culture and accountability, signalling a significant shift in how child safety is understood and enacted across the sector. The inappropriate conduct offence under the Education and Care Services National Law is now in effect across Australia, marking one of the...Read More
In Alabama, we believe children should be protected and families deserve transparency when they entrust others with their care. When the state sets standards for facilities responsible for vulnerable youth, those standards must mean something. Laws written to safeguard children must be more than words on paper. They must be enforced. Alabama has long been...Read More
New platform introduces real-time intelligence, interactive tools, and a new model for protecting children in the algorithmic age SAN FRANCISCO, March 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Today, TeenAegis (https://teenaegis.com) launches an intelligence-led platform built to confront a systemic failure in how technology companies protect children online—including across social media, gaming, and emerging AI-driven platforms. As incidents of...Read More
In Israel, at least 19 children and teenagers have been injured while participating in the TikTok “Superman Challenge” and required medical treatment. The “Superman Challenge” involves participants mimicking Superman’s iconic flying pose, often resulting in serious injuries from falls. In the challenge, two or more people hold hands to create a “platform,” and a third...Read More
