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 lawsuits...Read More
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 a...Read More
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. They...Read More
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 this...Read More
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 organizations....Read More
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 agreed...Read More
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 Teen...Read More
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 children...Read More
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 the...Read More
