Oliver Kemp for Transformer When Megan Garcia told lawmakers about how her 14-year-old son died by suicide after months of conversations with a chatbot from Character.AI, one of her main requests might have been, on the face of it, the simplest — restrict access for those under a certain age. “I don’t think that chatbot...Read More
A new survey reveals many parents are unaware of the potential dangers of coin batteries in household items. A paediatric doctor shares some practical tips for keeping your child safe this summer Rachel Riley speaks to primary school children about battery safety Parents are overlooking household hazards such as toys containing coin batteries, according to...Read More
Amani Center nears goal for new building, adding child safety services in Columbia County Published 5:00 am Thursday, July 30, 2026 The Amani Center is closing in on its fundraising goal for a planned expansion project and, if all goes well, the child abuse assessment center will break ground on the new building by the...Read More
At India’s first major expert convening on children’s social media policy, held in Bengaluru on May 15, one conclusion cut through the room: “All age verification in India becomes Aadhaar verification.” The implication was not subtle. To determine that a user is a child, every user must first be identified. In India, that means routing...Read More
Varanasi: A special Pocso court in Varanasi has sentenced a 35-year-old man convicted of sexual assault and circulating child sexual abuse material (CSAM) to life imprisonment for the remainder of his life, holding that stringent punishment is necessary to deter such crimes.The court also directed the DM to chalk out an action plan for an...Read More
Child safety advocates are sounding the alarm about artificial intelligence features now being used by millions of students in classrooms that rely on education tools made by Google. Google’s AI search functions pose an “unacceptable risk” to children, a new report from Common Sense Media found. WATCH: Teachers and parents weigh benefits and risks of...Read More
[Photo: Supplied: Ministry of women, children and social protection/Facebook page] Minister for Social Protection Sashi Kiran has called on communities to actively protect children and support vulnerable families. Speaking to members of the Vanua Levu Shree Sanatan Dharam Sabha and the Seaqaqa Sanatan Sabha, Kiran highlighted growing concerns around online violence, bullying, neglect,and child abuse....Read More
A TOP official of the Federation of Parent-Teacher Associations (FPTA) in Isabela City, Basilan, called on parents, teachers, and community to unite and work together in ensuring the safety and well-being of children in schools. Ustadz Alzad Sattar, FPTA president of the Isabela City Schools Division, made the urgent call Thursday, July 20, 2026, after...Read More
Quick summary – click for full details Concise summary of key highlights In one line Google expands age-assurance API globally to enhance child safety on Android apps and parental controls. Key points • Global age-assurance expansion Google is rolling out the Play Age Signals API worldwide to help developers enforce age-appropriate content and parental controls....Read More
Almost 3,000 children were in residential care (resi-care) in Queensland in March, a new record high, and a stark increase from the more than 2,200 recorded in the previous year. There was also an increase in children under five in the system, putting further pressure on the state government’s vow to remove them. The shocking...Read More
