The Blue Whale suicide game is an online social media group where administrators ask children and teens to take on a series of challenges that end with them eventually killing themselves. It is reportedly responsible for hundreds of teen suicides worldwide, particularly in Russia. The suicide game demands players to do bizarre tasks to complete...Read More
Children using some of the UK’s most popular social media and gaming platforms could soon see stronger protections against online grooming and harmful content, after Ofcom secures new safety commitments from major tech firms. Snapchat, Instagram, Facebook and Roblox are among the platforms introducing new measures aimed at reducing contact from strangers and improving safety...Read More
22 May 2026 Child safety campaigners in the United States have urged regulators to investigate Roblox Corporation over concerns surrounding child safety, spending systems and communication features on its hugely popular gaming platform. Campaigners are concerned about child safety on Roblox Advocacy organisations Fairplay and the National Center on Sexual Exploitation have filed a complaint...Read More
Attorney General Ken Paxton sued Discord, Inc. (“Discord”) for allowing child predators to groom and exploit kids while deceiving consumers, parents, and the public about the safety of its platform. Image for illustration purposes Texas Border Business – Advertisement – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. Image: X AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton sued Discord, Inc....Read More
Attorney General Ken Paxton sued Discord, Inc. (“Discord”) for allowing child predators to groom and exploit kids while deceiving consumers, parents, and the public about the safety of its platform. Image for illustration purposes Texas Border Business – Advertisement – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. Image: X AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton sued Discord, Inc....Read More
PHOENIX, Arizona — The Arizona Supreme Court ruled on May 22 that a lawsuit against the state tied to a child welfare case cannot move forward. RELATED: Six bills pass Arizona House Committee to help better the Department of Child Safety Stephanie Stephens sued the State and Department of Child Safety employees (collectively, “DCS”) after...Read More
What juveniles lack in strength and experience they make up for in other qualities: they are coachable and often available in abundant supply. The uncertainty of wartime leaves young people acutely vulnerable; separated from family or other support structures, children can form a dependency on their military commanders that makes them easy to exploit. The...Read More
Online safety organizations have filed a letter to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), asking the agency to formally assess Roblox’s alleged risks to children. The Request for Investigation, submitted by child safety nonprofit Fairplay and the National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE), argues that Roblox’s design features and advertising violate portions of the FTC Act...Read More
Tech firms are agreeing to new anti-grooming measures to better protect UK children online, though Ofcom notes that some tech firms are still lacking in their protections. Snap, Meta and Roblox have confirmed to the regulator that they will bring in new safety measures designed to better protect children from online strangers who wish them...Read More
New investigation examined how Meta used influencers to reinforce Instagram child safety messaging publicly. The Tech Transparency Project has accused Meta of using influencers, parenting creators and healthcare professionals to promote Instagram child safety tools while the company faces scrutiny over the platform’s impact on minors. According to the investigation, Meta hosted branded Screen Smart...Read More
