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EU Launches App to Fight Cyberbullying Among Kids
Solutions3d ago

EU Launches App to Fight Cyberbullying Among Kids

The European Union just rolled out a sweeping plan to protect children from online harassment, including a new reporting app connecting young people directly to help. With one in six kids facing cyberbullying, the initiative combines technology, education, and tougher platform accountability.

Optimist Daily3 min read
Olympics Team Shields Athletes From Online Abuse With AI
Community HeroesFeb 13

Olympics Team Shields Athletes From Online Abuse With AI

After Olympic skier Kokone Kondo faced cruel comments following an injury withdrawal, Japan's Olympic Committee deployed AI monitoring in Milan to protect athletes from harassment. The system flags abusive posts 24/7, offering a blueprint for athlete mental health protection worldwide.

Japan Times3 min read
BetMGM Bans Sports Bettors Who Harass Athletes Online
Acts of KindnessFeb 2

BetMGM Bans Sports Bettors Who Harass Athletes Online

A major sportsbook is taking action to protect athletes from threats and abuse tied to betting outcomes. BetMGM's new zero-tolerance policy will permanently ban customers who harass players, coaches, or officials.

Fox News Sports3 min read
German Group Defies US Travel Ban Over Online Safety Work
Community HeroesJan 19

German Group Defies US Travel Ban Over Online Safety Work

When two directors of HateAid, a German nonprofit helping victims of online harassment, were suddenly banned from entering the US, they refused to back down. Their response sparked a wave of international support that shows how standing up for human rights can unite people across borders.

MIT Technology Review2 min read