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Europe just solved one of tech's biggest challenges with a new app that proves your age online without sharing personal data with every website. The free tool protects kids while preserving everyone's privacy.
The UK government is giving major tech companies three months to activate device controls that block explicit images for children, or face new laws. The move aims to protect young people from online exploitation while preserving privacy for adults.
The European Union just made online safety easier for parents and kids with a new age-verification app that works like a digital ID without tracking personal data. Five countries already tested it, and now it's ready to protect children across Europe.
The European Union just made protecting children online easier with a new app that verifies age without sharing personal data. The breakthrough tool could help enforce age restrictions on social media and adult content across the globe.
Firefox just launched Kit, a friendly fox mascot that breaks free from the browser's logo to help protect users from internet surveillance. As AI companions become the norm, this fire-tailed guide aims to remind people they deserve choice and control online.
Scotland is empowering boys and young men to fight online misogyny with a bold new campaign that shows how sexist content hurts real girls in their lives. The five-week initiative reaches young people where they spend time online with a simple but powerful message: don't like, share, or comment on harmful content.
Forty young developers spent a night coding in bomb shelters, racing to create AI tools that protect kids from antisemitic attacks in online games. Their work comes as hate speech online has surged 264% since recent conflict began.
Austria just ordered Microsoft to stop using tracking cookies on students using its education software, marking a major win for children's digital privacy. The ruling gives kids better control over their personal data in the classroom.
A growing number of parent influencers are making a bold choice to protect their children's privacy by removing them from social media. While the decision isn't easy, these parents are putting their kids' wellbeing first.
Major tech companies are joining forces to support stronger protections for children online, with OpenAI becoming the latest to endorse legislation that would give kids more control over their digital experiences. The move signals growing industry support for updating online safety standards before AI becomes as embedded in young lives as social media.
Open-source developers just scored a major victory for digital freedom. After one CEO's testimony, Colorado lawmakers rewrote their age-gating law to protect Linux users' privacy.
Mozilla's upcoming Firefox redesign makes it easier than ever to control your privacy and AI settings with just a few clicks. The fresh, rounded look arriving later this year also brings back features users have been requesting.
Apple just launched a new feature that stops cell carriers from tracking your exact location. The privacy tool is rolling out now on the newest iPhones and iPads across several global carriers.
The privacy advocate who made end-to-end encryption mainstream is now working with Meta to protect your conversations with AI chatbots. Billions of people chat with AI daily, but unlike your private texts, those conversations aren't encrypted.
Former Signal developers just released new technology that could bring military-grade encryption to everyday collaboration tools like team chat and shared documents. The open-source system makes it simple for any developer to build privacy-protecting apps without needing cryptography expertise.
A viral Super Bowl ad sparked debate about pet tracking technology, but animal advocates are sharing better alternatives. Privacy-focused groups and pet rescuers say tried-and-true methods work without compromising security.
Discord just proved that user voices matter in tech. After a massive privacy backlash, the gaming platform hit pause on its face-scanning age verification plan and pushed the rollout back 18 months.
Hiring managers are now up to 10 times more likely to hire candidates with online degrees than before COVID-19, new research reveals. The pandemic's shift to virtual work permanently changed how employers view remote education.
Mozilla Foundation exposed how all 25 major car brands collect intimate personal data from drivers, then sell it without clear consent. Now they're fighting back with a campaign to protect your privacy on the road.
Venmo is redesigning its app and finally making posts private by default for new users, ending years of privacy concerns. The payment app that once exposed even President Biden's transactions is now putting user control first.
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