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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.
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.
New European consumer protection laws are making online shopping safer for millions. The enforcement shows digital safety regulations are working as designed.
Britain just handed Apple and Google a three-month deadline to block explicit images on children's devices, or face new laws forcing the change. It's a major win for child safety advocates who've fought for years to make this protection standard.
Egypt's Prime Minister just convened top officials to fast-track legislation that would make social media and gaming platforms more accountable for protecting children from harmful content. The move puts Egypt alongside a growing number of countries strengthening digital safety rules for young people.
Actor Joseph Gordon-Levitt joined heartbroken parents on Capitol Hill to demand tech companies be held accountable for child safety online. Their push could end Big Tech's longtime legal protection from lawsuits over harmful content.
Mexico just secured a groundbreaking partnership with Google, Meta, and TikTok to combat digital violence against women. Nearly 11 million Mexican women faced online harassment in 2024, but now they'll have direct support from the platforms.
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Australia just issued legally enforceable notices requiring Roblox, Minecraft, Fortnite, and Steam to detail exactly how they're keeping children safe from predators and harmful content. The move signals a major global shift toward holding gaming platforms accountable for child safety.
Australia just told Roblox, Minecraft, Fortnite, and Steam to show exactly how they're keeping children safe from predators online. The legally enforceable order comes as the country leads the world in protecting young people in digital spaces.
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.
Engineers are redesigning the internet with children in mind for the first time. A global movement is using technical standards to make digital spaces safer for the one-third of internet users under 18.
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 European Union just struck a major deal to ban AI apps that create fake explicit images without consent, directly protecting women and children from digital abuse. The agreement also gives businesses more time to adapt to AI rules while keeping strong safety protections in place.
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.
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.
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Europe just made protecting children on social media dramatically easier with a new app that verifies age while keeping personal information private. Following Australia's lead, a dozen European nations are now moving forward with plans to limit young children's access to social media platforms.
Apple just gave parents powerful new tools to keep children safer online, including automatic censoring of inappropriate images and easier ways to approve website visits. The changes arrive as families everywhere search for better ways to balance screen time with real safety.
Meta just launched AI technology that can spot underage users and protect teenagers from harmful content across its platforms. The new system analyzes everything from posts to photos to keep kids safer online.
Turkey's parliament just passed new protections requiring age verification and parental controls on social media for children under 15. The country joins Australia, Indonesia, and others in a growing movement to shield young people from online harm.
Malaysia just launched strict new rules requiring social media companies to verify ages and block children under 16 from creating accounts. The move aims to protect young people from harmful online content while still keeping technology accessible.
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