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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.
Australia's Victoria state is drafting groundbreaking laws to force social media companies to reveal abusive users' identities and make it easier for parents to sue tech giants for harm to their children. The changes could help families fight back against online abuse that leaves them feeling powerless.
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.
Pro wrestler Scarlett Bordeaux is helping protect fellow female athletes from obsessive fans with one simple privacy tip. Her advice could keep wrestlers and other public figures safer from stalkers who cross the line.
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.
Nigeria's tech agency just teamed up with Meta to teach millions of young people how to stay safe on the internet. The partnership will bring digital safety lessons directly into schools nationwide.
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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.
World Rugby just revealed female players face nearly 70% more online hate than men, but their new protection program is fighting back with real-world investigations. Eight abusers have already been referred to law enforcement across five countries.
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.
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