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British regulator Ofcom is enforcing new laws requiring porn sites to verify users are over 18, issuing major fines to companies that failed to protect children. The enforcement marks a significant win for online child safety advocates.
New European consumer protection laws are making online shopping safer for millions. The enforcement shows digital safety regulations are working as designed.
British regulators are asking major social media platforms to strengthen age checks after research showed 86% of children aged 10-12 have social media profiles despite minimum age limits. Seven companies including TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram must now prove they're keeping young children safer online.
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.
Britain's tech regulator just fast-tracked new protections requiring companies to block intimate images shared without consent, moving the deadline up by months. The decision comes as part of a broader push to make the internet safer for women and girls.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A new Nigerian fintech platform is helping thousands avoid online scams by holding payments until both buyers and sellers verify transactions are legitimate. PaySureFy uses AI to spot fraud before money changes hands.
Indian author and Rajya Sabha member Sudha Murty urged lawmakers to protect children from social media overexposure, calling for regulations similar to those protecting child actors. Her message resonates with parents worldwide struggling to balance sharing and shielding.
Toxic "forever chemicals" in seabird eggs have plummeted up to 74% over 55 years, proving that environmental regulations actually work. The dramatic decline tracks directly with government action to restrict PFAS production across North America.
A new study reveals that online communities provide autistic adults with genuine comfort and connection, often offering a physical ease that face-to-face interactions can't match. The findings challenge the assumption that in-person socializing is always better for everyone.
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.
Victims of online sexual harassment in Thailand can now request content removal themselves through a new digital court system, cutting out lengthy legal procedures. The "Take it down" channel launched Monday, marking the first time citizens can petition courts directly without traveling or waiting months.
A beloved sci-fi game is becoming a testing ground for the next generation of artificial intelligence. Google's DeepMind is teaming up with the makers of EVE Online to study how AI learns in complex, living virtual worlds.
The European Commission just hit AliExpress with a record-breaking fine for selling unsafe products, sending a powerful message that consumer safety comes first. The ruling marks a major step forward in holding global platforms accountable to rigorous safety standards.
When governments cracked down on "forever chemicals," toxic PFAS levels in Canadian seabirds plummeted 74 percent in two decades. The win proves regulation works, but scientists say newer replacement chemicals need the same treatment.
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