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A groundbreaking two-week operation brought together Meta, the FBI, and tech giants to take down international scam networks, resulting in 63 arrests and the removal of 1.4 million fraudulent accounts. The coordinated effort targeted criminal organizations stealing billions from Americans through romance and investment scams.
After a three-year legal battle, X Corp agreed to pay $465,000 for failing to report how it fights child exploitation content on its platform. The ruling marks a major win for online safety regulators holding tech giants accountable.
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.
Kenya is training the next generation of tech leaders through a new partnership that brings AI and robotics education directly to students nationwide. The program combines hands-on learning with online safety education to prepare young people for tomorrow's digital economy.
As fake job ads surge across Europe, recruiters are getting more transparent about their openings to help job seekers spot the scams. Over 100 million professionals have now verified their identities on LinkedIn alone.
Democrats and Republicans are working together to update a 1996 law that shields social media companies from lawsuits. The bipartisan effort aims to hold platforms accountable for harmful content while preserving free speech.
Forgetting passwords could soon be a thing of the past. Britain's cybersecurity experts just gave the green light to a simpler, safer way to protect your online accounts.
The European Union, Thailand, and Southeast Asian nations just launched a major partnership to protect millions from cyber criminals and online fraud. Senior officials gathered in Bangkok to turn shared concerns into coordinated action against scam networks.
Digital strategist Deja Foxx went viral for speaking truth to power, then faced social media's darkest side. Now she's helping build the "girl internet," a growing network of women-led platforms prioritizing safety over engagement.
After juries found Meta and YouTube liable for harming young users, 70 parents whose children died or suffered traveled to Capitol Hill demanding action. Their message: the evidence is clear, now it's time for Congress to protect kids online.
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.
Britain's government is asking young people to help design new online safety rules before a major summit next week. Nearly 50,000 people have responded so far, but officials want more kids to share what digital life really feels like.
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.
A father's fight to protect his son's privacy just set a powerful precedent in India's highest courts. The Rajasthan High Court ruled that social media platforms must act immediately when private images are shared without consent.
April survived sex trafficking at age 12 and now works with an Indianapolis nonprofit helping other young survivors heal and rebuild their lives. Her story shows how mentorship and community support can transform lives after unimaginable trauma.
Nigeria just launched a $8 million research fund that will put universities at the forefront of the country's digital transformation. Over 200 researchers will tackle everything from AI to online safety, shaping policies that help millions benefit from new technology.
Google just made it easier to protect yourself from identity thieves and scammers. A new tool helps users remove personal information like phone numbers and addresses from search results with just a few clicks.
A jury found Meta liable for failing to protect children from predators and exploitation on Facebook and Instagram, awarding New Mexico $375 million. This landmark verdict marks one of the first major jury rulings holding social media companies accountable for child safety.
Major companies just signed a groundbreaking global accord to fight online scams that cost people $442 billion last year. The 2026 agreement unites tech firms, governments, and law enforcement to protect consumers and small businesses from increasingly sophisticated fraud.
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.
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