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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.
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.
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.
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.
New research shows we have just 5-10 years to shift from endless growth to sustainable wellbeing, or face steep declines in quality of life. The good news: we're not too far off track to maintain current prosperity through the century.
Scientists tested 12 free, 10-minute online exercises on thousands of adults with depression and found two that genuinely worked a month later. The breakthrough proves mental health support doesn't always require therapy appointments or medication.
Ghana is doing something revolutionary: letting children lead the conversation on protecting themselves online. As internet use among kids soars to 68%, young people are now shaping the policies that keep them safe.
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.
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.
Michelle Maile, a celebrated first-grade teacher, resigned from her job despite loving her students and school. Her viral Facebook post explains why thousands of teachers are making the same choice.
Six Malaysian YouTube creators are learning to teach parents how to protect their children online. The program tackles growing concerns about digital safety with trusted voices families already follow.
Amarillo ISD is rolling out a dedicated virtual school with teachers focused solely on online students, not juggling both in-person and remote classes. The program opens this fall with a $200,000 grant backing the first two years.
American High School received an official proclamation from Plantation's mayor for breaking down barriers to quality education. The online school is helping everyone from student athletes to incarcerated individuals earn their diplomas through innovative tech.
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.
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.
Arizona State University just made history by enrolling more than 200,000 students for the first time, with nearly 120,000 choosing online learning. The milestone shows how higher education is evolving to meet students where they are.
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