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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.
British police just opened a national center with £1.7 billion in funding to crack down on illegal knife sales to children and cut knife crime in half by 2035. The new hub will tackle online sellers who ignore age checks and sell deadly weapons to teens.
A Los Angeles jury ruled that Meta and Google must pay $3 million to a young woman whose mental health suffered from addictive app design, marking the first win in a lawsuit holding tech companies accountable for harm to children. The landmark decision could open doors for future cases against social media platforms.
A Los Angeles jury ruled that Meta and YouTube must pay $3 million to a young woman who proved their apps were designed to addict children. The groundbreaking verdict could open the door for thousands of similar cases waiting to be heard.
Thousands gathered in Wa, Ghana for Eid al-Fitr prayers, where religious and political leaders joined forces to combat youth drug abuse and advocate for educational reforms. Christians and Muslims pledged partnership to protect the next generation.
A small Indian state just became the nation's leader in protecting kids from tobacco, with 86% of schools now certified tobacco-free. Nearly 10,000 schools participate in anti-tobacco rallies and campaigns every year.
In a bold move, Pinterest's CEO is joining a growing global movement to protect young people from social media's documented harms. His call adds momentum to legislation already passing in Australia, France, and beyond.
Greece just rolled out Europe's first real-world digital age verification system to stop tobacco and alcohol sales to minors. The innovative app closes a loophole that let sellers claim they didn't know a customer's age.
Indonesia is introducing thoughtful age restrictions for social media that protect children without banning them entirely. The country joins a global movement to make digital spaces safer for young people.
Nigerian police dismantled a sophisticated "japa" scam that preyed on young people desperate to work abroad, rescuing over 100 victims who'd been tricked into selling everything they owned. The officers even rejected a $50,000 bribe to stop their investigation.
Snapchat has blocked over 415,000 accounts belonging to kids under 16 in Australia, as the country's world-first social media age ban takes effect. The move is part of a broader effort that's already removed 4.7 million underage accounts across all platforms.
France is fast-tracking a groundbreaking law to protect children from social media platforms, with parliament voting Monday on a ban for under-15s. If passed, the restriction takes effect when school starts in September.