The F.T.C. barred an app for the first time from serving users under 18, citing child privacy and consumer protection violations, harming children with cyberbullying exposure.
NGL, marketed as a safe space for teens, exposed users to harmful activities; agreed to a $4.5 million settlement for violating laws.
Regulators urge for safety measures for children online, including health warning labels on social media and laws like the Kids Online Safety Act to protect young users.
The F.T.C. aims to protect children online by scrutinizing apps for child privacy violations, like NGL falsely claiming AI tools in preventing cyberbullying.
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