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#child-friendly-hosting

Estonia is the rare EU country opposing child social media bans

Estonia's education minister argues against social media bans for children, emphasizing the need for government and corporate responsibility instead.

fromHer Campus

They Knew, They Didn't Care, & We Are All Paying For It

Social media platforms like Instagram have been found liable for mental health damage to young users, with internal documents revealing harmful strategies targeting teens.

fromwww.cbc.ca

Toronto teens, parents, counsellors uncertain possible social media ban will be successful | CBC News

Valentina Poveda emphasizes the importance of social media for youth while acknowledging potential risks and advocating for parental involvement in online safety.

These are the countries moving to ban social media for children | TechCrunch

Countries are implementing social media bans for children to address risks like cyberbullying and mental health issues.

fromSilicon Canals

Age bans won't save kids from social media. Design mandates might - Silicon Canals

Children under 16 spend nearly five hours daily on social media, prompting a reevaluation of online regulation and corporate accountability.

fromwww.dw.com

Does age verification for social media help protect kids?

Governments are implementing age limits on social media to protect minors, but experts question the effectiveness of such measures.

Europe politics

Estonia is the rare EU country opposing child social media bans

Estonia's education minister argues against social media bans for children, emphasizing the need for government and corporate responsibility instead.

fromHer Campus

They Knew, They Didn't Care, & We Are All Paying For It

Social media platforms like Instagram have been found liable for mental health damage to young users, with internal documents revealing harmful strategies targeting teens.

fromwww.cbc.ca

Toronto teens, parents, counsellors uncertain possible social media ban will be successful | CBC News

Valentina Poveda emphasizes the importance of social media for youth while acknowledging potential risks and advocating for parental involvement in online safety.

These are the countries moving to ban social media for children | TechCrunch

Countries are implementing social media bans for children to address risks like cyberbullying and mental health issues.

fromSilicon Canals

Age bans won't save kids from social media. Design mandates might - Silicon Canals

Children under 16 spend nearly five hours daily on social media, prompting a reevaluation of online regulation and corporate accountability.

Roblox introduces mandatory age-gated account tiers

Roblox is implementing age-segregated accounts to enhance user safety and content appropriateness.

Games

Roblox introduces 'Kids' and 'Select' accounts for age-appropriate access to games and chat | TechCrunch

Roblox is introducing new account types for age-appropriate access to chat and games for kids and teens.

fromScary Mommy

Roblox Launches New Age-Based Accounts & Expanded Parental Controls

Roblox is implementing age-based accounts and enhanced parental controls to protect children from explicit content and potential predators.

fromTNW | Gaming

Roblox introduces mandatory age-gated account tiers amid child safety lawsuits

Roblox is implementing mandatory age-gated account tiers to enhance child safety and content access based on age.

Roblox defends expanded agechecks after parents raise concerns over errors

Roblox is expanding its child safety system with age-specific accounts, despite concerns about misclassification of users and reduced parental controls.

Roblox plans new age-based accounts for child safety

Roblox is enhancing child protection features with age verification and restricted accounts for users aged 5 to 15.

Roblox introduces mandatory age-gated account tiers

Roblox is implementing age-segregated accounts to enhance user safety and content appropriateness.

Games

Roblox introduces 'Kids' and 'Select' accounts for age-appropriate access to games and chat | TechCrunch

Roblox is introducing new account types for age-appropriate access to chat and games for kids and teens.

fromScary Mommy

Roblox Launches New Age-Based Accounts & Expanded Parental Controls

Roblox is implementing age-based accounts and enhanced parental controls to protect children from explicit content and potential predators.

fromTNW | Gaming

Roblox introduces mandatory age-gated account tiers amid child safety lawsuits

Roblox is implementing mandatory age-gated account tiers to enhance child safety and content access based on age.

Roblox defends expanded agechecks after parents raise concerns over errors

Roblox is expanding its child safety system with age-specific accounts, despite concerns about misclassification of users and reduced parental controls.

Roblox plans new age-based accounts for child safety

Roblox is enhancing child protection features with age verification and restricted accounts for users aged 5 to 15.

AI chatbots are subtly trying to make you buy more stuff - here's how to protect yourself

AI can influence consumer purchasing decisions without their awareness, often through subtle persuasion methods.

fromNature

20 hours ago

Researchers: here's how to audit your fragmented digital identity

A search for 'Guo Wei' in ORCID returned 616 profiles, none affiliated with the Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, highlighting the difficulty in verifying academic identities.

Higher education

Majority of Australian kids are still on banned social media platforms, study finds

These results raise major questions about the effectiveness of Australia's social media ban and show it would be a high stakes gamble for the UK to follow suit now.

Public health

US news

fromwww.npr.org

2 hours ago

Law enforcement is trying to combat abusive AI. Experts say easier said than done

An Ohio man was convicted under the 2025 Take It Down Act for creating and distributing AI-generated abusive sexual images.

UK news

Phone firms should use technology to stop children taking nudes, police chief says

Tech firms must enhance children's online safety by preventing the creation of nude images on their devices, according to law enforcement officials.

Runtime security becomes critical as AI accelerates threats

Artificial intelligence accelerates innovation and cyber threats, necessitating a focus on runtime security for effective enterprise protection.

Mental health

fromKqed

Google Updates Suicide, Self-Harm Safeguards in Gemini as AI Lawsuits Mount | KQED

Google's Gemini chatbot will direct users to a support hotline during potential crises related to suicide or self-harm.

Information security

fromTechzine Global

Runtime security becomes critical as AI accelerates threats

Artificial intelligence accelerates innovation and cyber threats, necessitating a focus on runtime security for effective enterprise protection.

Mental health

fromKqed

Google Updates Suicide, Self-Harm Safeguards in Gemini as AI Lawsuits Mount | KQED

Google's Gemini chatbot will direct users to a support hotline during potential crises related to suicide or self-harm.

Kingston police investigating alleged 'sexualized' TikTok convo involving school employee

Kingston police are investigating a former school employee for allegedly having inappropriate conversations with a minor on social media.

fromRoute Fifty

Getting privacy policy right in a competitive digital economy

State and local leaders aim to balance privacy protection with economic competitiveness, as inconsistent privacy laws can hinder business operations and consumer trust.

To teach in the time of ChatGPT is to know pain

Generative AI has significantly complicated the role of college instructors, making teaching more challenging and demoralizing.

Artificial intelligence

Custom AI Governance Services: The Missing Piece In Your L&D Strategy

Many L&D teams adopt AI tools without ensuring fairness, transparency, and accountability in their training programs.

US politics

fromWIRED

The Internet's Most Powerful Archiving Tool Is in Peril

US media companies are restricting the Wayback Machine's ability to archive their content, despite benefiting from its preservation of information.

Intellectual property law

fromTNW | Eu

3 days ago

Estonia is the rare EU country opposing bans on children's social media use

Estonia and Belgium declined the Jutland Declaration, emphasizing different concerns about age-based social media restrictions and advocating for digital literacy instead.

fromHoodline

3 days ago

Seattle Children's In Wiretap Showdown as Ad Heavyweight Jumps Into Pixel Fight

Seattle Children's Hospital faces legal challenges over website tracking, with potential implications for ad measurement and analytics if plaintiffs succeed.

UK politics

Tech bosses could face jail for failing to remove revenge porn from websites

New government proposals aim to hold tech executives accountable for failing to remove revenge porn from their platforms.

#child-safety

fromComputerWeekly.com

Parenting

Tech can't wait for regulation to protect children online | Computer Weekly

Irresponsible failure': Google, Meta, Snap and Microsoft slam EU over child sexual abuse law lapse

The European parliament has blocked the extension of a law allowing tech firms to scan for child sexual exploitation, creating a legal gap for child safety.

Privacy professionals

OpenAI releases a new safety blueprint to address the rise in child sexual exploitation | TechCrunch

Tech bills of the week: Child social media safety, Data center moratorium, and more

New child safety legislation, Sammy's Law, aims to enhance parental control over children's social media use through safety notifications and monitoring tools.

fromMedium

7 months ago

Privacy technologies

Child Safety vs. Corporate Profits Online

Roblox's monetization incentives enable unsafe, poorly moderated experiences for children, while Sprocket prioritizes age verification, privacy, and child safety.

fromComputerWeekly.com

Tech can't wait for regulation to protect children online | Computer Weekly

Harmful online content for children results from profit-driven algorithms, not parenting or education failures.

Irresponsible failure': Google, Meta, Snap and Microsoft slam EU over child sexual abuse law lapse

The European parliament has blocked the extension of a law allowing tech firms to scan for child sexual exploitation, creating a legal gap for child safety.

OpenAI releases a new safety blueprint to address the rise in child sexual exploitation | TechCrunch

OpenAI has introduced a Child Safety Blueprint to combat AI-enabled child exploitation and enhance child protection efforts in the U.S.

Tech bills of the week: Child social media safety, Data center moratorium, and more

New child safety legislation, Sammy's Law, aims to enhance parental control over children's social media use through safety notifications and monitoring tools.

fromMedium

7 months ago

Privacy technologies

Child Safety vs. Corporate Profits Online

more#child-safety

Law

Meta must face Massachusetts lawsuit over youth social media addiction, court rules

Meta Platforms faces a lawsuit for allegedly designing addictive features targeting young users, as ruled by the Massachusetts supreme judicial court.

fromSecuritymagazine

School's Out, But Security's Not: Preparing for K-12 Summertime Security

Summer vacation does not reduce security threats in K-12 environments; instead, the nature of risks changes significantly.

fromBoston.com

fromwww.businessinsider.com

Mass. House passes bill restricting teen social media and phones in schools

"The harmful impacts of unregulated technology on our children are something our educators and librarians have long been concerned about," said Jessica Tang, president of the American Federation of Teachers, Massachusetts.

Boston

Startup companies

I vibe coded time-saving tools for boomers like my parents. They picked up on AI fast, and it's made their lives less lonely and easier.

AI technology has transformed how older generations interact with tech, enabling quicker solutions and support from younger individuals.

UX design

fromEntrepreneur

The Hidden Risk Behind Every 'Frictionless' Digital Experience

Digital experiences should prioritize human agency over pressure tactics to foster trust and informed decision-making.

fromwww.dw.com

8 hours ago

Dangerous Apps In the Web of Data Brokers

Smartphone apps collect detailed location data, often shared with data brokers, posing security risks to users, including soldiers and government officials.

#cybersecurity

Information security

FCC selects ioXt Alliance to lead cyber labeling program

fromTheregister

NHS Scotland-linked domains push pr0n and illegal streams

Scottish healthcare provider domains have been hijacked to promote adult content and illegal sports streams.

Information security

FCC selects ioXt Alliance to lead cyber labeling program

fromTheregister

NHS Scotland-linked domains push pr0n and illegal streams

Scottish healthcare provider domains have been hijacked to promote adult content and illegal sports streams.

more#cybersecurity

fromSecurityWeek

BrowserGate: Claims of LinkedIn 'Spying' Clash With Security Research Findings

LinkedIn allegedly scans users' computers to collect data on browser extensions, raising concerns about corporate espionage.

7 Challenges Of Distributed Learning (And How An LMS Solves Them)

LMS platforms are essential for managing and scaling learning across distributed teams effectively.

US news

Intellectual property law

Moment Roblox predator arrested after grooming 14-year-old girl

A 19-year-old man was jailed for 28 months for sexually exploiting a 14-year-old girl he met on Roblox.

fromElectronic Frontier Foundation

Comparison Shopping Is Not a (Computer) Crime

AI tools can help consumers find better prices, but Amazon is attempting to block them using legal claims.

Higher education

fromInfoWorld

Cloud degrees are moving online

Accredited online cloud computing degrees are expanding, reducing costs and providing practical value for students and employers.

Marketing tech

fromDigiday

While AI is building the web faster than ever, accessibility can't be left behind

AI has accelerated marketing processes, but speed can compromise accessibility, impacting customer experience and conversion rates for people with disabilities.

fromFortune

Schools across America are quietly admitting that screens in classrooms made students worse off and are reversing years of tech-first policies | Fortune

McPherson Middle School banned laptops after finding they distracted students from learning, transitioning to pen and paper for note-taking.

Instagram expands its movie inspired content restriction for teens internationally | TechCrunch

Instagram is implementing stricter content restrictions for teen accounts globally, focusing on reducing exposure to harmful themes.

Meta Is Pulling Down Ads That Seek to Recruit Clients for Social Media Addiction Litigation

Meta is removing ads from attorneys recruiting clients for social media addiction lawsuits after recent legal defeats.

fromwww.socialmediatoday.com

Meta removes ads that encourage litigation against the company

Meta limits free speech by removing ads from attorneys seeking clients harmed by social media, contradicting Zuckerberg's claims about promoting free expression.

Law

fromgizmodo.com

Meta Is Pulling Down Ads That Seek to Recruit Clients for Social Media Addiction Litigation

Meta is removing ads from attorneys recruiting clients for social media addiction lawsuits after recent legal defeats.

fromwww.socialmediatoday.com

Meta removes ads that encourage litigation against the company

Meta limits free speech by removing ads from attorneys seeking clients harmed by social media, contradicting Zuckerberg's claims about promoting free expression.

I Noticed an Upsetting Change in My 7-Year-Old. I Traced It Back to One Specific, Grotesque Segment of YouTube.

YouTube influences children's values, promoting materialism and superficiality through content focused on luxury and fame.

YouTube blasted by hundreds of experts over 'AI slop' videos served up to kids

YouTube faces criticism for AI-generated videos harming children's development and is urged to label and restrict such content.

fromSlate Magazine

I Noticed an Upsetting Change in My 7-Year-Old. I Traced It Back to One Specific, Grotesque Segment of YouTube.

YouTube influences children's values, promoting materialism and superficiality through content focused on luxury and fame.

YouTube blasted by hundreds of experts over 'AI slop' videos served up to kids

YouTube faces criticism for AI-generated videos harming children's development and is urged to label and restrict such content.

more#youtube

Dad stuck in support nightmare after teen lied about age on Discord

Discord failed to provide adequate support for a hacked account belonging to a minor, despite knowing the user's age.

fromPrivacy International

3 days ago

Why Learning Systems Must Evolve Beyond Platforms

Learning must evolve into integrated, ecosystem-driven environments to support continuous, real-time engagement in modern workplaces.

US news

fromElectronic Frontier Foundation

Dangerous data

US police misuse warrantless access to personal data, leading to wrongful arrests and life-altering consequences for innocent individuals.

Information security

Yikes, Encryption's Y2K Moment is Coming Years Early

Google has moved its quantum preparedness deadline for cryptography to 2029 due to advancements in technology.

fromIndependent

My parents help lots with childcare, but they let the kids play with on screens too much. Can I raise this without sounding ungrateful?

Grandparents providing childcare may need guidance on implementing parental rules regarding screen time.

AI-Generated Learning Content Governance: Ensuring Quality, Accuracy, And Trust

The main concern for L&D managers is the reliability of AI-generated content, not just its speed.

The list of countries banning young teens from social media keeps getting bigger. Here's the latest

Greece plans to ban social media use for under-15s starting January 1, 2027, citing concerns over mental health and addiction.

Greece to ban social media for under-15s from next year

Greece plans to ban social media access for under-15s to address youth anxiety and sleep issues, effective January next year.

Greece will ban all kids under 15 from using social media

Greece will ban children under 15 from using social media starting next year due to concerns over mental health and screen time.

fromTNW | Government-Policy

Greece will ban under-15s from social media from 2027

Greece will ban children under 15 from social media starting January 1, 2027, with 80% public support.

The list of countries banning young teens from social media keeps getting bigger. Here's the latest

Greece plans to ban social media use for under-15s starting January 1, 2027, citing concerns over mental health and addiction.

Greece to ban social media for under-15s from next year

Greece plans to ban social media access for under-15s to address youth anxiety and sleep issues, effective January next year.

Greece will ban all kids under 15 from using social media

Greece will ban children under 15 from using social media starting next year due to concerns over mental health and screen time.

fromTNW | Government-Policy

Greece will ban under-15s from social media from 2027

Greece will ban children under 15 from social media starting January 1, 2027, with 80% public support.

AI 'slop' is flooding YouTube Kids-and more than 200 groups and experts are calling for a ban | Fortune

Over 200 child advocacy groups demand YouTube ban AI-generated videos, citing their negative impact on children's development and the platform's profit from them.

Online marketing

fromThe Conversation

4 weeks ago

Why harmful content keeps reaching children online - and what advertising has to do with it

Internet platforms' advertising-based business model prioritizes user attention over content safety, causing algorithms to amplify harmful material to children regardless of social consequences.

Websites that hijack your back button must stop by June 15 or face Google's wrath

Google mandates that the back button must function as expected, enforcing policies against back button hijacking to enhance user experience.

fromMarTech

9 hours ago

How Google's removal tools work for SEO and reputation management | MarTech

Google provides removal tools for search results that are often misunderstood and underused.

fromSecurityWeek

Google Rolls Out Cookie Theft Protections in Chrome

Google introduces Device Bound Session Credentials in Chrome to enhance security against session cookie theft.

5 hours ago

Websites that hijack your back button must stop by June 15 or face Google's wrath

Google mandates that the back button must function as expected, enforcing policies against back button hijacking to enhance user experience.

fromMarTech

9 hours ago

How Google's removal tools work for SEO and reputation management | MarTech

Google provides removal tools for search results that are often misunderstood and underused.

fromSecurityWeek

Google Rolls Out Cookie Theft Protections in Chrome

Google introduces Device Bound Session Credentials in Chrome to enhance security against session cookie theft.

Europe Gets Serious About Age Verification Online

Five EU countries are testing a digital wallet for age verification, but progress varies significantly among them.

fromGamesBeat

Understanding the updated COPPA rules and their impact on child safety

New COPPA rule amendments effective April 2026 will require separate parental consent for targeted advertising and data sharing in children's games.

fromHer Campus

Why Website Cookies Aren't As Sweet As They Sound

Website cookies can raise serious privacy concerns due to their role in tracking user behavior and collecting personal data.

Fifteen-year-old Noah hasn't been kicked off any social media platforms he's still fighting Australia's under-16 ban in court

The social media ban for under-16s in Australia has not significantly impacted teens' online experiences, with many still accessing platforms despite the restrictions.

fromScary Mommy

3 weeks ago

What Apps To Put On Your Kid's First Tablet, According To Parents

Parents recommend PBS Kids Video, PBS Kids Games, and ABC Mouse as trusted, educational tablet apps for young children that offer wholesome content without intrusive ads.

fromwww.dw.com

Online porn sites putting kids' safety at risk, EU says

Social media and porn sites are accused of endangering children's rights by allowing underage access to adult content without proper age verification.

#age-verification

fromDigital Trends

Miscellaneous

After social media, app stores and search engines are the next target for age-gating

fromFortune

Americans want kids shielded from the internet. They don't trust websites or the government to do anything about it | Fortune

Public support for age verification laws exists, but many believe these laws are ineffective and easily bypassed.

Social media firms asked to toughen up age checks for under-13s

UK regulators demand major tech platforms implement robust age verification for under-13s to prevent unauthorized access and protect children's safety online.

Tech industry

Discord will soon require age verification to access adult content

fromDigital Trends

Miscellaneous

After social media, app stores and search engines are the next target for age-gating

fromFortune

Americans want kids shielded from the internet. They don't trust websites or the government to do anything about it | Fortune

Public support for age verification laws exists, but many believe these laws are ineffective and easily bypassed.

Social media firms asked to toughen up age checks for under-13s

UK regulators demand major tech platforms implement robust age verification for under-13s to prevent unauthorized access and protect children's safety online.

Tech industry

Discord will soon require age verification to access adult content

more#age-verification

fromwww.cbc.ca

EU charges porn sites with breaching rules meant to keep children from accessing adult content | CBC News

Adult content platforms face charges for allowing children access to pornographic content, risking significant fines under EU regulations.

EU says Pornhub and others failed to stop minors accessing adult content

The European Commission demands porn platforms implement effective age verification to protect minors from accessing harmful content.

Balancing Personalization nd Privacy n Adaptive Learning

Adaptive learning refers to educational systems that use data, algorithms, and Artificial Intelligence to tailor learning experiences to individual users. Unlike traditional one-size-fits-all instruction, adaptive models adjust content, pacing, assessments, and feedback based on learner performance, behavior, and preferences.

Online learning

World news

These are the countries moving to ban social media for children | TechCrunch

Multiple countries are implementing or proposing laws restricting social media access for children and teens to address online harms while raising privacy and effectiveness concerns.

US politics

Google accused of grooming' 13-year-old by telling them to ditch parental controls

Google emailed under-13s outlining how to turn off parental controls, sparking accusations of grooming; parents will now have to approve supervision changes after a policy update.

WhatsApp introduces parent-managed accounts for pre-teens

WhatsApp launches parent-managed accounts for pre-teens globally, enabling parents to control messaging, calling, contacts, and group participation through a PIN-protected system.

fromwww.aljazeera.com

Privacy professionals

Child rights org says Google undermines parental control of child accounts

fromGSMArena.com

WhatsApp introduces parent-managed accounts for pre-teens

WhatsApp launches parent-managed accounts for pre-teens globally, enabling parents to control messaging, calling, contacts, and group participation through a PIN-protected system.

fromwww.aljazeera.com

Privacy professionals

Child rights org says Google undermines parental control of child accounts

more#parental-controls

fromSlate Magazine

My Son Was Being Disgusting Online. My Solution Has Had Unintended Consequences.

I have a 14-year-old son, "Tim." About a month ago, I caught Tim on making lewd and disgusting posts in an online forum. Both as punishment and for his own online safety, I cut all internet connection from the house except for my own personal computer. If he needs to go online, he goes through me, under my supervision. He complained, of course.

Parenting

We must protect young people from online harms | Letters

Online platforms expose young people to widespread misogyny and harmful content, requiring comprehensive regulation and design changes rather than age bans alone.

fromThe Verge

fromThe Jerusalem Post | JPost.com

FTC declines to enforce a kids privacy law for data collected to verify users' ages

Age verification technologies are some of the most child-protective technologies to emerge in decades. Our statement incentivizes operators to use these innovative tools, empowering parents to protect their children online.

Privacy professionals

UAE makes parents legally liable for kids' online safety | The Jerusalem Post

Parents and guardians in the UAE are now legally required to supervise their children's online activity under the country's new Child Digital Safety Law, which transforms digital safety from guidance into enforceable responsibility. The legislation applies not only to families but also to global platforms used by children in the UAE, even if those companies have no physical presence in the country.

Privacy professionals