#child-safety

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Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
1 day ago

The Neighbor Kids Keep Trespassing on Our Property. It's Going to End in Disaster.

Property owners face legal liability for child injuries on their land from attractive nuisances like frozen ponds, requiring immediate protective action beyond verbal warnings.
#social-media-ban
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

Bereaved parents urge MPs to support social media ban for under-16s

Twenty-three bereaved parents urge MPs to ban social media for under-16s, arguing parents cannot regulate billion-dollar tech companies alone.
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago
Digital life

India's Karnataka signals intent to ban social media for under-16s | TechCrunch

Karnataka plans to ban social media for children under 16, joining a global movement to restrict young people's platform access amid concerns over effectiveness and enforcement challenges.
Media industry
fromMashable
1 day ago

Indonesia to ban social media for children under 16

Indonesia bans social media for users under 16 starting March 28, citing pornography, cyberbullying, fraud, and addiction concerns on platforms like X, YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Threads, Roblox, and Bigo Live.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

Bereaved parents urge MPs to support social media ban for under-16s

Twenty-three bereaved parents urge MPs to ban social media for under-16s, arguing parents cannot regulate billion-dollar tech companies alone.
Digital life
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago

India's Karnataka signals intent to ban social media for under-16s | TechCrunch

Karnataka plans to ban social media for children under 16, joining a global movement to restrict young people's platform access amid concerns over effectiveness and enforcement challenges.
#meta-litigation
fromFortune
3 days ago
Public health

'That's not what we're trying to do': Mark Zuckerberg rejects claims that Facebook and Instagram are addictive at New Mexico social media trial | Fortune

fromFast Company
4 days ago
Social media marketing

Meta CEO Zuckerberg takes issue with the word 'addictive' in deposition shown at landmark trial

fromFortune
3 days ago
Public health

'That's not what we're trying to do': Mark Zuckerberg rejects claims that Facebook and Instagram are addictive at New Mexico social media trial | Fortune

Social media marketing
fromFast Company
4 days ago

Meta CEO Zuckerberg takes issue with the word 'addictive' in deposition shown at landmark trial

Meta CEO Zuckerberg testified that Facebook and Instagram set engagement goals to increase teenage user time while internal research documented addictive features and harms to young users.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.mercurynews.com
6 days ago

Trial against Meta in New Mexico highlights video depositions by top executives

New Mexico prosecutors presented video depositions of Meta executives to prove the company failed to disclose known harms to children on Instagram and Facebook, violating consumer protection laws.
fromwww.marinij.com
4 days ago

Marin County police arrest alleged child kidnapper

Police said the suspect took the child during a family dispute. Police arrested the suspect after he and the child exited a vehicle on Center Road. The child was reunited with relatives. No injuries were reported.
US news
Parenting
fromCN Traveller
5 days ago

These are the best cities in the world to raise a family in 2026, with one charming European capital claiming second place

Brisbane ranks first globally for raising families, excelling in green spaces per capita and safety while offering an outdoor lifestyle appealing to expats.
SF parents
fromBoston.com
5 days ago

Staff member at special needs residential program in Franklin accused of breaking autistic student's arm

A residential program employee in Franklin was indicted for allegedly breaking an autistic student's arm during an incident in October 2025.
SF parents
fromSFGATE
5 days ago

Mother, 26, dies in California while protecting son from dogs

A 26-year-old Arizona mother died after shielding her 5-year-old son from three attacking dogs in California, while her son survived with severe injuries.
#social-media-regulation
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 days ago

Government slammed as proposed social media ban for under-16s set to be axed

The government proposes replacing a blanket social media ban for under-16s with flexible ministerial powers to restrict specific internet services and features for children.
fromExchangewire
1 week ago
London startup

Digest: UK to Trial Social Media Ban on Under-16s; Google Patent Hints at AI-Generated Landing Pages

fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
UK politics

When Maga oligarchs control the platforms, it isn't really a debate about free speech' | Rafael Behr

Governments face pressure to restrict under-16s' access to social media to protect children from harmful, attention-optimised content while balancing adult online freedoms.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
UK politics

Even British teenagers want tighter laws around social media but let's make it part of a broader vision for children | Gaby Hinsliff

Growing political and parental pressure seeks to ban under-15s from social media to protect children from harm, manipulation, and harmful online content.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 days ago

Government slammed as proposed social media ban for under-16s set to be axed

The government proposes replacing a blanket social media ban for under-16s with flexible ministerial powers to restrict specific internet services and features for children.
London startup
fromExchangewire
1 week ago

Digest: UK to Trial Social Media Ban on Under-16s; Google Patent Hints at AI-Generated Landing Pages

The UK launches a social media consultation for under-16s including potential bans and usage limits, Google patents AI-generated search landing pages, and Roblox surpasses TikTok in Gen Z shopping growth.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
UK politics

Even British teenagers want tighter laws around social media but let's make it part of a broader vision for children | Gaby Hinsliff

Privacy technologies
fromEngadget
1 week ago

Australia will consider requiring app stores to block AI services without age verification

Australia's regulators are requiring AI chatbots to implement age verification by March 9 to restrict access for users under 16, with potential fines up to A$49.5 million for non-compliance.
#child-abuse
SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Calabasas private school teacher secretly took pictures of female students, prosecutors say

A 39-year-old teacher at a private Calabasas school was arrested and charged with child molestation and secretly photographing at least four students after an 11-year-old reported the illegal picture-taking.
Privacy technologies
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

The world wants to ban children from social media, but there will be grave consequences for us all | Taylor Lorenz

Global social media bans for minors, framed as child safety measures, enable mass surveillance and censorship while lacking evidence of effectiveness in addressing mental health crises.
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

Ebony Alert issued for missing 15-year-old boy in Oakland

A 15-year-old boy named Cameron Parker was reported missing in Oakland and an Ebony Alert was issued for his safe return.
fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

My Wife Won't Let Our Daughter Attend a Sleepover for a Ridiculous Reason. I Think She Is Way Overreacting.

There's an analogy I've heard many times that may be helpful here: If there are a few poison M&Ms in a bag of 30, should you feel safe eating it? What's three out of 30, right? Is it likely that James or someone else will do something inappropriate? No, but is it impossible? Also no.
Parenting
Privacy professionals
fromThe Atlantic
1 week ago

Meta Says It Cares About Kids. New Documents Tell a Different Story.

Meta prioritized user growth over child safety despite public commitments, delaying implementation of protective measures even when internal staff documented severe risks to minors.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Amid angry backlash, serial child molester is rearrested the same day he was set to be paroled

This is one I'm screaming about. The former Sacramento County district attorney who prosecuted Funston expressed strong opposition to his release, reflecting the intensity of concern among law enforcement and victims regarding his scheduled freedom from state prison.
US news
Mental health
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

Instagram says it will notify parents about searches for terms related to suicide

Instagram will alert parents enrolled in its supervision program if teens repeatedly search for suicide or self-harm related terms, while blocking such content from search results and directing users to helplines.
US news
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 week ago

Video shows rescue of family from Milpitas apartment fire; toddler and dog thrown from balcony

Milpitas police officers caught a three-year-old child and family dog dropped from a burning second-floor apartment balcony, safely rescuing the family from the fire.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

Livermore man charged with misdemeanor for allegedly taking picture up 11-year-old's dress

On Jan. 24, a woman and her fiance allegedly caught him taking a picture up her skirt. The man confronted Sanchez, who said he was going through a hard time but fled the store when the man called police, authorities said. The Walgreens manager helped police identify Sanchez as a suspect.
Privacy professionals
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago

Trans man jumps in frigid lake & saves baby from drowning: "I wasn't going to let that baby die" - LGBTQ Nation

And so I just jumped in. My only thing was, 'You got to get this baby out of here.' If she's going down, I'll go down with her, but the goal is to get us both up.
Chicago
fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

My Brother Lives on a Lake. What He Lets His Kids Do There Is Putting Them in Grave Danger.

As the father of kids who are right about those ages, I can concur that it's probably not a great idea for my kids to go down to the dock unsupervised even though they can swim and won't jump in or get pulled in by some giant man-eating horseshoe crab. If it were my kids, I would never leave them alone for more than five minutes.
Parenting
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Meta's AI sending junk' tips to DoJ, US child abuse investigators say

We get a lot of tips from Meta that are just kind of junk. Meta is providing thousands of tips each month. It's pretty overwhelming because we're getting so many reports, but the quality of the reports is really lacking in terms of our ability to take serious action.
Public health
#parenting
#roblox
fromGameSpot
2 weeks ago
California

LA Sues Roblox Over "Unsafe Online Environment" For Kids, Marking Yet Another Roblox Lawsuit

fromGameSpot
2 weeks ago
California

LA Sues Roblox Over "Unsafe Online Environment" For Kids, Marking Yet Another Roblox Lawsuit

Law
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Roblox sued by Los Angeles over claims platform makes children easy prey for pedophiles'

Roblox exposes children to sexual content, exploitation, and online predators due to inadequate moderation and ineffective age-verification systems.
fromEntrepreneur
2 weeks ago

Judge Bans Meta Ray-Bans at Zuckerberg Instagram Trial

Mark Zuckerberg walked into court to defend Instagram from accusations it addicts children. But it was his entourage that drew the attention of the judge. At least two people flanking the Meta CEO on Wednesday wore Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses-AI-equipped eyewear that can record video. Judge Carolyn Kuhl immediately issued a warning. "If you have done that, you must delete that, or you will be held in contempt of the court," she said, according to CNBC. "This is very serious."
Gadgets
#tiktok
#instagram
fromTODAY.com
2 weeks ago
Public health

Mark Zuckerberg Grilled About Underage Instagram Users, Social Media Addiction During Landmark Trial

fromTODAY.com
2 weeks ago
Public health

Mark Zuckerberg Grilled About Underage Instagram Users, Social Media Addiction During Landmark Trial

#meta
fromEngadget
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

Mark Zuckerberg was initially opposed to parental controls for AI chatbots, according to legal filing

fromEngadget
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

Mark Zuckerberg was initially opposed to parental controls for AI chatbots, according to legal filing

#social-media-addiction
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago
Law

At the Meta and YouTube trial, plaintiff's lawyer says social media is 'addicting the brains of children'

fromFast Company
3 weeks ago
Law

At the Meta and YouTube trial, plaintiff's lawyer says social media is 'addicting the brains of children'

#digital-services-act
fromQNS
3 weeks ago

Firefighters rescue two boys from pond in Springfield Park after one fell through the ice: FDNY - QNS

About halfway out onto the ice, the ice gave way, and I went into the water," the probie said. "It was definitely cold, but I mean all I really had thoughts of was getting to this kid, because regardless of if I was cold or not, he was even colder. I just knew I had to get out there. I had to secure him so he doesn't go underwater.
New York City
Artificial intelligence
fromAxios
3 weeks ago

Meta largely fails to protect kids from AI chatbots, per its own tests

Meta's chatbots show high failure rates at blocking dangerous content, exposing minors to child sexual exploitation, violent/sex-related content, and suicide/self-harm material.
fromInverse
3 weeks ago

55 Insanely Clever Things for Your Home That Seem So Bizarre

Some home products might look a little quirky at first, but when you see them in action, it's clear they solve those everyday annoyances that constantly drive you nuts - you know, cluttered cabinets, dark hallways in the middle of the night, remote controls that always go missing. That's why we carefully curated the list below. From small upgrades to inventions that feel straight-up genius, these picks will make a huge difference.
Gadgets
fromBuzzFeed
3 weeks ago

49 Photos of Forgotten '70s Things That Will Make Any Boomer Feel Instantly Nostalgic

1. Soda and beer cans that came with pull tabs:
History
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Parents of baby killed at nursery call for compulsory CCTV cameras

The morning of 9 May 2022 had started like any other for Katie Wheeler, by dropping off her nine-month-old daughter Genevieve at nursery and telling her: I love you sweetie. Despite thinking she would be in a protected environment, Genevieve, known as Gigi to her loved ones, would be found unresponsive hours later. Nursery worker Kate Roughley had swaddled Gigi so tightly that she had been unable to move.
UK news
#social-media-litigation
fromFortune
3 weeks ago
Law

Google lawyer on YouTube: 'It's not social media addiction when it's not social media and it's not an addiction' | Fortune

fromFortune
3 weeks ago
Law

Google lawyer on YouTube: 'It's not social media addiction when it's not social media and it's not an addiction' | Fortune

Law
fromLos Angeles Times
4 weeks ago

Trial starts in L.A. lawsuit alleging Instagram and YouTube knew apps harmed kids

A civil trial in Los Angeles will determine if social media companies can be held liable for designing addictive products that harmed children, costing billions.
#social-media
fromSFGATE
4 weeks ago
Public health

Arguments to begin in landmark social media addiction trial set in Los Angeles

fromSFGATE
4 weeks ago
Public health

Arguments to begin in landmark social media addiction trial set in Los Angeles

Privacy technologies
fromThe Verge
4 weeks ago

Discord will require a face scan or ID for full access next month

Discord will default all accounts to a teen-appropriate experience and require age verification for access to age-restricted features starting in March.
Tech industry
fromEngadget
4 weeks ago

Discord will soon require age verification to access adult content

Discord will default users to a teen-appropriate experience and require age verification to access adult content, age-gated spaces, and certain communication features.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

A daycare worker threw a shoe at a 5-year-old in front of her coworkers. They were all fired

Three staff members at Destiny Development Center in Inglewood were fired after a video showed an aide throwing a shoe at a 5-year-old.
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

We Have a Regular Nighttime Visitor, and My Husband Is Egging Him On

My husband, "James," is doing something I think is extremely irresponsible with our 6-year-old son "Kaden" and I'm desperate for a neutral party to give me some ammo with which to shut it down. For the past month, a raccoon has been going through our backyard at night. Originally we all got a kick out of watching it meandering through from the window (Kaden is a big fan of the Guardians of the Galaxy movies, which feature a raccoon).
Pets
Social justice
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Good urbanism isn't any good if you're not allowed to walk or bike

Cultural fear and aggressive policing curtail children's independent mobility despite urban design intended for all ages.
Gadgets
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

AT&T launches a smartphone for kids that's really for parents

AT&T launched the amiGO Jr. Phone with parental-control app offering location tracking, contact limits, safe zones, schedules, plus a companion watch and tablet.
Miscellaneous
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Adrian Weckler: Europe's ruling on TikTok is a far more powerful way to protect kids than any social media ban

European Commission requires TikTok to change core app design or exit the EU market, intensifying regulatory pressure on social media platforms to protect children.
US news
fromTODAY.com
1 month ago

EXCLUSIVE: Camp Mystic Parents Whose 8-Year-Old Daughter Remains Missing File Lawsuit

Parents of missing 8-year-old Cile Steward sued Camp Mystic owners alleging preventable failures during fatal flash flood as camp plans to reopen.
Law
fromReadWrite
1 month ago

Attorney General to sue illegal gambling apps in Washington

Unlicensed casino-style apps operating without Washington licenses have taken over $225 million since 2020 while failing to verify ages and targeting children.
California
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 month ago

12-year-old snowboarder falls off ski lift at Mammoth Mountain, video shows

A 12-year-old snowboarder fell from a Mammoth Mountain ski lift, missed a safety net, landed hard on snow, and did not suffer serious injuries.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Are You Co-parenting or Controlling?

Avoid micromanaging a co-parent's household; preserve flexibility, prioritize children's safety, and separate protective concerns from attempts to control routines.
World news
fromEngadget
1 month ago

Egypt to block Roblox for all users

Egypt has banned the Roblox gaming platform, citing child protection concerns and coordinating enforcement through national media and telecommunications regulators.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Dear Abby: If I see this man around kids, do I have to say something?

The man is pleasant and friendly. If I had not known this information, I would have suggested he and his wife get together with my husband and other friends. There are no children in my household, so no one would be endangered by his presence. Should this information about his sex offender status change how I see or respect him? Neither he nor his wife knows that I know, and I don't plan to tell them or anyone else.
Relationships
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Russell Nicolet: Fighting for Dog Bite Victims in Midwest

Dog bite injuries are unfortunately common. Nationwide, around 4.5 million people are bitten by dogs each year, and nearly one in five bites results in infection. Children are particularly at risk, with half of all bites requiring medical care involving kids. In Wisconsin alone, over 500 dog bite injury claims were filed in a recent year, highlighting the prevalence of these traumatic incidents.
Law
fromSocial Media Today
1 month ago

Snapchat Says its Restricted 415k Teen Accounts in Australia

There are real technical limitations to accurate and dependable age verification. The Australian government's own trial, published in 2025, found that available age estimation technology was only accurate to within 2-3 years on average. In practice, this means some young people under 16 may be able to bypass protections, potentially leaving them with reduced safeguards, while others over 16 may incorrectly lose access.
World news
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

We'd Finally Figured Out How to Handle My Brother's Kids. Now They're Moving to Our Town.

Prioritize children’s safety by limiting exposure to family situations where unresolved, physical conflicts among relatives routinely alarm and endanger young children.
Relationships
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Dear Abby: Should my husband dress like that when our grandchild is around?

Maintain appropriate boundaries: wear a shirt and shorts around visiting young grandchildren, and warn loved ones about likely romance scams.
Law
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

How to Navigate Introducing a New Partner to Children

Courts apply a child's best-interest standard to decide if and when divorcing parents may introduce significant others, restricting introductions when child safety or welfare is at risk.
US news
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

A 6-year-old spent 4 minutes scootering alone from a local park. Child protection services found his parents 'neglectful.'

A 6-year-old riding an electric scooter on a public trail was approached by a stranger in a car, leaving him shaken and prompting concern.
Design
fromArchitectural Digest
2 years ago

The Best Bunk Beds for Kids That Even Adults Can Appreciate

Choose sturdy, age-appropriate bunk beds with strong guardrails and adequate ceiling clearance, prioritizing solid construction and safe ladder or staircase access.
Tech industry
fromEngadget
1 month ago

Apple and Google reportedly still offer dozens of AI 'nudify' apps

Major app stores host numerous AI "nudify" apps that produce nonconsensual sexualized images, have hundreds of millions of downloads, and generate significant revenue.
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Disruptive innovation is key to building world-changing companies, but it needs a moral compass in the age of AI

At the Consumer Electronics Show in early January, Razer made waves by unveiling a small jar containing a holographic anime bot designed to accompany gamers not just during gameplay, but in daily life. The lava-lamp-turned-girlfriend is undeniably bizarre-but Razer's vision of constant, sometimes sexualized companionship is hardly an outlier in the AI market.
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