#child-safety

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#meta
fromFortune
1 day ago
NYC parents

Meta's threat to quit New Mexico 'is showing the world how little it cares about child safety,' AG says | Fortune

fromEngadget
1 day ago
Law

Meta says it may withdraw its apps from New Mexico if judge agrees to the state's demands - Engadget

Privacy technologies
fromThe Verge
1 day ago

Meta threatens to pull its apps from New Mexico if forced to make 'technologically impractical' changes

Meta may withdraw Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp from New Mexico due to impossible compliance demands from the state attorney general.
EU data protection
fromThe Verge
2 days ago

Meta isn't doing enough to keep kids off Facebook and Instagram, rules EU

Meta is violating the Digital Services Act by failing to prevent children under 13 from using Facebook and Instagram.
NYC parents
fromFortune
1 day ago

Meta's threat to quit New Mexico 'is showing the world how little it cares about child safety,' AG says | Fortune

New Mexico Attorney General seeks changes to Meta's child safety practices amid threats of platform removal.
Law
fromEngadget
1 day ago

Meta says it may withdraw its apps from New Mexico if judge agrees to the state's demands - Engadget

Meta threatens to shut down its apps in New Mexico if ordered to implement safety changes for child users.
Privacy technologies
fromThe Verge
1 day ago

Meta threatens to pull its apps from New Mexico if forced to make 'technologically impractical' changes

Meta may withdraw Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp from New Mexico due to impossible compliance demands from the state attorney general.
EU data protection
fromThe Verge
2 days ago

Meta isn't doing enough to keep kids off Facebook and Instagram, rules EU

Meta is violating the Digital Services Act by failing to prevent children under 13 from using Facebook and Instagram.
#brooklyn
#ai-regulation
fromEngadget
1 day ago
Privacy professionals

Senate Judiciary Committee unanimously approves AI chatbot age verification - Engadget

Privacy professionals
fromEngadget
1 day ago

Senate Judiciary Committee unanimously approves AI chatbot age verification - Engadget

A bipartisan bill to limit chatbot use among minors has been approved by the Senate Judiciary Committee.
SF politics
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 week ago

San Jose lawmaker at center of AI regulation fight - San Jose Spotlight

A coalition urges Rep. Sam Liccardo to reject a pro-AI PAC endorsement that seeks to centralize AI regulation under federal control.
SF politics
fromNextgov.com
1 month ago

White House official advocates for a 'give and take' on state AI preemption

An AI moratorium is advocated as a key regulatory step by administration officials and Republican lawmakers.
EU data protection
fromTheregister
2 days ago

EU waves through age-check app to keep kids safe online

The European Commission recommends an age verification app for EU member states to protect children from harmful online content.
#parenting
fromIndependent
3 days ago
Parenting

'My baby was completely blue and limp... I knew I was his only chance' - how I saved my son from choking

Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
2 weeks ago

I Felt Great About Leaving My Kids With the In-Laws for a Getaway. What I Saw My Father-in-Law Do in the Car Has Me Reconsidering.

Concerns about in-laws' driving and child safety warrant serious discussion about their ability to care for young children.
Pets
fromSlate Magazine
2 weeks ago

We Love Taking Our Babies to the Playground. Only One of Them Is Welcome.

Dogs are not allowed in the playground, and some children may be afraid of them, regardless of their behavior.
NYC parents
fromBig Think
1 month ago

The quiet disappearance of the free-range childhood

Child protective services investigated a couple after their son rode his scooter to a nearby playground alone, leading to a finding of neglect.
fromIndependent
3 days ago
Parenting

'My baby was completely blue and limp... I knew I was his only chance' - how I saved my son from choking

Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
2 weeks ago

I Felt Great About Leaving My Kids With the In-Laws for a Getaway. What I Saw My Father-in-Law Do in the Car Has Me Reconsidering.

Concerns about in-laws' driving and child safety warrant serious discussion about their ability to care for young children.
Pets
fromSlate Magazine
2 weeks ago

We Love Taking Our Babies to the Playground. Only One of Them Is Welcome.

Dogs are not allowed in the playground, and some children may be afraid of them, regardless of their behavior.
NYC parents
fromBig Think
1 month ago

The quiet disappearance of the free-range childhood

Child protective services investigated a couple after their son rode his scooter to a nearby playground alone, leading to a finding of neglect.
#social-media-regulation
EU data protection
fromExchangewire
3 days ago

How are Regulations Shaping Ad Tech in 2026?

Regulations are increasingly targeting social media to protect children, with several countries implementing age restrictions for platform access.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

What are the UK government's plans to regulate social media for under-16s?

Keir Starmer demands social media firms prioritize children's safety and implement stricter regulations to protect them from harmful content.
EU data protection
fromExchangewire
3 days ago

How are Regulations Shaping Ad Tech in 2026?

Regulations are increasingly targeting social media to protect children, with several countries implementing age restrictions for platform access.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

What are the UK government's plans to regulate social media for under-16s?

Keir Starmer demands social media firms prioritize children's safety and implement stricter regulations to protect them from harmful content.
London startup
fromBusiness Matters
4 days ago

SafetyMode warns MPs of 'false choice' on child smartphone safety as global pressure mounts

SafetyMode advocates for on-device technology to balance children's smartphone safety and access to the digital economy.
#social-media
fromMashable
1 month ago
EU data protection

The next social media ban? Austria looks to block kids under 14 from social media

UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

Minister promises 'some form' of social media restrictions for under-16s

The government will impose age or functionality restrictions on social media for under-16s to enhance child safety.
Parenting
fromComputerWeekly.com
3 weeks ago

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.
Media industry
fromTheWrap
1 month ago

Creatorverse: Meta and Google's Child Safety Cases Will Impact Creators

Meta and Google face significant legal rulings regarding child safety on social media, prompting potential design changes and impacting the creator economy.
Digital life
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Including online games in social media bans is unworkable, unnecessary and would harm young people

Meta and YouTube were found liable for creating addictive products affecting young users, prompting calls for social media restrictions for under-16s.
EU data protection
fromMashable
1 month ago

The next social media ban? Austria looks to block kids under 14 from social media

Austria plans to introduce a bill banning social media for children under 14 to enhance online safety and address mental health issues.
#toronto
fromwww.cbc.ca
4 days ago
NYC parents

Girl, 6, dead after falling from apartment tower bedroom, Toronto police say | CBC News

fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago
Canada news

Baby dies after being found unresponsive in back of car in Toronto, police say | CBC News

fromwww.cbc.ca
4 days ago
NYC parents

Girl, 6, dead after falling from apartment tower bedroom, Toronto police say | CBC News

fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago
Canada news

Baby dies after being found unresponsive in back of car in Toronto, police say | CBC News

fromPadailypost
1 week ago

Man arrested on charges he tried to meet up with youth for sex

"In these encounters, suspects used sexually explicit language and/or sent graphic photos to undercover personnel. Once the suspects arrived at the agreed location, they were taken into custody."
SF parents
fromThe Local France
1 week ago

'Hands off': Teddy bear tale teaches French preschoolers consent

"Knowledge is power. A child who knows their rights is less vulnerable." This statement underscores the importance of educating children about consent to protect them from potential abuse.
Paris food
Law
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Superhighways for child sexual abuse': California lawmakers seek tougher rules for big tech

California lawmakers propose a bill to hold social media companies accountable for child sexual abuse material on their platforms.
SF parents
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 week ago

Santa Clara County workers put on leave amid child welfare crisis - San Jose Spotlight

Ten Santa Clara County employees are on leave following the death of 2-year-old Jaxon Juarez, prompting state officials to increase oversight and accountability.
EU data protection
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Turkiye MPs pass bill to restrict social media use for children under 15

Turkish lawmakers passed a bill requiring age-verification tools on social media to protect children under 15 from online dangers.
Snowboarding
fromSnowBrains
1 week ago

Parents Face Felony Charges After 5-Year-Old Falls 20 Feet from Blue Knob, PA, Ski Lift - SnowBrains

Parents face felony charges after their son fell from a ski lift due to lack of supervision.
SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

13-year-old killed in e-scooter crash had 'a golden heart,' family says

A 13-year-old boy died after being hit by a car while riding an electric scooter, with visibility issues contributing to the accident.
fromwww.socialmediatoday.com
1 week ago

YouTube adds enhanced parental controls, offers tips to families

YouTube said parents can now set variable daily time limits for Shorts, including setting it to zero minutes to turn the feed off entirely.
Parenting
#gun-violence
SF parents
fromEsquire
1 week ago

Mike Johnson Can't Even Muster Up a Respectable Response for a Mass Shooting in His Own District

Mental health issues and easy access to firearms contributed to a tragic shooting of eight children in Louisiana by their father.
fromNBC New York
2 weeks ago
NYC parents

Family and friends hold heartfelt funeral service for 7-month-old girl killed by stray bullet in Brooklyn

Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn, NY Patch
3 weeks ago

Community Gathers To Honor 7MonthOld Killed In Brooklyn Shooting

A 7-month-old baby was killed in a shooting believed to be gang-related, prompting community mourning and calls for peace.
NYC parents
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Second suspect arrested in Brooklyn stray-bullet killing of seven-month-old baby

Two suspects were arrested in the shooting death of a seven-month-old baby in Brooklyn, highlighting ongoing gun violence issues in the US.
Brooklyn
fromYahoo News
4 weeks ago

'Unthinkable loss': NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani speaks out after 7-month-old girl killed by stray bullet

A 7-month-old baby girl was killed by a stray bullet in Brooklyn, prompting a city-wide manhunt for the suspect.
Brooklyn
fromTheGrio
4 weeks ago

'Unthinkable loss': NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani speaks out after 7-month-old girl killed by stray bullet

A 7-month-old baby girl was killed by a stray bullet in Brooklyn, prompting outrage and calls to combat gun violence.
SF parents
fromEsquire
1 week ago

Mike Johnson Can't Even Muster Up a Respectable Response for a Mass Shooting in His Own District

Mental health issues and easy access to firearms contributed to a tragic shooting of eight children in Louisiana by their father.
fromNBC New York
2 weeks ago
NYC parents

Family and friends hold heartfelt funeral service for 7-month-old girl killed by stray bullet in Brooklyn

Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn, NY Patch
3 weeks ago

Community Gathers To Honor 7MonthOld Killed In Brooklyn Shooting

A 7-month-old baby was killed in a shooting believed to be gang-related, prompting community mourning and calls for peace.
NYC parents
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Second suspect arrested in Brooklyn stray-bullet killing of seven-month-old baby

Two suspects were arrested in the shooting death of a seven-month-old baby in Brooklyn, highlighting ongoing gun violence issues in the US.
Brooklyn
fromYahoo News
4 weeks ago

'Unthinkable loss': NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani speaks out after 7-month-old girl killed by stray bullet

A 7-month-old baby girl was killed by a stray bullet in Brooklyn, prompting a city-wide manhunt for the suspect.
Brooklyn
fromTheGrio
4 weeks ago

'Unthinkable loss': NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani speaks out after 7-month-old girl killed by stray bullet

A 7-month-old baby girl was killed by a stray bullet in Brooklyn, prompting outrage and calls to combat gun violence.
France news
fromFast Company
1 week ago

Elon Musk is summoned to Paris over allegations of child sexual abuse images on X

Elon Musk and Linda Yaccarino are summoned for interviews regarding misconduct allegations related to the social media platform X.
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
2 weeks ago

My Kid Spent Two Weeks With Her Dad. Then I Found Out What He Was Letting Her Do.

Co-parenting involves respecting each other's rules and focusing on safety measures for children's activities.
NYC parents
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 weeks ago

Parents of SF 2-year-old who overdosed on fentanyl charged with murder, DA says

Murder charges were filed against the parents of a toddler who died from a fentanyl overdose, marking a first in such cases in San Francisco.
#accident
Boston
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago

4-year-old survives 7-story fall from Worcester apartment building

A 4-year-old boy is in stable condition after falling from a seventh-floor window.
Boston
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago

Mass. 4th grader struck, killed by car

A 10-year-old girl named Marleigh Guevara died after being struck by a car in Webster.
Boston
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago

4-year-old survives 7-story fall from Worcester apartment building

A 4-year-old boy is in stable condition after falling from a seventh-floor window.
Boston
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago

Mass. 4th grader struck, killed by car

A 10-year-old girl named Marleigh Guevara died after being struck by a car in Webster.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

I feared my son had a brain tumour but he'd been poisoned with vitamin D

Roo's bottle of vitamin D3 drops was from one of two bad batches distributed across the UK, leading to an acute kidney injury that could have been fatal.
Medicine
#nanny-regulation
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago

Driver who fatally struck Webster fourth-grader charged with OUI a week before

"When a community tragically loses a child, it loses a piece of its soul. Our hearts go out to Marleigh's family and friends as they endure this terrible loss."
US news
Boston food
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

Man assaulted partner in row after she found him watching pornography in same bed as their sleeping son

A man pleaded guilty to assaulting his partner after she discovered him watching pornography in bed with their sleeping child.
Parenting
fromWIRED
2 weeks ago

The Moms Who Sponcon Their Daughters' First Periods

Momfluencers face immense pressure to present idealized motherhood while risking their children's safety and well-being online.
#roblox
fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago
Games

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

Privacy technologies
fromTNW | Gaming
2 weeks ago

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.
Privacy technologies
fromScary Mommy
2 weeks ago

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.
Privacy technologies
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

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.
Privacy technologies
fromThe Verge
2 weeks ago

Roblox will need age verification to make sure you're at least 9 years old

Roblox will require age verification for users nine and older to access certain games, enhancing child safety measures on the platform.
Games
fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago

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.
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
2 weeks ago

My Husband Wants to Take Serious Legal Action Against a Neighbor. He's a First Grader.

Addressing a child's wandering requires safety measures and communication rather than immediate legal action.
EU data protection
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

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.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Primary school teacher who asked girls in his class on dates banned from classroom

A teacher was banned for life due to inappropriate conduct and misleading his employer regarding his history with children's services.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Roblox predator who groomed girl and sent highly sexualised' messages jailed

Carlo Tritta, 19, has been locked up for 28 months after pleading guilty to various offences including making indecent images of a child and sexual communications with a child.
Privacy professionals
NYC parents
fromHoodline
3 weeks ago

Stamford Man Arrested For DWI With Kids On I-95

A Stamford man was arrested for DWI with two children in his vehicle, facing charges under Leandra's Law.
Privacy professionals
fromTechCrunch
3 weeks ago

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.
SF parents
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago

NY dad who rescued sex-trafficked daughter from boat sues for $10M over her psych ward fiasco

A father is suing for $10 million after his daughter was allegedly assaulted in psychiatric facilities following her rescue from sex trafficking.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Parents charged after toddler snuck into wolf enclosure at Pennsylvania zoo

The parents both walked about 25ft to 30ft away from the child to a seating area with benches and appeared to be paying attention to their cellphones when they noticed what was happening.
Pets
fromSFGATE
3 weeks ago

5-year-old dies after entering Shasta Lake without a life jacket

The child entered the water at Turntable Bay without a life jacket and went underwater before the parents could rescue them, the Shasta County Sheriff's Office said in a Facebook post.
SF parents
#reproductive-rights
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago
Media industry

Record number of children reporting online sextortion in UK, data reveals

The Independent focuses on critical issues like reproductive rights and sextortion, emphasizing the importance of accessible journalism.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Parents should not be only ones to ensure children stay safe online watchdog

The Independent emphasizes the importance of accessible journalism and the need for tech companies to ensure safe online environments for children.
Media industry
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Record number of children reporting online sextortion in UK, data reveals

The Independent focuses on critical issues like reproductive rights and sextortion, emphasizing the importance of accessible journalism.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Parents should not be only ones to ensure children stay safe online watchdog

The Independent emphasizes the importance of accessible journalism and the need for tech companies to ensure safe online environments for children.
NYC parents
fromCbsnews
3 weeks ago

5-year-old boy falls from Bronx fire escape after crawling out window, police sources say

A 5-year-old boy fell from a third-floor fire escape in the Bronx but is expected to recover.
#kids-bikes
fromBikerumor
3 weeks ago
Bicycling

Prevelo Alpha & Zulu Kid's Bike Review: Small Bikes Making the Big Brands Play Catch Up

fromBikerumor
3 weeks ago
Bicycling

Prevelo Alpha & Zulu Kid's Bike Review: Small Bikes Making the Big Brands Play Catch Up

SF parents
fromABC7 Los Angeles
3 weeks ago

Parents charged after toddler injured by wolf at Hersheypark's ZooAmerica

Two parents face charges after their toddler was injured by a wolf at ZooAmerica due to negligence.
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
3 weeks ago

Nonprofit Research Groups Disturbed to Learn That OpenAI Has Secretly Been Funding Their Work

Frontier AI companies are engaging in morally questionable tactics to influence child safety legislation for their benefit.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
4 weeks ago

Coyote that attacked 4-year-old Carson boy linked to attack of another child

A coyote that attacked a child in Carson is linked to another attack, prompting investigations into additional incidents and urging residents to secure waste.
SF parents
fromABC7 Chicago
4 weeks ago

4-year-old boy attacked by coyote while standing in grandparents' California driveway: VIDEO

A 4-year-old boy was attacked by a coyote in his grandmother's driveway, resulting in minor injuries.
fromThe Local France
4 weeks ago

New Paris mayor pledges to prevent sexual violence in preschools

If another €10million need to be put in, I'll do it. We will ensure better monitoring of recruitment and training, clearer channels to report alleged abuse, and transparency with parents.
France news
NYC startup
from24/7 Wall St.
4 weeks ago

Snap Falls 7% as Activist Pressure and Child Safety Scrutiny Compound an Already Brutal Year

Snap's stock is down 7% amid activist investor pressure and child safety lawsuits, with shares down 43% year-to-date.
fromTODAY.com
4 weeks ago

These Are the 2 Most Dangerous Home Cleaning Products to Have Around Kids, New Research Shows

"What surprised me is we are still seeing so many visits to emergency departments associated with very common household cleaning products," Lara McKenzie, Ph.D., stated, emphasizing the ongoing issue despite safety advancements.
Public health
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Black child suffered broken knee during Met police search

The IOPC launched an investigation in November, looking at the level of force used, whether race or the child's age was a factor in their treatment of him, and the aftercare provided to him.
London politics
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Mother, Clinician, Witness: Healing Communities

Violence against children impacts the entire community, necessitating protective programs and trauma-informed care for meaningful change.
NYC parents
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Mass. school bus driver fired after allegedly urinating inside bus with students onboard

A school bus driver was fired after allegedly urinating on the bus while transporting young students.
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Children 'too young' for sewing machines enrolled on fashion camps, ex-worker alleges at WRC

Sharon Darcy stated that when she raised concerns about the safety of children operating sewing machines, Paul Keeley told her to 'get a box' to solve the problem.
Education
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Trump wants a deadlocked Congress to move on AI. Frustrated states say they already have

States are enacting AI regulations, but the White House opposes them, advocating for a unified national framework instead.
Digital life
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The Guardian view on social media in the dock: tech bros move fast society is trying to catch up | Editorial

Recent jury decisions against Meta and YouTube highlight the importance of content delivery methods in addressing online harms.
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

School bus driver in crash that killed child was allegedly involved in hit-and-run months later

"Lens got off the school bus that day with the same expectation that any child has: to get off safely and to get home to their family. It is the reckless actions of this defendant that have opened an unfillable hole in the hearts of everyone who knew Lens and who loved him."
Boston
EU data protection
fromEngadget
1 month ago

The EU is investigating Snapchat over possible child protection breaches

Snapchat is under investigation by the EU for potentially inadequate protections for minors on its platform.
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