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Digital life
fromDigiday
11 hours ago

In graphic detail: The long road to accountability for social media platforms

Big tech giants are now held accountable for harming children, marking a significant shift in social media regulation.
Privacy technologies
fromwww.bbc.com
13 hours ago

Social media firms must better enforce Australia under-16 ban, watchdog says

Australia's eSafety regulator finds social media companies failing to adequately protect children under 16 from accessing their platforms.
EU data protection
fromFast Company
3 days ago

The social media ban for kids is spreading. This country is the latest to plan on restrictive legislation

Austria plans to ban social media for children under 14 to protect them from harmful content and excessive screen time.
SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

El Segundo father arrested after installing unauthorized stop signs near children's park

Unauthorized stop signs were installed by a resident in El Segundo due to safety concerns at a dangerous intersection.
#social-media
Digital life
fromMiami Herald
5 days ago

Catherine Thorbecke: Your birthday won't magically fix social media

Australia's ban on under-16s using social media is influencing similar actions across the Asia-Pacific region.
#meta
fromFortune
1 week ago
Law

One in three teens 'experienced problematic use' of Meta platforms: closing arguments begin in landmark New Mexico social media trial | Fortune

fromFast Company
1 week ago
Law

Jurors weigh evidence in high-stakes Meta trial about social media risks to children

Meta faces allegations of failing to disclose risks its platforms pose to children, potentially leading to significant financial sanctions.
fromKOSU
1 month ago
Tech industry

Zuckerberg grilled about Meta's strategy to target 'teens' and 'tweens'

Meta prioritized recruiting preteens onto its platforms and designed features to increase their time on Instagram despite minimum-age policies.
SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
6 days ago

As L.A. jury deliberates, another social media lawsuit ends in $375 million verdict

A jury in New Mexico awarded $375 million against Meta for endangering children through its products.
Law
fromFortune
1 week ago

One in three teens 'experienced problematic use' of Meta platforms: closing arguments begin in landmark New Mexico social media trial | Fortune

Meta is accused of prioritizing profits over children's safety on its platforms, misleading users about safety measures.
Law
fromFast Company
1 week ago

Jurors weigh evidence in high-stakes Meta trial about social media risks to children

Meta faces allegations of failing to disclose risks its platforms pose to children, potentially leading to significant financial sanctions.
fromKOSU
1 month ago
Tech industry

Zuckerberg grilled about Meta's strategy to target 'teens' and 'tweens'

fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago

Toronto police launch safety blitz in school zones to crack down on illegal parking | CBC News

"It is paramount that drivers prioritize the safety of our most vulnerable road users schoolchildren and pedestrians," police said in the release.
Canada news
US news
from6abc Philadelphia
3 weeks ago

Caught on camera: Terrifying moment top bunk gives way as child sleeps on bottom bed

A bunk bed collapsed in Texas, with a mattress and young girl falling onto the bottom bed where her brother was trapped, though both children escaped uninjured.
fromThe Cool Down
1 month ago

Mark Zuckerberg testifies over claims of deliberately creating social media addiction in children: 'He cannot be trusted'

A 20-year-old woman, listed in legal documents with the initials KGM, launched a lawsuit against social media giants YouTube, Meta (parent company of Instagram), TikTok, and Snapchat. The case alleges that these apps were designed to be as addictive as possible and that addiction from a young age spurred lasting mental health damage. Facebook founder and Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg took the stand to answer questions at the trial this week. He denied that there was conclusive proof that social media created mental health challenges.
Public health
#online-safety
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Makers of AI chatbots that put children at risk face big fines or UK ban

UK will force AI chatbot makers to follow Online Safety Act duties or face massive fines and service blocks for content that risks children.
US news
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Contributor: Why tech giants shouldn't be liable for creating addictive platforms

Social media platforms engage in constitutionally protected speech, so they should not be held liable for allegedly creating addictive, harmful online environments for children.
#social-media-addiction
fromsfist.com
1 month ago
Public health

Meta and YouTube Now On Trial Over Claims They Are Addicting Kids With Digital Casinos'

fromsfist.com
1 month ago
Public health

Meta and YouTube Now On Trial Over Claims They Are Addicting Kids With Digital Casinos'

UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Hobbycraft issues full recall of asbestos-tainted children's play sand

Hobbycraft has recalled children's coloured play sand after discovering fibrous tremolite asbestos contamination in some vials, posing a health risk.
Public health
from6abc Philadelphia
3 months ago

Crayola magnetic building cubes recalled due to safety risk

CreateOn Crayola Pip Cubes recalled because detachable magnets pose swallowing hazard to children; consumers should dispose or return sets for refund.
US politics
fromAxios
4 months ago

Immigration enforcement will continue over Halloween in Chicago, Noem says

Illinois Governor Pritzker requested a temporary pause on federal Halloween immigration raids to protect children; South Dakota Governor Noem refused, prioritizing ongoing enforcement.
#social-media-regulation
#ai-chatbots
fromwww.bbc.com
6 months ago

E-bike injuries are a massive burden, say surgeons

The little girl they are talking about is Frida. She was out playing with friends in the park at the weekend when she was hit by someone on an electric bike. It fell on her, breaking her tibia and fibula bones in her lower leg. She was rushed to the Royal London, where surgeons operated inserting pins that will help the bones heal. But that healing process will take around a year.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago

Children's exposure to porn higher than before 2023 Online Safety Act, poll finds

More than a quarter (27%) now said they had seen porn online by 11, with some saying they were aged six or younger when asked about their first exposure.
Public health
Public health
fromwww.independent.co.uk
7 months ago

Stop children using VPNs to dodge age checks on porn sites, commissioner demands

Dame Rachel de Souza demands an end to children's use of VPNs to bypass age verification on porn sites, highlighting a serious regulatory loophole.
Music
fromInsideHook
7 months ago

Neil Young's Facebook and Instagram Pages Go Silent to Protest AI

Neil Young has ceased all activities on Facebook and Instagram due to Meta's controversial AI chatbots.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
7 months ago

Urgent recall from two high street stores over children's clothing

Two major high street chains, Next and Matalan, have recalled items from their Miss Summer clothing range due to a risk of strangulation from decorative cords that exceed permissible lengths.
UK news
fromBusiness Insider
7 months ago

My 14-year-old created a non-toxic plush toy to help his sister

Colton conducted research into what makes toys soft and was shocked to discover the chemicals involved, prompting their mission to create a non-toxic plush toy.
Toronto startup
Public health
fromwww.mercurynews.com
7 months ago

Teen lifeguards save 3 siblings in latest rescue at Pennsylvania pool

Three siblings were rescued from drowning at Tamaqua Community Pool by lifeguards Brandon Temarantz and Millie Black during a dramatic incident on July 23.
E-Commerce
fromFast Company
7 months ago

This ultra-popular trampoline park just designed a whimsical playspace for toddlers

Sky Zone is introducing Cloudbound, a playspace specifically designed for children 6 and under, to enhance safety and comfort in indoor play.
US politics
fromThe Nation
8 months ago

Superman the Immigrant Would Have Saved Texas

Flooding in Texas has resulted in a death toll of at least 120, including many children, due to neglect in disaster preparedness.
fromMission Local
8 months ago

Fearing ICE, S.F. immigrant kids are staying home from summer camp

The day after Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents arrested four people at a San Francisco immigration courthouse last month, one-fourth of the students enrolled at one Mission District summer camp stayed home.
San Francisco
fromwww.mediaite.com
8 months ago

Texas Pediatrician Suspended and Removed Over Viral Flood Rant Hoping MAGA Residents Get What They Voted For'

Dr. Christina B. Propst was placed on leave after a controversial social media post suggested MAGA voters in Texas deserved the flood disaster they voted for, leading to public outrage.
Miscellaneous
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
8 months ago

Twelve of England's regional mayors back plan to create national active travel network'

Twelve regional mayors in England have collaborated to create a national active travel network focused on children's safe travel to school.
UK news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
9 months ago

Israeli attacks kill more than 30 people in Gaza, including 3 near aid site

Violence near aid sites in Gaza has resulted in at least 549 Palestinian deaths since humanitarian operations began, particularly affecting children.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Paper
9 months ago

Cops search for Brooklyn teen still missing after leaving Canarsie home * Brooklyn Paper

A 15-year-old boy named Oladimeji Odeyemi has been missing for 11 days, and his community is seeking help to find him.
London politics
fromwww.hackneygazette.co.uk
9 months ago

Cafe's booze licence survival plan sparks concern from neighbours

Local residents object to a drinks licence for Bread & Butter cafe citing concerns over noise and safety, despite the owner's intent to be a family-friendly establishment.
Privacy technologies
fromWHNT.com
10 months ago

Texas push to ban minors under 18 from social media fades with time running out

Texas lawmakers paused a proposed ban on social media accounts for minors under 18, citing ongoing debates and concerns over free speech.
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
10 months ago

LI man yelled death threats at 5-year-old elementary kids from his backyard: cops

A man threatened young children at a school during sports activities, resulting in police involvement and psychological support for some students.
Paris food
fromThe Local France
10 months ago

Paris pushes to the top of cycle-friendly cities for children

Paris is now the most cycling-friendly city in Europe for children due to extensive cycling lane development and efforts to improve urban mobility.
Artificial intelligence
fromThe Verge
10 months ago

Google is going to let kids use its Gemini AI

Google is introducing Gemini AI Apps for children, with parental guidance and safety features.
Parents are advised to discuss AI usage with their children to ensure safe interactions.
NYC parents
fromIndependent
10 months ago

Parents putting their children in danger by hiring untested and unregulated bouncy castles

Parents should hire only insured and safety-certified bouncy castle companies to protect children during communion season.
NYC parents
fromwww.aljazeera.com
11 months ago

Four dead after car crashes into after-school camp in US state of Illinois

A tragic vehicle crash outside Chicago claimed the lives of four youths during an after-school camp incident.
fromFast Company
11 months ago

TikTok's 'SkinnyTok' trend is under fire from EU regulators

The European Commission is investigating TikTok's 'SkinnyTok' as part of efforts to protect children from content promoting extreme thinness and unhealthy weight loss advice.
Social media marketing
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