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The evolving experience of young people on the internet. Linda Raymond/Getty Images In 2025, numerous countries will implement new internet access restrictions aimed at protecting children…
India’s telecom ministry has officially requested smartphone manufacturers to pre-install state-owned cybersecurity applications on all new devices, which cannot be removed. This directive is likely to…
Poetry often strays from predictability, both in its language and structure, adding to its allure. However, what delights one person can become a challenge for an…
Almost 10% of parents in the UK report that their children have faced online threats, which can include intimidation over intimate photos and the exposure of…
The European Parliament has proposed that children under the age of 16 should be prohibited from using social media unless their parents grant permission. On Wednesday,…
Molly Russell’s father, the British teenager who tragically took her life after encountering harmful online material, has expressed his lack of confidence in efforts to secure…
Under a new UK law, tech companies and child protection agencies will be granted the authority to test if artificial intelligence tools can create images of…
For months, Instagram has faced challenges in persuading parents, advocates, and officials that it is a safe environment for children, despite increasing evidence indicating otherwise. Now,…
Families and survivors involved in pro-suicide forums are urging for a public inquiry into the government’s inaction regarding online safety issues. This demand follows a report…
Members of Parliament have cautioned that if online misinformation is not effectively tackled, it is “just a matter of time” before viral content leads to a…
A study spearheaded by whistleblowers from Meta reveals that children and teens are facing online dangers on Instagram, despite the implementation of “highly ineffective” safety features.…
TThe Ofcom regulators, equipped with clipboards, navigated the exhibition space during the International Adult Industry Conference in Prague over the weekend, aiming to motivate 1,700 attendees…
TikTok is jeopardizing the roles of hundreds of UK content moderators, despite the implementation of stricter regulations aimed at curbing the dissemination of harmful materials online.…
“I cycle everywhere in London…” Photo via Richard Baker/Getty Images Driverless taxis, which have disrupted industries in various US and Chinese cities, are now on their…
Research conducted among English children has revealed a rise in exposure to pornography following the implementation of UK regulations intended to safeguard them online, with six-year-olds…
Social media platforms continue to disseminate content related to depression, suicide, and self-harm among teenagers, despite the introduction of new online safety regulations designed to safeguard…
Angela Rayner has stated that Nigel Farage has “failed a generation of young women” with his plan to abolish online safety laws, claiming it could lead…
Since the implementation of stringent age verification measures last month, visits to popular adult websites in the UK have seen a significant decline, according to recent…
Wikimedia operators have received approval from a High Court judge to contest the online safety legislation when deemed a high-risk platform, which imposes the most stringent…
The UK’s new online safety laws are generating considerable attention. As worries intensify about the accessibility of harmful online content, regulations have been instituted to hold…
Elon Musk’s platform, X, has warned that the UK’s Online Safety Act (OSA) may “seriously infringe” on free speech due to its measures aimed at shielding…
Recent statistics indicate that since the implementation of age verification for pornographic websites, the UK is conducting an additional five million online age checks daily. The…
The importance of online safety for children in the UK is reaching a pivotal moment. Starting this Friday, social media and other internet platforms must take…
The UK’s primary media regulator has vowed to deliver a “significant milestone” in the pursuit of online safety for children, although it has cautioned that age…
a Dele Zeynep Walton sensed something was off when she emerged from a caravan in New Forest at 8 am, camping with her boyfriend. Initially frustrated…
European officials have initiated an investigation into four adult websites suspected of inadequately preventing minors from viewing adult content. Following a review of the companies’ policies,…
Simone Rotella The UK government has introduced an AI-driven crime prediction tool that identifies individuals deemed “high risk” for potential violence based on personal histories such…
Officials from federal health agencies have decided to reverse the ruling that led to the dismissal of numerous scientists at the Food Safety Labs. They are…
The Communication Watchdog is accused of endorsing major technology for the safety of under-18s after England’s children’s commissioners criticized new measures to address online harm. Rachel…
As of July, social media and other online platforms must block harmful content for children or face severe fines. Online Safety Law requires tech companies to…
dAvid, 46-year-old father from Calgary, Canada. My 10 year old son didn’t see any problems at first I started playing on Roblox, a user-generated gaming and…
UK Communications Regulators have announced the first investigation under the new Digital Safety Act, with an investigation into an online suicide forum. Ofcom is investigating whether…
A large donation was reportedly made to the Molly Rose Foundation by Meta and Pinterest, two major companies in the online sphere. The foundation was established…
Campaigners for child safety have cautioned the government against including significant online regulations in the UK-US trade deal, labelling any potential compromise as a “disturbing betrayal”…
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced widespread cuts at federal health agencies, including the Food and Drug Administration, which eliminates overlapping services and paper pushers.…
After facing opposition from education secretaries Peter Kyle and Bridget Phillipson, the bill seeking to ban addictive smartphone algorithms targeting young teenagers was weakened. The Safer…
A scientist with a Ph.D. issues tsunami alerts and serves as a Hurricane Hunting Flight Director. Researchers investigate communities that are prone to flooding during storms.They…
WASHINGTON – Patrick Montague, a federal firefighter investigator, was unexpectedly fired by the Trump administration on Saturday night, along with thousands of other Department of Health…
wHEN Congress was postponed to the holiday in December. This is a groundbreaking bill aimed at overhauling how technology companies protect the youngest users. The Kids…
A groundbreaking report by AI experts suggests that the risk of artificial intelligence systems being used for malicious purposes is on the rise. Researchers, particularly in…