11 stories tagged #child safety

  1. Florida Sues OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman Over Child Safety Risks
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    Florida Sues OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman Over Child Safety Risks

    Florida files landmark lawsuit against OpenAI and Sam Altman, alleging ChatGPT endangers children and prioritizing profits over safety.

    2d ago 1 min read
  2. Campaigners Demand FTC Inquiry into Roblox Over Child Safety
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    Campaigners Demand FTC Inquiry into Roblox Over Child Safety

    Jonathan Haidt and child safety groups file a dossier with the FTC, alleging Roblox's design and monetization exploit children.

    2w ago 1 min read
  3. Instagram Ends Encryption: Messages Now Exposed to Meta
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    Instagram Ends Encryption: Messages Now Exposed to Meta

    Meta reverses privacy pledge, removing end-to-end encryption from Instagram DMs, sparking privacy and safety concerns.

    3w ago 1 min read
  4. Parents Back Proposed Social Media Ban for Minors
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    Parents Back Proposed Social Media Ban for Minors

    Parents concerned about child safety and mental health support a potential government ban on social media access for those under 16.

    last mo. 2 min read
  5. Roblox Overhauls Accounts for Enhanced Child Safety Measures
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    Roblox Overhauls Accounts for Enhanced Child Safety Measures

    Roblox implements age-based accounts and stricter content reviews to bolster online safety for its young user base, addressing global scrutiny over child endangerment concerns.

    last mo. 1 min read
  6. EU Investigates Snapchat Over Child Safety Violations
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    EU Investigates Snapchat Over Child Safety Violations

    European Commission opens probe into Snapchat's handling of minors, citing potential risks from grooming and illegal activity.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  7. White House Proposes Federal AI Framework Amid State Pushback
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    White House Proposes Federal AI Framework Amid State Pushback

    The White House unveils a national AI policy framework aiming to preempt state laws, protect child safety, and avoid new regulators while relying on existing agencies.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  8. WhatsApp Introduces Parent-Managed Accounts for Children Under 13
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    WhatsApp Introduces Parent-Managed Accounts for Children Under 13

    WhatsApp rolls out new parent-controlled accounts for pre-teens, enhancing child safety amidst growing concerns over social media impact and security risks.

    2mo ago 1 min read