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technology2 hours ago•3 min saved

Meta's $16.7B settlement aims to curb teen use on Facebook and Instagram

Meta reached a $16.7 billion settlement with California and 28 other states over claims it misrepresented the impact of its apps on youths’ mental health. The proposed consent judgment would require safety measures such as daily usage limits, nighttime blocks for teens, stronger age verification, and expanded parental controls, with funds funding youth-online-safety initiatives over 10 years. California could receive about $1.5–$2.1 billion if approved; the remaining money will be distributed to participating states (with some funds tied to other platforms like YouTube and TikTok adopting similar changes). Meta also notes roughly $10 billion in related legal expenses in Q3 2026, and the deal would end the Oakland trial with a waiver of appeals.

via CNBC|

#child-safety #meta #regulation

technology1 day ago•7 min saved

Meta on Trial: States allege addictive design aimed at children

A landmark multistate lawsuit in Oakland accuses Meta of designing addictive products that trap children and of concealing harms, with a whistleblower alleging CEO Mark Zuckerberg lied about commitments to child safety. The high-profile trial highlights how US courts are driving tech accountability amid broader debates over data practices, while policymakers and industry figures respond to growing scrutiny of AI infrastructure and regulation.

via The Guardian|

#child-safety #data-harvesting #meta

world2 days ago•151 min saved

Father Leaves 7-Year-Old Alone 8,200 Feet Up Mount Fuji During Hike

Police reprimanded a father who left his seven-year-old son alone for several hours at a hut about 8,200 feet up Mount Fuji while the family continued hiking. A worker found the tired child, who had snacks but no money, and the father and his other son returned about five hours later to officers. The boy was unharmed and handed back to his father; authorities warned he could face criminal liability, though the father expressed remorse. The incident comes as Mount Fuji has recently implemented entry rules amid recent fatalities on the mountain.

via The Daily Beast|

#child-safety #japan #mount-fuji

world2 days ago•199 min saved

Father Leaves 7-Year-Old Waiting on Mount Fuji During Family Hike, Police Warn

A man reportedly left his exhausted 7-year-old son at a sixth-station bench on Mount Fuji while he and his older son continued the hike. The boy was found unharmed about five hours later by police, and the father expressed remorse. Authorities warned he could face criminal liability as Japan has implemented stricter safety rules for climbers on Mount Fuji.

via CNN|

#child-safety #japan #mount-fuji

world2 days ago•199 min saved

Father Leaves 7-Year-Old Waiting Alone on Mount Fuji, Police Warn of Charges

A man left his exhausted 7-year-old son waiting alone on Mount Fuji while the rest of the family continued the hike. The boy was spotted at a hut around 8,200 feet (2,500 meters) above sea level and was found unharmed five hours later by a worker and police, who returned him to his father. Authorities warned he could face criminal liability, and Japanese officials have since tightened safety rules on the mountain to prevent similar incidents.

via CNN|

#child-safety #family-hike #japan

technology4 days ago•5 min saved

California-led suit accuses Meta of addictive design exploiting kids’ data

California and 28 states accuse Meta of designing addictive features that hook users, harvest data on children under 13 without parental consent, and hide safety flaws. The landmark Oakland trial could award up to $200 billion in damages and force product redesigns, with an advisory jury and Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers to issue the verdict; Meta denies the allegations as testimony from former employees and safety expert Arturo Béjar is heard.

via The Guardian|

#child-safety #data-collection #lawsuit

nation-and-world4 days ago•30 min saved

Nagoya father reprimanded after leaving 7-year-old alone on Mount Fuji during ascent

A 48-year-old Nagoya father left his 7-year-old son alone at the sixth station on Mount Fuji while continuing the climb with his older son. A mountain hut worker found the younger boy around 7:40 a.m. in foggy, rainy conditions; police ordered the father to return. The child was unharmed and reunited with his father, and authorities said leaving a child behind is unacceptable even if it means delaying the climb, with no charges announced as of the report.

via WJAC|

#child-safety #hiking #japan

nation-and-world4 days ago•28 min saved

Nagoya Father Leaves 7-Year-Old Alone on Mount Fuji to Reach Summit

A 48-year-old father from Nagoya reportedly left his 7-year-old son alone on Mount Fuji at about 2,500 meters (approx. 4:30 a.m.), while he continued the climb with his older child; the boy was found unharmed around 7:40 a.m. by a hut worker and police reprimanded the father, urging hikers to keep together and pace the climb to the least fit member.

via WXLV|

#child-safety #japan #mount-fuji

nation-and-world4 days ago•29 min saved

Dad abandons 7-year-old on Mount Fuji to finish climb, police reprimand

A 48-year-old father from Nagoya left his 7-year-old son alone at around the sixth station on Mount Fuji while climbing with his older child. A mountain hut worker found the boy hours later, and police reprimanded the father, urging hiking groups to stay together and pace themselves around the least fit climber. The child was unharmed and safely reunited with his father; authorities have not announced formal charges.

via KOMO|

#child-safety #hiking-negligence #mount-fuji

business6 days ago•4 min saved

Ex-Meta engineer testifies Zuckerberg prioritized growth over child safety in landmark trial

A former Meta engineer testified that Mark Zuckerberg fostered a top-down culture prioritizing growth and engagement over child safety, in a multi-state lawsuit alleging Meta designed Facebook and Instagram to hook young users and mishandled under-13 data; the six-week trial could determine liability, penalties, and required platform changes.

via NBC News|

#business #child-safety #facebook-instagram

technology6 days ago•2 min saved

Meta safety whistleblower: company ignored child harm, Zuckerberg warned

A former Meta safety engineer testified that Meta knew its platforms harmed children and kept a 'don’t ask, don’t tell' approach, saying he warned CEO Mark Zuckerberg about ongoing harmful content and emailed him after Zuckerberg publicly claimed safety was prioritized. The 29-state lawsuit accuses Meta of designing addictive products and collecting data on under-13 users, while Meta contends it bans under-13 accounts and has safety tools. If liable, damages could reach up to $200 billion and may force product-design changes; testimony continues.

via The Guardian|

#child-safety #meta #technology

technology8 days ago•4 min saved

States sue Meta over alleged addictive design harming young users

29 states have joined a federal multidistrict lawsuit in Oakland accusing Meta of intentionally designing addictive Instagram and Facebook features that harm young users, including alleged data collection on under-13s; they seek up to $200 billion in damages and product redesigns, with a 6–8 week trial featuring testimony from Mark Zuckerberg, Adam Mosseri, and whistleblower Arturo Béjar, and possible reference to internal Meta research on teen mental health.

via The Guardian|

#attorney-general #child-safety #meta

world8 days ago•127 min saved

Discord pauses Brazil livestreams after child-safety concerns

Discord has suspended livestreams in Brazil after a watchdog highlighted child-protection concerns following a suicide, prompting renewed calls for stronger safety measures on live platforms and safeguards for underage users.

via AP News|

#brazil #child-safety #suicide

crime10 days ago•7 min saved

Georgia Mom Charged in Accidental Hot-Car Tragedy Sparks Debate

In Lawrenceville, Georgia, 29-year-old Deja Coleman is charged with second-degree murder after her 17‑month‑old son Daniel died in a locked car from near‑90-degree heat (117 degrees inside the car) while she was at work, with advocates arguing the case reflects an intentional murder charge for an accidental tragedy. The incident underscores how stress, sleep deprivation, and routine changes can trigger memory lapses that cause parents to forget a child in a car, and safety groups urge preventive steps and policy changes to reduce hot-car deaths.

via USA Today|

#child-safety #crime #georgia

technology19 days ago•3 min saved

New Mexico judge orders Meta to pay $567 million over child-safety concerns

A New Mexico judge ordered Meta to pay $567 million for failing to warn about dangers on its platforms to children, bringing the total to $942 million after a prior $375 million verdict; the ruling labels Meta a public nuisance because its algorithms and platform dynamics exposed minors to harmful content and sexual predators, with the funds to be placed in a fund to reduce future harms; Meta has signaled it will appeal the earlier ruling.

via BBC|

#child-safety #lawsuit #meta