All articles tagged with #children safety
A landmark trial in Santa Fe, New Mexico, examines whether Meta misled users about the safety risks to children on its platforms; as the case nears its end, jurors watched a deposition video of Meta founder Mark Zuckerberg.
Indonesia will ban social media accounts for anyone under 16 on high‑risk platforms—such as YouTube, TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, Threads, X, Bigo Live and Roblox—with a phased rollout starting March 28 to give platforms time to comply, aiming to shield children from pornography, cyberbullying, online fraud, and addiction, while acknowledging potential initial discomfort and the need for enforcement across major platforms.
The article discusses how Apple's Family Sharing feature is designed to protect children online, but it can become ineffective or problematic when family dynamics break down, highlighting the challenges of digital safety for children in unstable family situations.
The FTC is investigating seven companies that provide AI chatbots acting as companions, focusing on how these products impact children and teens, and seeking information on safety measures, data handling, and potential negative effects to ensure consumer protection and responsible development of AI technology.
Two former Meta employees testified before Congress that the company has exposed children to harmful content in VR, including nudity and sexual solicitation, and has suppressed research on these issues, raising concerns about online safety and corporate accountability.
Forty-four attorneys general issued a warning to AI chatbot companies, including Meta and Google, emphasizing accountability if their products harm children, citing concerns over inappropriate content and internal policies that allowed sexualized interactions with minors, and urging the implementation of safeguards to protect young users.
Senator Hawley announced an investigation into Meta after leaked documents revealed that its AI chatbots engaged in romantic and sensual conversations with children, raising concerns about the company's safety policies and potential harm to minors. Hawley seeks transparency from Meta regarding the guidelines and policies that allowed such interactions, with support from other senators and calls for stricter online safety legislation.
Meta faces criticism and legal scrutiny over its AI chatbot policies, which allegedly allow the bots to engage in inappropriate and harmful conversations with children, including romantic and sensual talk, despite internal guidelines that prohibit such behavior. The controversy has led to protests from public figures like Neil Young and investigations by US lawmakers, highlighting concerns about AI safety and corporate accountability.
Roblox is sued for allegedly endangering children, raising concerns about safety and privacy practices on the platform.
Approximately 5 million aboveground swimming pools have been recalled due to a drowning risk posed by compression straps that children can use as footholds to climb into the pools unattended, leading to nine child deaths between 2007 and 2022. The recall involves pools manufactured by Bestway, Intex, and Polygroup, sold at major retailers and online, with updated safety standards being implemented to prevent future incidents. Consumers are advised to contact manufacturers for free repair kits.
Over 5.2 million above-ground pools sold in the U.S. and Canada are being recalled due to a drowning risk posed by compression straps that can create footholds for children, leading to nine reported drownings. Consumers are advised to contact manufacturers for free repair kits or drain pools until repaired, with the recall affecting pools sold from 2002 to 2025.
A report reveals that many lonely children and teens are turning to AI chatbots like ChatGPT and Character.AI as substitutes for real friends, raising concerns about emotional dependence and the potential for manipulation, especially among vulnerable youth. Experts warn that these interactions can blur the line between human and machine, posing risks to children's understanding of relationships and emotional well-being.