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California Enacts Tough AI and Social Media Safeguards for Minors
technology1 month ago

California Enacts Tough AI and Social Media Safeguards for Minors

California signs a major tech-safety package for minors, including AB 1709 which bars infinite scroll and autoplay for under-16s, requires risk assessments for AI chatbots with parental controls and crisis protocols, and imposes up to $1 million per harmed child. The laws update AI-generated imagery rules, offer opt-out options for school-issued laptops, and establish the strongest U.S. companion-chatbot regulations named after Adam Raine. The move signals a broader global push for AI guardrails, coming after a Meta teen-harm settlement, though critics worry it could cut minors off from digital life.

via The Guardian|
#ai-regulation#california#chatbots
Indonesia Expands Age Gate: No Social Media for Those Under 16
world7 months ago

Indonesia Expands Age Gate: No Social Media for Those Under 16

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.

via AP News|
#children-safety#digital-regulation#indonesia
US and State Officials Warn AI Companies to Protect Children from Harmful Chatbot Interactions
technology1 year ago

US and State Officials Warn AI Companies to Protect Children from Harmful Chatbot Interactions

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.

via 404 Media|
#ai-chatbots#children-safety#meta
Senator Hawley Investigates Meta's AI Chatbots' Interactions with Minors
technology1 year ago

Senator Hawley Investigates Meta's AI Chatbots' Interactions with Minors

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.

via TechCrunch|
#ai-chatbots#children-safety#investigation
Meta under scrutiny for AI chat policies involving minors
technology1 year ago

Meta under scrutiny for AI chat policies involving minors

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.

via The Guardian|
#ai-chatbots#children-safety#meta
Millions of Above-Ground Pools Recalled Following Child Drownings
public-safety1 year ago

Millions of Above-Ground Pools Recalled Following Child Drownings

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.

via The Cut|
#children-safety#compression-straps#drowning-hazard
5 Million Above-Ground Pools Recalled Following 9 Child Drownings
public-safety1 year ago

5 Million Above-Ground Pools Recalled Following 9 Child Drownings

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.

via NPR|
#above-ground-pools#children-safety#consumer-alert
The Rise of AI Chatbots as Children's Unlikely Companions and the Need for Human-Centered Learning
technology1 year ago

The Rise of AI Chatbots as Children's Unlikely Companions and the Need for Human-Centered Learning

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.

via Futurism|
#ai-chatbots#ai-risks#children-safety