Tag: child safety
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Senate Targets Online Safety with Sweeping Bills on AI, Privacy
As social media giants face mounting criticism nationwide, a coalition of nearly 100 organizations is urging lawmakers to take bold action, arguing that current laws aren't doing enough to protect users' wellbeing. The Senate Commerce Committee is now taking a major step forward with a package of five bills aimed at overhauling online safety, privacy, and AI regulations.
UK MPs Urge Tougher Social Media Safety Rules
The UK's parliamentary committee is sounding the alarm, warning that current social media safety rules are failing children and urging a tougher approach to protect them from online harm. It's time to treat social media like "unsafe toys," not harmless apps, and take action to keep kids safe.
UK Kids Easily Circumvent Online Age Checks
The current online age checks are failing to protect UK kids, with 46% of children admitting they are easy to bypass, leaving them vulnerable to harmful content. Stronger action is needed from government and industry to safeguard young minds online.
EU Advances Mandatory Online Age Verification Despite Security Risks
The European Commission's recent findings have revealed that Meta failed to protect minors, with a staggering 12% of European children under 13 reportedly accessing Facebook or Instagram, sparking concerns over online safety. This has led to a push for mandatory online age verification, despite security risks.