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YouTube's AI flags viewers as minors, creators demand safeguards
YouTube's AI flags viewers as minors, creators demand safeguards
Over 50,000 creators protest YouTube's AI, which flags viewers for ID scans, citing privacy, surveillance, and misclassification fears.
Aug. 13, 2025
Parents should rethink sharing children's photos online
Parents should rethink sharing children's photos online
By age 13, children have over 1,300 photos posted online by parents, risking identity theft and privacy breaches.
Aug. 12, 2025
New Instagram Map lets users share location with consent
New Instagram Map lets users share location with consent
Users can control who sees their location on Instagram Map, with updates only when the app is active or in the background.
Aug. 11, 2025
EU member states clash over the future of encrypted private messaging
EU member states clash over the future of encrypted private messaging
The EU nears a critical decision on Chat Control, balancing child protection needs with citizens’ right to secure, private communications.
Aug. 8, 2025
Tech giants under fire in Australia for failing online child protection standards
Tech giants under fire in Australia for failing online child protection standards
Australia’s eSafety Commissioner found tech giants like Apple and Google failed to track abuse reports or disclose safety staff numbers, prompting legally enforceable notices requiring regular updates on child protection efforts.
Aug. 7, 2025
EU proposal to scan private messages gains support
EU proposal to scan private messages gains support
Nineteen EU states back a proposal to scan private messages on encrypted apps before encryption, raising major privacy concerns.
Aug. 6, 2025
UK Online Safety Act under fire amid free speech and privacy concerns
UK Online Safety Act under fire amid free speech and privacy concerns
Britain's recently enacted Online Safety Act, designed to safeguard children and curb illegal digital content, is drawing sharp criticism from tech platforms and free speech advocates.
Aug. 4, 2025
US federal appeals court renews scrutiny in child exploitation suit against Musk's X
US federal appeals court renews scrutiny in child exploitation suit against Musk's X
The 9th Circuit panel determined that the platform must address allegations of negligence stemming from delays in reporting explicit material involving minors to authorities.
Aug. 4, 2025
UK regulator probes adult sites for ignoring safety law
UK regulator probes adult sites for ignoring safety law
VPN downloads surge as age check law comes into force across the UK.
Aug. 2, 2025
Children's screen time debate heats up as experts question evidence
Children's screen time debate heats up as experts question evidence
Studies suggest screen time alone does not harm children’s brains, challenging long-held views about tech and mental health.
Aug. 1, 2025
Google rolls out AI age detection to protect teen users
Google rolls out AI age detection to protect teen users
Google's new AI tool aims to shield minors online without collecting new data.
Aug. 1, 2025
EU will launch an empowering digital age verification system by 2026
EU will launch an empowering digital age verification system by 2026
Designed to reshape how Europeans prove their identity online, the EU’s groundbreaking age verification system balances privacy, safety, and sweeping regulatory power in a single digital wallet.
Aug. 1, 2025