#online-safety

#online-safety

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The startup was founded by Nino Dvalidze (pictured), an entrepreneur and a mother of two from the United Kingdom. Dvalidze told TechCrunch that the idea for Young Minds came from conversations with fellow parents, who are also worried about how to keep their children safe, while also allowing them to have access to the internet, which, she admitted, is "enormously helpful in terms of education and exploration and connection with so many people outside of your immediate zone of contacts."

On Thursday, a video popped up on my X feed, displaying the very moment that political activist Charlie Kirk was shot in the neck as he sat on a stool onstage at a college campus, talking with students and observers. There was no warning, no prompt before the video started playing-only an instant replay of the exact moment of gory violence that would immediately make waves around the country and the world.

Snapchat has launched a new digital literacy program, called "The Keys," which aims to highlight the dangers of online interaction for young users, and better equip them with knowledge on how to protect themselves, and avoid problems in social apps. "Developed in collaboration with Common Sense Media, informed by safety experts, and reviewed by members of Snap's teen Council for Digital Well-Being, this program aims to educate teens about four key risks they may face online - bullying, illicit drug activity, nude and intimate images, and sextortion - and teaches platform-specific skills for helping to stay safe on Snapchat.

The robots are here, proclaimed Melania Trump during an AI event at the White House on Thursday. It can be hard to parse the first lady's poker face and expressionless voice, but this certainly wasn't a statement of regret. Rather Trump, reading from a script encased in a very analogue binder, was taking it upon herself to help America's children navigate AI, which she touted as the greatest engine of progress in the history of the United States of America.

The detailed profile typically consists of the child's personal data such as full name, address, date of birth, hobbies, interests and more. And it can lead to cyberbullying, online harassment, identity theft, privacy breaches, contact by a stranger and more, the experts warn. 'Sharenting can seem like a useful way to celebrate special occasions and update family members around the world on children's progress,' said Dr Anita Lavorgna, assistant professor in criminology at the University of Southampton.

Hollingsbee, 21, was sentenced to five years and two months for sex offences against teenage girls, admitting to 42 charges involving 14 victims.

Kids crave belonging, which makes them vulnerable to online manipulation. Predators exploit these vulnerabilities, leading to dangerous situations where teens may harm themselves for acceptance.

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The digital ID systems currently being introduced potentially solve problems like identity fraud for business and government services, but leave the holder of the digital ID vulnerable to the needs of the companies collecting such information.

Peter Kyle stated that the time taken to implement online safety laws has betrayed a generation of children, exposing them to harmful content. He emphasized the need for swift action in face of technological advancements, acknowledging that urgent safety measures must not take seven years to enforce, as many children have already suffered from unrestricted access to toxic materials.

In response to the new requirements under Ireland's Online Safety Code, all major platforms including X are mandated to implement age-checking measures to protect younger users.

From Friday, so-called risky sites and apps will be expected to use highly effective age checks to identify which users are children and subsequently prevent them from accessing pornography, as well as other harmful content including self-harm, suicide, eating disorders and extreme violence.

James Somersett's parents were excited to attend a Blue Jays game, as he had purchased them premium tickets, but moments before the game, the tickets were stolen from his account.

The Irish media regulator, Coimisiún na Meán, has issued a deadline to Elon Musk's X, demanding an explanation for the lack of measures preventing children from accessing pornography.

Chris Boardman expressed deep concern regarding the racism and sexism directed at England's women's football team, stating that online toxicity undermines efforts to increase female participation in sport.

Google has begun rolling out AI-generated summaries in Discover, replacing headlines with a carousel of publisher logos and AI-generated story briefs, raising concerns among publishers.

Many people approach digital security training with furrowed brows, as an obstacle to overcome. But what if learning to keep your tech safe and secure was consistently playful and fun? People react better to learning, and retain more knowledge, when they're having a good time.