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UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
12 hours ago

Government to host summit about keeping children safe online in age of AI

The Independent focuses on critical issues like reproductive rights and online safety, emphasizing the need for accessible journalism.
Online learning
fromeLearning Industry
1 day ago

Why Engagement Is The Missing Piece In Learning Management

Engagement is essential for effective Learning Management Systems, as low participation leads to poor outcomes and limited knowledge retention.
#privacy
Privacy technologies
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 day ago

Privacy, power, and encryption: why end-to-end security matters | Computer Weekly

Privacy is a fundamental human condition, and end-to-end encryption is essential for protecting communications in a surveillance-heavy world.
Information security
fromHarvard Gazette
1 day ago

Time for government, business leaders to figure out AI cybersecurity regulation - Harvard Gazette

Agentic AI poses both opportunities for cybersecurity and risks to personal data, economy, and national security, necessitating regulation by leaders.
#age-verification
EU data protection
fromWIRED
2 days ago

Europe's Online Age Verification App Is Here

The European online age verification app ensures anonymous age verification using ID cards or passports, protecting children from harmful content.
fromAbove the Law
1 day ago
Privacy technologies

438 Experts Said Age Verification Is Dangerous. Legislators Are Moving Forward With It Anyway. - Above the Law

Privacy technologies
fromThe Verge
2 days ago

Age verification is a mess but we're doing it anyway

Age verification methods on the internet are flawed, leading to challenges in effectively preventing underage access to inappropriate content.
fromTNW | Government-Policy
3 days ago
Privacy technologies

The EU says its age verification app is ready

The European Commission's age verification app uses zero-knowledge proof technology to confirm user age without exposing personal data.
EU data protection
fromWIRED
2 days ago

Europe's Online Age Verification App Is Here

The European online age verification app ensures anonymous age verification using ID cards or passports, protecting children from harmful content.
Privacy technologies
fromAbove the Law
1 day ago

438 Experts Said Age Verification Is Dangerous. Legislators Are Moving Forward With It Anyway. - Above the Law

Age verification mandates for the internet are technically flawed, threaten privacy, and may cause more harm than good, according to 438 researchers from 32 countries.
Privacy technologies
fromThe Verge
2 days ago

Age verification is a mess but we're doing it anyway

Age verification methods on the internet are flawed, leading to challenges in effectively preventing underage access to inappropriate content.
Artificial intelligence
fromTechRepublic
1 day ago

AI Upgrades, Security Breaches, and Industry Shifts Define This Week in Tech - TechRepublic

AI innovation and security threats are reshaping technology and corporate strategies across various platforms and applications.
Education
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 day ago

UK government seeks collaborators for AI tutoring tools for schools | Computer Weekly

The UK government seeks EdTech and AI companies to develop tutoring tools for underrepresented students in schools.
France news
fromThe Local France
2 days ago

Macron calls for monthly 'screen-free day' for young people

Emmanuel Macron proposes a monthly 'day of disconnection' for youth while advancing a ban on social media for those under 15.
fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
3 days ago

Digital Hopes, Real Power: The Rise of Network Shutdowns

In 2024 alone, authorities imposed 304 internet shutdowns across 54 countries - the highest number ever recorded. This reflects a growing trend of governments treating connectivity as a weapon.
World politics
Digital life
fromFortune
3 days ago

Meet the millennial and Gen Z 'attention activists' who are trying desperately to unplug from their phones | Fortune

A movement is emerging among millennials and Gen Z to reduce screen time and promote real-life interactions over digital distractions.
Data science
fromTheregister
3 days ago

Bad teacher bots can leave hidden marks on model students

Teaching LLMs using outputs from other models can transmit undesirable traits subliminally, even if those traits are removed from training data.
fromNature
5 days ago

Researchers: here's how to audit your fragmented digital identity

A search for 'Guo Wei' in ORCID returned 616 profiles, none affiliated with the Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, highlighting the difficulty in verifying academic identities.
Higher education
#data-privacy
Privacy professionals
fromZDNET
4 days ago

A data removal service helped me reclaim my privacy - see if you need one, too

Personal data is collected and sold by brokers, making removal services essential for protecting sensitive information.
Privacy professionals
fromZDNET
4 days ago

A data removal service helped me reclaim my privacy - see if you need one, too

Personal data is collected and sold by brokers, making removal services essential for protecting sensitive information.
NYC parents
fromBoston.com
5 days ago

Kingston police investigating alleged 'sexualized' TikTok convo involving school employee

Kingston police are investigating a former school employee for allegedly having inappropriate conversations with a minor on social media.
fromEngadget
5 days ago

Majority of Australian kids are still on banned social media platforms, study finds

These results raise major questions about the effectiveness of Australia's social media ban and show it would be a high stakes gamble for the UK to follow suit now.
Public health
#childrens-safety
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 days ago

Phone firms should use technology to stop children taking nudes, police chief says

Tech firms must enhance children's online safety by preventing the creation of nude images on their devices, according to law enforcement officials.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

Social media leaders called to Downing Street over children's safety

Social media executives are meeting with UK leaders to discuss children's online safety and responsibilities of tech companies.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 days ago

Phone firms should use technology to stop children taking nudes, police chief says

Tech firms must enhance children's online safety by preventing the creation of nude images on their devices, according to law enforcement officials.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

Social media leaders called to Downing Street over children's safety

Social media executives are meeting with UK leaders to discuss children's online safety and responsibilities of tech companies.
Europe politics
fromTheregister
5 days ago

Digital sovereignty isn't just a buzzword - it's the future

European governments and companies are prioritizing digital sovereignty due to concerns over US control and dependency.
#massachusetts
Boston
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

Mass. House passes bill restricting teen social media and phones in schools

A Massachusetts bill bans social media for children under 14 and requires parental consent for 14- and 15-year-olds, along with a cellphone ban in schools.
NYC parents
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

Mass. House to vote on youth social media ban, strict school cellphone ban

Massachusetts lawmakers are advancing legislation to ban social media for children under 14 and restrict cellphone use in schools.
Boston
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

Mass. House passes bill restricting teen social media and phones in schools

A Massachusetts bill bans social media for children under 14 and requires parental consent for 14- and 15-year-olds, along with a cellphone ban in schools.
NYC parents
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

Mass. House to vote on youth social media ban, strict school cellphone ban

Massachusetts lawmakers are advancing legislation to ban social media for children under 14 and restrict cellphone use in schools.
Artificial intelligence
fromZDNET
1 day ago

Prolonged AI use can be hazardous to your health and work: 4 ways to stay safe

AI excels at small tasks but struggles with long-form analysis and prolonged interactions can lead to misinformation and serious consequences.
Education
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Prep talk: School cellphone bans are forcing students to talk again

The cellphone ban at Mater Dei High has significantly improved social interactions among students during lunch.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

What are the UK government's plans to regulate social media for under-16s?

Keir Starmer demands social media firms prioritize children's safety and implement stricter regulations to protect them from harmful content.
EU data protection
fromComputerWeekly.com
2 days ago

CYBERUK '26: UK lagging on legal protections for cyber pros | Computer Weekly

The outdated Computer Misuse Act hinders UK cyber security innovation and needs urgent reform to protect cyber professionals.
#social-media
Digital life
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 days ago

Shocking: Parents think their teens spend too much time on TikTok, a new study reveals

Parents are more concerned about teens' TikTok usage than teens themselves, with 44% of parents worried compared to 28% of teens.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

MPs vote against social media ban for under-16s a second time

MPs rejected a proposal to ban under-16s from social media, while the government plans to consult on age restrictions and online safety measures.
Privacy technologies
fromBoston.com
3 days ago

Healey proposes bill to limit time young people can spend on social media

Healey's bill mandates age verification and restricts features on social media for users under 18 to combat mental health issues.
Digital life
fromwww.dw.com
6 days ago

Does age verification for social media help protect kids?

Governments are implementing age limits on social media to protect minors, but experts question the effectiveness of such measures.
Digital life
fromwww.cbc.ca
6 days ago

Toronto teens, parents, counsellors uncertain possible social media ban will be successful | CBC News

Valentina Poveda emphasizes the importance of social media for youth while acknowledging potential risks and advocating for parental involvement in online safety.
Digital life
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 days ago

Shocking: Parents think their teens spend too much time on TikTok, a new study reveals

Parents are more concerned about teens' TikTok usage than teens themselves, with 44% of parents worried compared to 28% of teens.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

MPs vote against social media ban for under-16s a second time

MPs rejected a proposal to ban under-16s from social media, while the government plans to consult on age restrictions and online safety measures.
Privacy technologies
fromBoston.com
3 days ago

Healey proposes bill to limit time young people can spend on social media

Healey's bill mandates age verification and restricts features on social media for users under 18 to combat mental health issues.
Digital life
fromwww.dw.com
6 days ago

Does age verification for social media help protect kids?

Governments are implementing age limits on social media to protect minors, but experts question the effectiveness of such measures.
Digital life
fromwww.cbc.ca
6 days ago

Toronto teens, parents, counsellors uncertain possible social media ban will be successful | CBC News

Valentina Poveda emphasizes the importance of social media for youth while acknowledging potential risks and advocating for parental involvement in online safety.
Parenting
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 week ago

Tech can't wait for regulation to protect children online | Computer Weekly

Harmful online content for children results from profit-driven algorithms, not parenting or education failures.
#generative-ai
Education
fromFortune
3 days ago

Education experts to Mamdani: why are you foisting AI on our kids? | Fortune

Generative AI should not be used in classrooms due to potential harm to children's education and development.
Online learning
fromArs Technica
5 days ago

To teach in the time of ChatGPT is to know pain

Generative AI has significantly complicated the role of college instructors, making teaching more challenging and demoralizing.
Education
fromFortune
3 days ago

Education experts to Mamdani: why are you foisting AI on our kids? | Fortune

Generative AI should not be used in classrooms due to potential harm to children's education and development.
Online learning
fromArs Technica
5 days ago

To teach in the time of ChatGPT is to know pain

Generative AI has significantly complicated the role of college instructors, making teaching more challenging and demoralizing.
Information security
fromComputerWeekly.com
2 days ago

Cyber Essentials closes the MFA loophole but leaves some organisations adrift | Computer Weekly

Multi-factor authentication becomes mandatory under Cyber Essentials v3.3, with no exceptions for organizations failing to implement it.
Digital life
fromAP News
3 days ago

A small but growing movement wants you to put down your phone

A movement is emerging encouraging people to disconnect from their phones and engage in offline gatherings.
#ai-in-education
Online learning
fromeLearning Industry
4 days ago

Rethinking Education With AI: Create More Engaging Learning Experiences With AI-Powered Learning Design

AI can enhance learning design by personalizing experiences and improving relevance, but risks of generic content and diminished critical thinking remain.
Online learning
fromFuturism
1 week ago

College Students Losing Ability to Participate in Class Discussions Since They Offloaded Their Thinking to AI

Students increasingly rely on AI for thinking, leading to diminished cognitive skills and homogenized classroom discussions.
Education
fromThe Atlantic
1 week ago

This Is What Fully Automated School Looks Like

AI tools are increasingly enabling students to automate their schoolwork, raising concerns about academic integrity.
Online learning
fromeLearning Industry
4 days ago

Rethinking Education With AI: Create More Engaging Learning Experiences With AI-Powered Learning Design

AI can enhance learning design by personalizing experiences and improving relevance, but risks of generic content and diminished critical thinking remain.
Education
fromPsychology Today
2 days ago

Artificial Intelligence in Education Needs Design, Not Devotion

AI's impact on education varies based on its integration into the curriculum, influencing both performance and the depth of learning.
Online learning
fromFuturism
1 week ago

College Students Losing Ability to Participate in Class Discussions Since They Offloaded Their Thinking to AI

Students increasingly rely on AI for thinking, leading to diminished cognitive skills and homogenized classroom discussions.
Education
fromThe Atlantic
1 week ago

This Is What Fully Automated School Looks Like

AI tools are increasingly enabling students to automate their schoolwork, raising concerns about academic integrity.
Philosophy
fromApaonline
2 weeks ago

The Risks of AI Recording Devices and Note-Taking Assistants in the Classroom

US classrooms face increasing digital authoritarianism with unchecked AI recording devices, threatening privacy and academic freedom.
Privacy professionals
fromSecurityWeek
5 days ago

BrowserGate: Claims of LinkedIn 'Spying' Clash With Security Research Findings

LinkedIn allegedly scans users' computers to collect data on browser extensions, raising concerns about corporate espionage.
Digital life
fromwww.dw.com
4 days ago

Dangerous Apps In the Web of Data Brokers

Smartphone apps collect detailed location data, often shared with data brokers, posing security risks to users, including soldiers and government officials.
#artificial-intelligence
Education
fromPadailypost
3 days ago

Advanced math advocate jumps into school board race

John Craig is considering a run for the Palo Alto Unified School District board, advocating for Multivariable Calculus in schools.
#nudify-apps
Privacy technologies
fromDigital Trends
3 days ago

Damning report finds Apple and Google's app stores boosting nudify apps

Apple and Google are promoting harmful nudify apps through their search and advertising systems, despite policies against adult content.
Privacy technologies
fromEngadget
3 days ago

Apple and Google are reportedly pointing users to nudify apps

Apple and Google continue to promote nudify apps despite policies against such content, raising concerns about their enforcement and user safety.
Privacy technologies
fromDigital Trends
3 days ago

Damning report finds Apple and Google's app stores boosting nudify apps

Apple and Google are promoting harmful nudify apps through their search and advertising systems, despite policies against adult content.
Privacy technologies
fromEngadget
3 days ago

Apple and Google are reportedly pointing users to nudify apps

Apple and Google continue to promote nudify apps despite policies against such content, raising concerns about their enforcement and user safety.
Education
fromWIRED
3 days ago

The Deepfake Nudes Crisis in Schools Is Much Worse Than You Thought

AI-generated deepfake nude images are impacting nearly 90 schools and over 600 students globally, causing severe emotional distress among victims.
Education
fromFast Company
3 days ago

The future of AI in schools isn't personalized learning

Personalized learning through AI often results in device-mediated instruction, lacking the essential role of teachers in student development.
Privacy technologies
fromTechRepublic
3 days ago

WhatsApp New Update Lets You Chat Without Sharing Your Phone Number

WhatsApp is introducing usernames, allowing users to chat without sharing phone numbers, enhancing privacy and user experience.
Education
fromSecuritymagazine
1 week ago

School's Out, But Security's Not: Preparing for K-12 Summertime Security

Summer vacation does not reduce security threats in K-12 environments; instead, the nature of risks changes significantly.
#education
Education
fromFortune
1 week ago

Schools across America are quietly admitting that screens in classrooms made students worse off and are reversing years of tech-first policies | Fortune

McPherson Middle School banned laptops after finding they distracted students from learning, transitioning to pen and paper for note-taking.
Education
fromIndependent
4 weeks ago

Secondary school principals pay private firm to tackle cyber bullying and other online threats to school communities

Teachers seek assistance from the Department of Education due to increasing complaints and harmful content on social media.
Education
fromFortune
1 week ago

Schools across America are quietly admitting that screens in classrooms made students worse off and are reversing years of tech-first policies | Fortune

McPherson Middle School banned laptops after finding they distracted students from learning, transitioning to pen and paper for note-taking.
Education
fromIndependent
4 weeks ago

Secondary school principals pay private firm to tackle cyber bullying and other online threats to school communities

Teachers seek assistance from the Department of Education due to increasing complaints and harmful content on social media.
#roblox
Privacy technologies
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

Roblox defends expanded agechecks after parents raise concerns over errors

Roblox is expanding its child safety system with age-specific accounts, despite concerns about misclassification of users and reduced parental controls.
Privacy technologies
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

Roblox defends expanded agechecks after parents raise concerns over errors

Roblox is expanding its child safety system with age-specific accounts, despite concerns about misclassification of users and reduced parental controls.
Privacy technologies
fromWIRED
5 days ago

Meta Is Warned That Facial Recognition Glasses Will Arm Sexual Predators

Over 70 advocacy organizations demand Meta halt face recognition plans for smart glasses due to privacy and safety concerns.
Relationships
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

I Caught My 11-Year-Old Watching Some ... Alarming Videos on His School Laptop

Parents discovered their 11-year-old son watching graphic domination and bondage content on YouTube, leading to concerning behavioral changes including verbal abuse toward siblings and inappropriate school conduct.
Education
fromFox News
2 weeks ago

NYC schools track bathroom time with digital hall passes

SmartPass digital hall pass system in NYC schools tracks student movement and time outside class, aiming to improve safety and accountability.
Education
fromFuturism
2 weeks ago

Students Renting Smart Glasses to Cheat on Tests

Smart glasses are being used for cheating in exams, with students renting them to gain an advantage.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

10 Things Parents Can Do to Keep Kids Safe When Using Screens

Parents should set clear, written device rules, model healthy screen habits, encourage non-screen activities, allow boredom for creativity, and communicate openly without judgment.
Privacy professionals
fromeLearning Industry
2 months ago

Kids Learning Under Surveillance: The Human Rights Cost Of AI In Schools

Widespread AI and EdTech use in schools creates surveillance that collects excessive student data, threatening children’s privacy and human rights without adequate safeguards.
#mobile-phone-ban
fromGSMArena.com
1 month ago

WhatsApp introduces parent-managed accounts for pre-teens

WhatsApp unveiled parent-managed accounts for pre-teens. These are currently rolling out globally, and they come with new controls to limit pre-teens' WhatsApp experience to messaging and calling. Parents will set up the pre-teen's account, and the account will be controlled by the parent, including by deciding who can contact the account and which groups they can join.
Privacy technologies
Information security
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Exclusive: Bug in student admissions website exposed children's personal information

Ravenna Hub exposed students' and parents' personal data via an IDOR vulnerability; VentureEd fixed the bug but declined to commit to notifying users.
Education
fromFast Company
2 months ago

More schools are banning phones so students can focus. Ohio's results show it's not that simple

K-12 cellphone bans and limits have expanded across states, increasing in-person student interaction and prompting varied school enforcement methods.
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

What worked and what didn't with a cellphone ban at a Kentucky school

How do you get teenagers to put their phones away for hours at a time? That is the question many schools are trying to solve as bans on cellphones sweep the U.S. more than 30 states so far now restrict their use during the school day. One of those states is Kentucky, where all public school classes must now be cellphone free. Districts can set their own policies to achieve that goal.
Education
Education
fromDataBreaches.Net
2 months ago

Cyber Attacks on Schools Plateaued in 2025, but More Records Exposed - DataBreaches.Net

Ransomware attacks on educational institutions remained steady in 2025 while exposed records increased sharply, driven by third-party software vulnerabilities and large higher-education breaches.
Education
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Experts reveal the impact mobile phone use in schools has on student wellbeing

Restrictive school mobile phone policies do not improve student mental wellbeing and require substantial staff time to enforce.
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