Child Safety

Law enforcement officials and child advocacy organizations shared their support for strengthening laws and education about the harm artificial intelligence (AI) can bring to children during a public hearing of the Senate Majority Policy Committee hosted by Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) today. Testifiers praised Senate Bill 1050, sponsored by Pennycuick, Sen. Scott Martin (R-13) and Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20), which would …

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Roblox has pledged to improve safety through the use of artificial intelligence (AI) technology and human monitoring. Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh said the company also expressed its willingness to cooperate with the Malaysian government, particularly on data sharing and compliance with regulations. In a Facebook post today, Hannah raised her concerns over child …

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This article contains references to child sexual abuse, which may be distressing for some readers. Please read with care and prioritise your wellbeing. Resources for support are provided at the end of the article. A powerful Four Corners investigation has reignited public focus on child safety in early childhood education and care (ECEC). While serious …

Child safety at the centre: Building a stronger ECEC system that protects, supports and empowers all Read More »

Authorities to examine whether popular gaming platform exposes minors to violence, exploitation, or privacy risks The Dutch government will investigate potential security and child safety risks on the online gaming platform Roblox, following similar reviews of social media platforms Instagram, Snapchat, and TikTok, the Interior and Kingdom Relations Ministry said on Monday, public broadcaster NOS …

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This is a summary of what was said by UNICEF Regional Director for Latin America and the Caribbean, Roberto Benes – to whom quoted text may be attributed – at today’s noon briefing of the Spokesperson of the United Nations Secretary-General “Children in Haiti today wake up not knowing if they will be able to …

Launch of the UNICEF Child Alert on Haiti highlights the growing concern of malnutrition in children Read More »