Grindr starts requiring age verification for users in Brazil
Grindr has begun implementing age verification for users in Brazil to comply with new digital child protection laws.
Macron defends EU AI rules and vows crackdown on child ‘digital abuse’
French President Emmanuel Macron has defended Europe's AI regulations, emphasizing the need for stronger protections against child exploitation in digital spaces.
EU investigates Shein over sale of child-like sex dolls and weapons
The European Union is formally investigating Shein for potentially failing to restrict the sale of illegal products and protect users under the Digital Services Act.
After the scandal over sex dolls, the European Union threatens to ban the Chinese platform Shein
The European Union has launched an investigation into China's Shein, potentially leading to its prohibition in Europe due to concerns over illegal products and addictive service designs.
Official investigation by the Commission against Shein
The European Commission has initiated a formal investigation into Shein regarding addictive design practices, lack of transparency, and the sale of illegal products including child-like sex dolls.
Prime Minister Starmer Explores Possibility of Regulating Internet Use in Britain – Focus on Child Protection
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is seeking broader powers to regulate internet use in Britain, citing the need to protect children from digital risks.
Millions of children are subjected to AI abuse
A new report by Unicef reveals that at least 1.2 million children across eleven countries have had their images manipulated for fake sexual content using artificial intelligence.
Amnesty Calls on European Commission to Urgently Act to Stop TikTok's 'Addictive Harm'
Amnesty International urges the European Commission to take urgent action to stop the addictive harm of TikTok and to strictly enforce the Digital Services Act.
Marketing versus reality: government promises on child protection in Brussels do not apply
The article discusses the recent awakening of the government to digital threats facing children online, leading to promises of legislation, while criticizing previous inaction.
As many as a quarter of children have received sexual content messages in the past year
Concerns are rising worldwide about the impact of digital platforms on children, with Australia becoming the first country to ban social media for those under 16 years old, and Croatia proposing a law for digital protection of children.