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The European Parliament voted against mandatory chat controls aimed at combating child abuse online, sparking controversy over prioritizing the protection of perpetrators over victims.

EU countries and the European Parliament have reached a deadlock in negotiations over temporary regulations aimed at combatting online child abuse.

WhatsApp is introducing parental-controlled accounts for preteens that allow guardians to limit their messaging experience.

The EU Parliament has approved an extension of the current rules to combat online sexual abuse against children until August 2027.

Roblox has introduced a new feature that utilizes artificial intelligence to reformulate inappropriate messages in real-time, aiming to maintain civility and smooth gameplay in chat conversations.

The LIBE Committee in the European Parliament recommended the rejection of the Chat Control project, opposed by Polish MEPs who claim to be concerned for children's welfare online.

Canada's Minister for Artificial Intelligence plans to meet with OpenAI to discuss concerns over the company's failure to alert police about the online activities of the Tumbler Ridge shooter.

Ryan Michelini was sentenced for discussing and sharing images related to child sexual abuse in an online chat group and for performing a sexual act in front of a child.

Ukraine's Economic Security Bureau has launched an online chat bot to enable the public to report illegal gasoline dealers, tightening enforcement against tax evasion.

A German court case highlights the alarming trends in online chat groups where men exchange information on committing sexual assaults, including the disturbing reaction to the case of Gisèle Pelicot.

Ronald Lovatt, a 68-year-old man, avoided prison after discussing the sexual abuse of a five-month-old baby online, despite being found with multiple indecent images of children.

Drug trafficking in Estonia has increasingly transitioned to the digital realm, with dealers operating through online chat rooms and using QR codes for advertising.

The parents of a 12-year-old girl from the Porto Alegre metropolitan area have described the horrific experience of having their daughter threatened by a 16-year-old boy who obtained intimate photos of her through a chat on Roblox.

In a shocking case of cyber fraud, a victim lost 7 million rupees to a woman who lured him with a Bitcoin investment scheme.

Actress Ruhi Singh has fallen victim to a fraud where false WhatsApp chats in her name have been leaked, prompting her to alert fans on social media about the issue.

A major operation in Milan targeting online pedopornography has led to the investigation of six individuals, two of whom have been arrested for remote sexual violence against minors, part of a broader effort by law enforcement and child protection agencies.

Giovanna and Tom Fletcher emphasize the importance of discussing online safety with their son as he prepares to start secondary school and use a phone.