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Child Online Safety

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politics6 months ago

Bipartisan Push for AI Moratorium Amid Regulatory Concerns

Senate Republicans, led by Cruz and Blackburn, are negotiating a compromise on a proposed AI moratorium, allowing states to regulate AI for child safety and individual rights, tied to broadband funding, amid intra-party disputes over a broader domestic policy bill that includes contentious Medicaid and tax provisions. The bill faces a tight schedule for passage, with significant debate over its cost, impact on healthcare, and budget accounting methods.

entertainment1 year ago

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Address Crossroads in New Video Message

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have made a joint public appearance via a video message at a United Nations conference in Colombia, emphasizing the importance of children's online safety through their Archewell Foundation. They described being at a "crossroads" in their work, highlighting the need to reassess strategies to protect children in the digital age. The couple, who have been advocates for child online safety, discussed the challenges and opportunities presented by increased connectivity and technology, and the necessity of supporting parents to reduce digital violence against children.

social-issues1 year ago

"Harry and Meghan Advocate for Online Child Safety and Parenting Support"

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle released a video urging social media companies to reduce harmful content children see online, following a US Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on online child safety. The couple emphasized the need for a safer online environment and shared their support for families affected by online harms. US politicians grilled tech executives over the dangers faced by children on social media platforms, with Meta boss Mark Zuckerberg apologizing for the impact of social media on children's mental health.

technology2 years ago

Protecting Your Digital Life: Safeguarding Against Your Child's Online Mistakes

Parents' digital lives can be upended by innocent online mistakes made by their children. Google-owned YouTube's artificial intelligence-powered systems can sometimes flag innocent individuals as child abusers, leading to account suspensions and investigations by law enforcement. In one case, a mother lost access to all her Google accounts, including photos, documents, and email, after her 7-year-old son uploaded a video of his bottom as a dare from a classmate. Google's appeals process has faced criticism for its lack of transparency and the severity of punishments. While technology companies are under pressure to monitor and prevent the spread of abusive imagery, the challenges of accurately adjudicating appeals and the sheer volume of flagged content remain significant obstacles. Parents are advised to set up dedicated accounts for their children's internet activity to avoid such situations.