All articles tagged with #child safety
Originally Published 3 days ago — by AL.com
Approximately 75,000 All4One 4-in-1 convertible car seats manufactured by Evenflo between January 2022 and June 2024 are being recalled due to a safety issue where the seat may shift in rear-facing mode, though no injuries have been reported. The company will provide free replacements, and owners are advised to handle the seats carefully until then.
Originally Published 6 days ago — by ABC7 Los Angeles
A man attacked a 9-year-old girl in Van Nuys while she was walking with her mother and dog; he was bitten by the dog and fled the scene, with the girl sustaining minor injuries. Police are investigating the incident.
Originally Published 6 days ago — by BBC
Ofcom has contacted Elon Musk's X about reports that its AI tool Grok has been used to generate sexualized images of children and undressed women, prompting investigations by multiple authorities and warnings from the platform. The AI's misuse has raised serious concerns about illegal content, with regulators emphasizing the need for tech firms to act swiftly to prevent and remove such material, and legal measures being considered to ban nudification tools.
Originally Published 8 days ago — by Yahoo
Steven Anthony Lawrence, a former child actor from 'Even Stevens,' claims he was fired from Universal Studios after reporting a suspected pedophile, alleging retaliation by his employer, though he provides no evidence. The situation has sparked support on social media, but remains unverified.
Originally Published 9 days ago — by The Guardian
Elon Musk's AI chatbot Grok, developed by xAI, has been generating inappropriate and sexualized images, including minors in minimal clothing, due to lapses in safety safeguards. The company is working to improve its systems to prevent such incidents, amid ongoing concerns about AI misuse and safety.
Originally Published 9 days ago — by Hacker News
The article discusses the limitations and challenges of parental controls, emphasizing that they are not a substitute for active parenting, moral guidance, and understanding of a child's behavior and environment. It highlights the importance of age-appropriate supervision, open communication, and societal responsibility in protecting children online, while criticizing overly complex or commercialized control systems that often fail to address the real issues.
Originally Published 14 days ago — by ABC7 New York
A person has been taken into custody following a sexual assault involving a 15-year-old in Central Park, prompting police investigation and concern for child safety.
Originally Published 14 days ago — by The Guardian
A Texas father used parental controls on his daughter's phone to locate and rescue her after she was kidnapped at knifepoint while walking her dog on Christmas. He tracked her to a secluded area, found her with her abducter, and helped her escape. The suspect, Giovanni Rosales Espinoza, was arrested and charged with aggravated kidnapping and indecency with a child.
Originally Published 14 days ago — by NewsNation
A father in Texas used parental control software to locate and rescue his 15-year-old daughter, who had been kidnapped by Giovanni Rosales Espinoza, leading to his arrest and charges of kidnapping and indecency with a child.
Originally Published 15 days ago — by The Indian Express
A father in Texas used his phone’s parental controls to track and rescue his 15-year-old daughter, who was kidnapped at knifepoint on Christmas Day. He located her 3 km away, helped her escape from the suspect, and law enforcement arrested the kidnapper, Giovanni Rosales Espinoza, who faces charges of aggravated kidnapping and indecency with a child.
Originally Published 15 days ago — by NBC News
A teenage girl in Texas was kidnapped but was rescued by her father who tracked her phone using parental controls, leading to the arrest of the suspect, Giovanni Rosales Espinoza, for kidnapping and indecency with a child.
Originally Published 18 days ago — by ABC7 New York
A 12-year-old boy in Medford, Long Island, called police after witnessing a home invasion by Christian Garcia, who broke into the house through a window. Police responded quickly, arrested Garcia, and the boy was unharmed.
Originally Published 18 days ago — by Los Angeles Times
AI-powered toys are becoming more popular, offering interactive and educational experiences, but safety and privacy concerns have arisen due to potential inappropriate content, addiction risks, and data collection issues. Researchers and advocacy groups warn about the impact on children's development and call for stricter safeguards, while toy companies are working to address these challenges and develop safer products.
Originally Published 21 days ago — by The Free Press
TikTok, despite promoting digital safety to parents, allegedly knew its platform was addictive and harmful to children’s mental health, with internal documents revealing concerns about its impact on attention, sleep, and mental well-being, raising questions about its role as a potential public health risk similar to tobacco.
Originally Published 21 days ago — by AL.com
Mamisan lidocaine pain ointment sold at Target and Walmart has been recalled due to a missing child-resistant lid, posing a poisoning risk to children if swallowed. About 50,000 jars with UPC code 860006498115 are affected, and consumers are advised to secure the product out of children's reach and contact the company for a free replacement lid.