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United Nations Issues Urgent Call for Enhanced Protection of Minors in Digital Spaces
The United Nations is pushing for stricter regulations and increased youth involvement in policy to combat the rising dangers children face from unregulated AI and exploitative digital business models.
Ofcom initiates probe into TikTok’s child age verification methods
Regulator Ofcom is investigating whether TikTok’s age inference technology effectively prevents children from using the platform and encountering harmful content.
YouTube continues to suggest eating disorder content to teens despite new safety rules
A study by the CCDH found that YouTube's algorithm still recommends harmful eating disorder content to teenage users despite new legal protections.
Ofcom issues £630,000 penalty to porn site operator for age verification failures
Ofcom has fined the operator of the adult site Fapello £630,000 for failing to implement mandatory age verification checks and ignoring regulatory inquiries.
Three Prevalent Fraud Schemes and How to Safeguard Your Assets
Learn how to defend yourself against common digital threats, including fake delivery alerts, online romance scams, and fraudulent investment schemes.
UK Social Media Ban for Minors: Key Dates and Included Platforms
The UK government is set to implement a social media ban for those under 16 by early 2027, targeting major platforms while introducing strict new safety and age-verification rules for AI services.