US groups urge investigation into child safety and spending on Roblox #gaming #childsafety

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cgqpz809e7lo

US watchdog FTC urged to probe Roblox over child safety and spending claims

Roblox said it had "clear policies" banning actual and simulated gambling, as well as rules governing paid random items.

BBC News
Ofcom has criticised TikTok and YouTube, saying their content feeds are 'not safe enough' for children. The regulator found 84% of children aged eight to 12 still use at least one major service with a minimum age of 13. TikTok and YouTube failed to commit to significant changes. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn0pky4zpxxo #Media #SocialMedia #ChildSafety
TikTok and YouTube 'not safe enough' for kids, says Ofcom report

YouTube said it worked with experts to provide appropriate experiences. TikTok said it was disappointed Ofcom had not acknowledged its safety features.

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TTP - Meta Deploys ‘Momfluencers’ to Counter Child Safety Criticism

Meta has come under mounting scrutiny over its impact on teen mental health. It’s using Instagram influencers to try to change the narrative.

Lax rules and rise in for-profit childcare allow predators to abuse children, NSW inquiry finds

Greens MLC Abigail Boyd – who chaired inquiry – says system ‘failing too many children, families and educators’

The Guardian
Senate Republicans Introduce Funding Measure to Combat Online Child Abuse

As part of the reconciliation bill, the senators have allocated $108 million over three years to add nearly 200 specialists at the Department of Homeland Security.

The New York Times

I wonder how the members of the Special Panel On Child Safety Online convened by @EUCommission President #VonDerLeyen think about the fact that the Commission has already made up its mind independent from the expert advice they have been requested to prepare. 🤔

#AgeVerification #AgeGating #MinorsProtection #ChildSafety #DSA

Unconsciousness and Children: A Pattern Unfolding

Two Mifflinburg parents were found unconscious, with children in unsafe conditions. Both face child endangerment charges.

#Mifflinburg #ChildEndangerment #UnconsciousParents #DrugParaphernalia #ChildSafety

https://newsletter.tf/mifflinburg-parents-unconscious-children-unsafe/

In two separate incidents, parents in Mifflinburg were found unconscious while their children were in unsafe conditions. This is a serious concern for child safety.

#Mifflinburg #ChildEndangerment #UnconsciousParents #DrugParaphernalia #ChildSafety
https://newsletter.tf/mifflinburg-parents-unconscious-children-unsafe/

Mifflinburg Parents Found Unconscious With Children Present

Two Mifflinburg parents were found unconscious, with children in unsafe conditions. Both face child endangerment charges.

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