Group Pushing #AgeVerification Requirements For #AI Sneakily Backed By #OpenAI

OpenAI hasn't been shy about spending money #lobbying for favorable laws and regulations. But when it comes to its involvement with #childSafety advocacy groups, the company has apparently decided it's best to stay in the shadows -- even if it means hiding from the people actually pushing for #policy changes.

https://news.slashdot.org/story/26/04/02/0345206/group-pushing-age-verification-requirements-for-ai-sneakily-backed-by-openai?utm_source=rss1.0mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feed

Greek parents pin hopes on coming social media ban for kids

Parents welcome the news that in the coming days, the Greek government is expected to announce a social media ban for children under 15, joining the growing ranks of nations seeking to shield young children from addiction and online abuse. #socialmedia #greece #europe #socialmediaban #children #childsafety #News #Reuters #Newsfeed Read the story here: 👉 Subscribe: Keep up with the latest news from around the…

https://fllics.com/en/video/greek-parents-pin-hopes-on-coming-social-media-ban-for-kids/

Times of India | 'They are outright lying and it is very ...', say upset parents as they find OpenAI funding 'Parents & Kids Safe AI Coalition' that they have been working with

Child safety groups are criticizing OpenAI, the maker of ChatGPT, for funding a coalition that approached them for support on AI policy. Several organizations expressed concern over the lack of transparency regarding OpenAI's involvement, with some leaders feeling misled and subsequently leaving the coalition. This situation arises as OpenAI advocates for child safety rules around AI.

Read more: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/technology/tech-news/they-are-outright-lying-and-it-is-very-say-upset-parents-as-they-find-openai-funding-parents-kids-safe-ai-coalition-that-they-have-been-working-with/articleshow/129972499.cms

#openai #chatgpt #parents&kidssafeaicoalition #aipolicy #childsafety

A $375 million verdict that could reshape how Big Tech treats children

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.optimistdaily.com/2026/04/a-375-million-verdict-that-could-reshape-how-big-tech-treats-children/

#Snapchat Investigated in #Europe Over #ChildSafety Policies

Henna Virkkunen, the #European commissioner overseeing digital policy, said that the European Union’s #DigitalServicesAct “demands high safety standards for all users.”
#eu #europeanunion

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/26/business/snapchat-europe-child-safety.html