Measures to keep young children from accessing online platforms failing, says report
Account creation on YouTube, TikTok, Snapchat and Instagram still relies solely on self-declaration of age
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ChatGPT faces tougher rules under EU online safety regime
Reddit and Roblox also face additional obligations under bloc’s Digital Services Act
Struggling to get your children off Fortnite? There’s a reason for that
Games are designed to offer something to capture your attention every 40 seconds. No wonder it’s a battle
‘I’ve been online for so long. I’ve seen a bunch of stuff. I’m kind of desensitised to it’
Teenagers at a recent workshop had all witnessed violent, extreme, racist, sexist and unhealthy body image content online
Forget Furby: The hidden dangers in smart toys under the Christmas tree
People thought Furbys were spying on them, but today’s AI-powered toys may not be all that innocent
Roblox deploys new age-verification features
Gaming platform says child social media ban in Australia should not apply to online game
We made a big mistake allowing our children to use social media. Now we’re doing it again with AI
Family of US teen is suing Open AI, alleging its ChatGPT played a role in encouraging him to take his life
‘I woke up one morning to 2,000 comments. I’ve had death threats’: How schools deal with social media fallout
Online hatred and toxicity can be hugely damaging, but are digital literacy classes really enough to tackle it?
How to ... make Roblox safe for your kids
Worried about what your child is seeing on the 'imagination platform'? Here’s how to block out some of the less appropriate content
Children are not safe anywhere online. It’s time to hit tech companies in the bottom line
For those of us trying to protect children from online harm, it’s been like bailing a boat with a soup ladle while big tech is filling it with a fire hose
Roblox and YouTube main sources of online content which ‘bothered or upset’ primary school children - report
Online safety charity says there is ‘vital need’ for online safety education in schools
Millions of children use Roblox – but this digital playground has a dark side
The world’s second most popular video game is social media by stealth. It should be regulated as such to help keep young users safe
Digital meatballs and virtual nuggets: why Ikea and McDonald’s are setting up shop in Roblox
A virtual Ikea store without any products might seem like good advertising – but is it any fun for the consumer?
Roblox: What is it, and why do I need to know about it?
The gaming platform, which lets players illegally upload songs, has sparked a chaotic music scene
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