Big Tech’s desperate last push at AI regulation
…Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), the coauthor of the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA), as part of an overall preemption package. While the issue of online safety does meaningfully overlap with AI, it…
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Thousands of Computer Viruses Are Created Every Day. Here’s How to Protect Your Computer From Cyberattacks
…However, there are ways to make your kids safer online -- and protect your computer (or other devices they use) in the process: using parental controls, educating your kids about online safety and…
Can social media age verification really protect kids?
…Internet Freedom Foundation, a digital rights organization in India, told Rest of World . “Effective child safety online doesn’t require identifying every internet user,” he said. “Platform design choices around recommendation algorithms…
A Kid With a Fake Mustache Tricked an Online Age-Verification Tool
…The report, titled “The Online Safety Act: Are Children Safe Online?” showed that 46 percent of 9- to 16-year-olds believe that circumventing age controls is very easy. In total, however…
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Alpha School’s Ritzy New York City Campus Costs $65,000 a Year—but Isn’t Actually a School
…Though the company’s marketing materials didn’t explicitly mention it, parents who enrolled their kids at the Maiden Lane campus would be required to file formal documentation signing up as homeschoolers…
Samsung's latest Galaxy Tab for your kids could outlast their childhood
…Samsung has a new tablet aimed at addressing parents’ concerns about their kids’ online safety. It has announced a special edition of the Galaxy Tab A11 Plus, with additional perks for parents…
UK government 'will make further statements in July about VPNs and further restrictions'
In the UK, the Online Safety Act now requires that websites verify the age of its users through checks often carried out by third-party vendors. Personally, I'm trying to avoid…
UKIE welcomes video games being classed separately from social media as UK government announces ban
…the UK government calls a "cliff-edge". "Parents want to keep their kids safe and happy, but the online world has made that harder than ever," UK Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, said…
Is Microsoft Defender Enough for Antivirus Protection? It Depends
…internet safety practices, like being cautious about sharing personal information or downloading files. Kids should have a trusted adult to speak to when they encounter suspicious or harmful content online. Other privacy…
Roblox launches new age-based accounts and expanded parental controls "to build age-appropriate experiences for all"
…Roblox Kids for children aged five to eight, and Roblox Select for users aged nine-15. New parental controls are also on the way. The company said the two new accounts, set…