Politics Oct 12 Is childproofing the internet constitutional? A legal expert explains By Meg Leta Jones, The Conversation
Nation Sep 17 Instagram introducing private teen accounts amid growing backlash over safety Instagram is introducing separate teen accounts for those under 18 as it tries to make the platform safer for children amid growing backlash against how social media affects young people’s lives. By Barbara Ortutay, Associated Press
Nation Jul 30 Watch 7:29 Bill aimed at protecting children online sparks debate over censorship and privacy The U.S. Senate passed the Kids Online Safety Act on Tuesday. If the bill is approved in the House, it will mark the first time in 25 years that Congress has passed a law aimed to better protect children from… By Stephanie Sy, Courtney Norris, Azhar Merchant
Nation May 13 Watch 6:51 How families can protect children as FBI sees increase in online sextortion cases FBI field offices across the country have reported an increase in youth sextortion cases where sexually explicit content is used as blackmail. Stephanie Sy reports on the concerning trend and preventive efforts to protect minors. By Stephanie Sy, Madison Staten
Nation Jun 03 Twitter’s head of trust and safety resigns after criticism from Elon Musk A top Twitter executive responsible for safety and content moderation has left the company, her departure coming soon after owner Elon Musk publicly complained about the platform’s handling of posts about transgender topics. By Associated Press
Nov 24 Musk says granting ‘amnesty’ to suspended Twitter accounts By Associated Press New Twitter owner Elon Musk said Thursday that he is granting “amnesty” for suspended accounts, which online safety experts predict will spur a rise in harassment, hate speech and misinformation. Continue reading
Mar 17 Tech leaders could face prison if they don’t follow UK’s planned online safety rules By Kelvin Chan, Associated Press The ambitious but controversial bill gives regulators wide-ranging powers to crack down on digital and social media companies. Lawmakers still need to vote to approve the bill before it becomes law. Continue reading
Oct 26 WATCH: Sen. Blumenthal tells TikTok, Snap, YouTube execs this ‘is a moment of reckoning’ for platforms and kids’ safety online By Marcy Gordon, Associated Press YouTube, TikTok and Snapchat are offering only "tweaks and minor changes" in their operations to ensure young users' safety amid rising concern over the platforms' potential harm to children, the head of a Senate panel told the companies' executives. Continue reading
Oct 26 WATCH: TikTok, Snapchat, YouTube executives testify in Senate hearing about kids’ safety online By Marcy Gordon, Matt O'Brien, Associated Press Senators put executives from YouTube, TikTok and Snapchat on the defensive Tuesday, questioning them about what they’re doing to ensure young users’ safety on their platforms. Continue reading
Feb 09 Twitter creates ‘safety council’ in an attempt to curb online harassment By Corinne Segal Twitter has announced the creation of a committee aimed at increasing safety on its platform. Continue reading