Child Safety
Missing six-year-old boy dies on S-Bahn tracks in Hamburg
A six-year-old boy who went missing in Hamburg was found dead on S-Bahn tracks. The boy from the Wandsbek district was last seen on Friday evening. Police confirm it was a tragic accident.
Senators introduce bill to block kids from harmful AI chatbots
Two US senators have proposed bipartisan legislation to prevent children from accessing AI companion bots that could encourage self-harm or sexual exploitation. The GUARD Act, introduced by Josh Hawley and Richard Blumenthal, would require age verification and impose fines for violations. Grieving parents joined the announcement, highlighting tragic cases linked to these technologies.
Minister Calls for Grooming Prevention in Gaming
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A Swedish minister has urged gaming companies to implement stronger measures to prevent grooming and exploitation of minors on online platforms. The call comes amid growing concerns about child safety in digital environments. Companies are encouraged to adopt proactive strategies.
California enacts laws regulating AI companion bots and deepfakes
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Governor Gavin Newsom signed two new laws on Monday to protect children from harmful AI technologies, including companion chatbots and deepfake pornography. The measures require safety protocols for bots and increase fines for nonconsensual AI-generated explicit images to $250,000 per victim. Both laws will take effect on January 1, 2026.