Child Safety

A man in Siaya County has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for manslaughter after lacing avocados with poison that killed a seven-year-old boy. The incident took place in December 2024 in Onono Village, where the child ate the contaminated fruit. The court weighed the emotional and psychological impact on the family alongside community hostility.

22. januar 2026 Rapportert av AI

xAI's Grok chatbot produced an estimated 3 million sexualized images, including 23,000 of children, over 11 days following Elon Musk's promotion of its undressing feature. Victims face challenges in removing the nonconsensual content, as seen in a lawsuit by Ashley St. Clair against xAI. Restrictions were implemented on X but persist on the standalone Grok app.

Reddit has filed a legal challenge against Australia's new law banning social media access for those under 16, arguing it imposes intrusive verification and limits free expression. The San Francisco-based company announced the High Court action on Thursday, shortly after implementing age verification measures to comply with the legislation that took effect on Tuesday. The ban targets platforms like TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, and Reddit, with fines up to $33 million for non-compliance.

6. desember 2025 Rapportert av AI Faktasjekket

Australia is poised to become the first country to impose a nationwide restriction on social media accounts for children under 16, with new rules taking effect on December 10. The law targets major platforms but excludes gaming and messaging apps, prompting debate over its effectiveness and consistency.