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Meta to Remove Australian Teen Instagram, Facebook Accounts Early

500,000 Australian teens under 16 will lose Instagram and Facebook access from December 4 as Meta implements social media ban ahead of government deadline.

Roblox Implements Facial Age Verification to Protect Children from Adults

Roblox becomes first gaming platform to require facial age checks for chat features, grouping users by age to prevent child-adult interactions amid safety concerns.

Roblox Mandates Age Verification for Chat Amid Child Safety Lawsuits

Roblox requires government ID or AI face scans for chat access to protect children from predators. New verification rolls out globally by early next year.

Denmark Bans Social Media for Children Under 15 in Landmark Move

Denmark becomes second country to implement comprehensive social media ban for children under 15, with fines up to 6% of global revenue for tech giants.

GUARD Act: New Bill to Protect Kids from AI Chatbot Risks

Bipartisan legislation would ban minors from AI companions, require age verification, and impose penalties for harmful chatbot interactions with children.

Character.AI Bans Minors After Teen Suicide Lawsuits

Character.AI will ban users under 18, but a mother who lost her son says the safety measure comes too late after multiple lawsuits alleged harm to children.

Character.AI Bans Teen Chatbot Conversations After Suicide Lawsuits

Character.AI will prohibit teens from open-ended chatbot chats by November 25 following lawsuits linking the platform to youth suicide and mental health issues.

Teens Using AI for Romance and Emotional Support, Survey Reveals

Nearly 20% of US high school students know someone using AI for relationships, with many turning to chatbots for mental health support instead of people.

Instagram Limits Teen Content with PG-13 Rules for Safety

Instagram now automatically filters content for users under 18 using PG-13 standards, giving parents new controls to protect teens from harmful material online.

OpenAI Allows Adult Content on ChatGPT as Altman Rejects Moral Police Role

OpenAI loosens ChatGPT restrictions for verified adults while facing FTC investigations and implementing new safety controls for teen protection.

Spotify Expands Kids Managed Accounts to US, UK, Canada and More

Spotify brings safe, personalized music accounts for children under 13 to 7 new countries, giving parents full control over content.

OpenAI to Allow Adult Content for Verified ChatGPT Users

OpenAI will relax ChatGPT restrictions in December, allowing verified adults access to mature content with new age verification and parental controls.