Keywords: Digital safety


Poll shows broad U.S. support for tighter social media regulation

Public pressure is growing in the United States for stronger oversight of social media platforms, particularly over concerns about their impact on children and teenagers. A recent Reuters/Ipsos poll suggests that Democrats and Republicans increasingly share concerns about the need for tougher rules. According......

FIFA strengthens efforts to combat online racism during the 2026 World Cup

FIFA has intensified its campaign against online abuse as the 2026 FIFA World Cup continues across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, responding to a significant increase in hateful content directed at players, officials, and teams on social media platforms. According to the organization's latest......

Online Protection for Minors: Australia's Model Faces Its First Limits

Presented as one of the most ambitious digital regulations in the world for protecting minors, the ban on social media for those under 16 in Australia does not seem to have significantly altered the habits of adolescents in the immediate term. This is the conclusion of a recent scientific study that......

Digital predators targeting children spark urgent warning from Moroccan child protection group

A Moroccan child protection association has issued a strong warning about the growing threat of online predators targeting minors, calling for tougher legal measures and greater national awareness to combat the rising use of digital platforms in child exploitation cases. The organization, known as “Ma......

New Mexico seeks changes to Meta platforms in youth harm trial

A legal trial is set to begin in New Mexico focusing on allegations that major social media platforms operated by Meta have negatively affected the mental health of young users. The case is being heard in Santa Fe and represents a significant step in ongoing legal efforts to regulate digital platforms’......

UK regulator investigates Telegram over child safety concerns

The United Kingdom’s communications regulator, Ofcom, has launched an investigation into the messaging platform Telegram following concerns over the possible sharing of child sexual abuse material and the misuse of online chat services by predators. According to the regulator, evidence suggests......

Al Barid Bank denies data breach and reassures customers over account security

Al Barid Bank has denied any compromise of customer accounts following reports circulating online and on social media about a possible data leak. In an official statement, the bank said that initial technical investigations conducted by its cybersecurity teams found no evidence of sensitive data being......

Anthropic talks to EU, including on its cyber security models, commission says

Artificial intelligence company Anthropic is in ongoing discussions with the European Commission regarding its range of AI models, including cybersecurity-focused systems that are not yet available in the European Union, according to the Commission. A spokesperson for the European Commission confirmed......

Greece debates social media ban as parents seek to limit children’s screen time

As Greece moves closer to introducing restrictions on social media use for minors, many parents are increasingly concerned about the impact of digital platforms on their children’s well-being. The government is expected to announce measures that could limit or ban access to social media for children......