Keywords: Digital safety


AI fears return as experts debate hype and the real risk of losing control

Artificial intelligence is once again at the center of a heated debate over whether increasingly capable systems could eventually escape human control. While some warnings portray advanced AI as a technology that could fundamentally threaten humanity, a number of experts argue that the most dramatic......

AI and children in Morocco: Only 25% of parents say they can spot AI-generated content

As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly embedded in children’s digital lives, a new challenge is emerging inside Moroccan households: parents are increasingly concerned about online risks, but many may lack the skills needed to identify the content they fear. A recent Kaspersky study involving......

Europe moves toward tighter digital protections for children

The European Union is preparing to consider tougher and more coordinated measures to protect children and teenagers online, with new restrictions on access to major social media platforms expected to become part of the debate in Brussels. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is expected......

UNICEF warns that nearly 20 million children faced online sexual abuse in one year

Nearly 20 million children who use the internet across 21 countries were subjected to sexual exploitation or abuse online over a single year, according to a new report released by UNICEF, highlighting the growing risks children face in digital environments. The United Nations children's agency estimates......

Meta Under Pressure: UN Calls for Enhanced Protection of Minors on Social Media

The agreement reached in the United States by Meta regarding the protection of minors reignites the debate on the responsibility of digital platforms in light of the risks faced by children and teenagers. According to the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, security measures......

European Union: Meta urged to enhance protection for teenagers on Instagram and Facebook

The European Commission is raising its voice against Meta regarding the protection of teenagers on Facebook and Instagram. Following an agreement reached in the United States between the American tech giant and authorities in several states, Brussels is now demanding similar guarantees for young users......

Meta agrees to pay up to $18 billion in settlements to address minor-related allegations

The tech giant Meta has agreed to pay up to $18 billion in settlements with most U.S. states. In exchange, the company commits to significantly enhancing protections for children and teenagers on Facebook and Instagram. The settlement ends a highly publicized federal lawsuit in the United States, focusing......

Instagram's 'Take a Break' Tool Used by Only a Tiny Fraction of Teens

Presented as a feature aimed at helping teenagers better manage their time spent on Instagram, the "Take a Break" tool was reportedly used by only 1 to 2% of the affected youth. This revelation was made in a U.S. court by Adam Mosseri, as Meta faces lawsuits regarding the effects of its platforms on......

Meta faces federal trial over alleged harm to children on social media

Meta is facing a major federal trial in the United States over allegations that Facebook and Instagram were designed in ways that encouraged excessive use among children and teenagers while the company failed to adequately address potential risks to young users. The case opened in Oakland, California,......