U.S. Rep. Kat Cammack took Apple and Google to task during a House Energy and Commerce Committee hearing, warning that children remain at risk. She urged lawmakers to push forward on her bipartisan App Store Freedom Act to address these concerns.
A woman in an abusive marriage wrestles with the possibility of leaving her husband and rekindling a relationship with her high school ex—who also happens to be the father of her son. She turns to “Dear Abby” for guidance on how to navigate her dire circumstances and protect her family’s well-being.
Lawyers for Carlos Jimenez say their client was trying to protect a group of children near a bus stop when an ICE agent allegedly threatened him with chemical spray. Moments later, they claim, the agent shot Jimenez from behind after pointing a gun at him.
Roblox, one of the world’s largest online games, arrives on ROG Xbox Ally and Xbox Ally X, bringing optimized touchscreen controls to handheld gaming. The expansion reflects Roblox Corp.’s pursuit of greater accessibility while addressing new safety measures, including age verification for voice chat.
Authorities apprehended a 20-year-old man who allegedly kidnapped a 12-year-old girl and led police on a pursuit. The arrest quickly ended a potentially dangerous situation, highlighting officials’ swift response.
A family contends that a registered sex offender used Roblox and Discord to contact their son, prompting a lawsuit that underscores serious concerns about online child safety. Several families, along with state attorneys general, have now turned to legal action, alleging that online predators can groom and exploit minors on these platforms.
A family has filed suit against the popular gaming platform Roblox, alleging an alleged sex offender contacted their 13-year-old son despite parental controls. The father claims the distress caused by this incident has led the teen to battle depression.
Regulators are intensifying their scrutiny of artificial intelligence, with the Federal Trade Commission demanding information from major AI firms on children’s safety measures. Meanwhile, a federal pilot program set to use AI to authorize Medicare treatments in six states is drawing fire from lawmakers who fear it could lead to wrongful denials of care.
The Federal Trade Commission has launched an inquiry into social media and AI companies. The investigation focuses on how AI chatbots, acting as companions, might affect children and teenagers who rely on these digital helpers.
A 40-year-old Hollis man has been charged with a felony after allegedly exposing himself in a public library. Police say he followed children through the building before performing the sex act. Investigations are ongoing to determine the full circumstances of the incident.
