In a rare cross-party move, U.S. House lawmakers have agreed on a plan to enhance digital protections for children and teenagers. Spearheaded as a response to growing concerns about youth privacy, the move underscores a broader shift toward more stringent online safeguards.

Emerging AI systems offer a new way to confirm user age online. By centering on teen safety, these tools could reshape how underage audiences engage with digital platforms, helping ensure a more secure online experience.

A man has been charged with soliciting sex from teenage girls over Snapchat, raising concerns about online safety for minors. The local news story, published by The Lewiston Tribune Online, highlights the criminal nature of social media misuse.

A local animal shelter in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula had its Facebook page commandeered by hackers who posted fake puppy and kitten ads. Now, the sheriff’s office warns residents not to click on suspicious links shared on the hijacked page.

Over 100 child advocates are praising the introduction of the App Store Accountability Act by Senator Mike Lee and Representative John James. The bipartisan legislation aims to strengthen parental oversight and protect American children from online exploitation.