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childsafety
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Politics · United StatesCalifornia Governor Signs Laws to Protect Children from Social Media and AI
California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed 13 new laws designed to shield minors from the potential harms of social media and AI chatbots. The legislation includes penalties for companies found negligent and restrictions on addictive online content.
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PoliticsAustralian teens returning to social media despite usage ban
Eight months after Australia implemented a ban on under-16s accessing social media, new data indicates that usage rates for platforms like TikTok are approaching previous levels. The government has pledged to increase penalties for non-compliance.
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MediaTelegram briefly removed from Apple App Store over child abuse material
Apple removed Telegram from its App Store globally on 4 August 2026 after finding child sexual abuse material, the company said. Telegram was restored hours later after removing the content and banning the user. Regulators in Britain and Australia have previously investigated the platform over similar concerns.
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Conflict & Security · United StatesOhio father shoots man accused of raping 11-year-old daughter, police say
An Ohio father was arrested and charged with felonious assault after shooting a man suspected of raping his 11-year-old daughter. Police said the mother found videos of the assault, leading the father to confront the alleged attacker. The father and the suspect received different bond amounts.
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