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Girl, 9, Falls Into 20-Foot-Deep Drain In Ahmedabad, Rescue Ops Underway
The girl, who was walking a short distance behind her mother, suddenly fell into the open drain, triggering panic at the spot.
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A Reckoning On Social Media Addiction Came Late For Many Children: Will AI Safety Be Different?
U.S. states reached a landmark $18 billion settlement with Meta to enhance social media safety for teens amid ongoing child safety concerns.
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2 Million Violations: Facebook Found Liable For Deceiving Users In US
It is now up to the judge to determine how much the company would pay, with attorneys representing the state asking for the maximum $5,000 penalty per violation.
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Child Rape Cases Went Up 4 Times Over A Decade, Convictions Remained Low
In 2015, police recorded 10,934 girl victims below the age of 18. By 2024, that figure had jumped to 43,675.
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Video: Karnataka Man Rides Bike With 5 Children In Metal Basket, Sparks Safety Debate
The video shows a man riding a two-wheeler with children seated in a metal basket.
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Apple, Google Could Be Forced to Block Explicit Images on Children’s Smartphones Under New UK Law
The UK government is moving towards legislation that could require Apple and Google to introduce stronger controls for children using smartphones and tablets. The proposed rules would address the creation, viewing and sharing of nude images, with the government considering protections that work across operating systems and individual apps. The move...
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'Meta Hooked, Exploited Children': 29 US States Demand $200-Billion Penalty
Deputy Attorney General Megan O'Neil said in her opening arguments in an Oakland courtroom that the company "exploited how kids' brains work".
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'Meta Said It Has Acted On Child Sexual Content': Government Sources
Mark Zuckerberg's Meta has been under fire over paid content linked to child sexual abuse material on Instagram.
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Toddler Appears In Middle Of Road In Noida As Driver's Reflexes Avert Tragedy, Dashcam Video Viral
Dashcam footage shows a driver stopping just in time to avoid hitting a crawling toddler in Noida.
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Rajasthan Girl, 8, Drugged And Raped In Park By Neighbour
According to police, the girl had gone to a park near her home on Wednesday afternoon to play on the swings. Later, a relative informed the family that the child was lying unconscious in the park.
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"Public Nuisance": Court Orders Meta To Pay $567 Million Over Child Harm
The ruling in New Mexico on Thursday adds to a previous fine of $375 million in the same case in March, when a jury found the social media giant liable for making youths vulnerable to predators on its platforms.
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US Court Orders Meta To Pay $567 Million To Address Kids' Mental Health Online
New Mexico Attorney General Raul Torrez sued Meta, which makes Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp -- in 2023, alleging the company failed to protect children from online dangers.
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NDTV Exclusive - Inside Meta's Child Safety: Current Systems Miss Nuance, New AI Under Test
The tech giant disclosed that it is developing a new generation of AI models to strengthen enforcement against child sexual exploitation on Facebook and Instagram.
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Meta Child Abuse Row: Experts Back Stricter Rules, Stronger Accountability
Experts state that there are several loopholes that leave children exposed to being targeted on social media companies, highlighting the need for stricter implementation of laws and enhanced scrutiny.
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Meta Threatens To Block Facebook, Instagram In New Mexico After $375 Million Fine
A New Mexico jury has found Meta liable for endangering children and misleading consumers, resulting in a 375 million dollar fine and a legal precedent that could force the company to fundamentally redesign its platforms.
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Girl, 9, Falls Into 20-Foot-Deep Drain In Ahmedabad, Rescue Ops Underway
The girl, who was walking a short distance behind her mother, suddenly fell into the open drain, triggering panic at the spot.
-
A Reckoning On Social Media Addiction Came Late For Many Children: Will AI Safety Be Different?
U.S. states reached a landmark $18 billion settlement with Meta to enhance social media safety for teens amid ongoing child safety concerns.
-
2 Million Violations: Facebook Found Liable For Deceiving Users In US
It is now up to the judge to determine how much the company would pay, with attorneys representing the state asking for the maximum $5,000 penalty per violation.
-
Child Rape Cases Went Up 4 Times Over A Decade, Convictions Remained Low
In 2015, police recorded 10,934 girl victims below the age of 18. By 2024, that figure had jumped to 43,675.
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Video: Karnataka Man Rides Bike With 5 Children In Metal Basket, Sparks Safety Debate
The video shows a man riding a two-wheeler with children seated in a metal basket.
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Apple, Google Could Be Forced to Block Explicit Images on Children’s Smartphones Under New UK Law
The UK government is moving towards legislation that could require Apple and Google to introduce stronger controls for children using smartphones and tablets. The proposed rules would address the creation, viewing and sharing of nude images, with the government considering protections that work across operating systems and individual apps. The move...
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'Meta Hooked, Exploited Children': 29 US States Demand $200-Billion Penalty
Deputy Attorney General Megan O'Neil said in her opening arguments in an Oakland courtroom that the company "exploited how kids' brains work".
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'Meta Said It Has Acted On Child Sexual Content': Government Sources
Mark Zuckerberg's Meta has been under fire over paid content linked to child sexual abuse material on Instagram.
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Toddler Appears In Middle Of Road In Noida As Driver's Reflexes Avert Tragedy, Dashcam Video Viral
Dashcam footage shows a driver stopping just in time to avoid hitting a crawling toddler in Noida.
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Rajasthan Girl, 8, Drugged And Raped In Park By Neighbour
According to police, the girl had gone to a park near her home on Wednesday afternoon to play on the swings. Later, a relative informed the family that the child was lying unconscious in the park.
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"Public Nuisance": Court Orders Meta To Pay $567 Million Over Child Harm
The ruling in New Mexico on Thursday adds to a previous fine of $375 million in the same case in March, when a jury found the social media giant liable for making youths vulnerable to predators on its platforms.
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US Court Orders Meta To Pay $567 Million To Address Kids' Mental Health Online
New Mexico Attorney General Raul Torrez sued Meta, which makes Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp -- in 2023, alleging the company failed to protect children from online dangers.
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NDTV Exclusive - Inside Meta's Child Safety: Current Systems Miss Nuance, New AI Under Test
The tech giant disclosed that it is developing a new generation of AI models to strengthen enforcement against child sexual exploitation on Facebook and Instagram.
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Meta Child Abuse Row: Experts Back Stricter Rules, Stronger Accountability
Experts state that there are several loopholes that leave children exposed to being targeted on social media companies, highlighting the need for stricter implementation of laws and enhanced scrutiny.
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Meta Threatens To Block Facebook, Instagram In New Mexico After $375 Million Fine
A New Mexico jury has found Meta liable for endangering children and misleading consumers, resulting in a 375 million dollar fine and a legal precedent that could force the company to fundamentally redesign its platforms.
