Roblox tightens age checks and introduces age-based chats
Roblox is implementing a new age verification system and age-based chat groups to enhance child safety on its platform. Learn how these changes will protect younger users.
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France investigates Vinted over OnlyFans links
French authorities are investigating claims Vinted sellers are directing users to adult content. With 23 million French users and no age checks, child safety is at risk. Read the full investigation details.
Airbnb demands block domestic abuse survivors from safety
Exclusive investigation reveals how vulnerable Londoners escaping abusive relationships are being blocked from emergency housing by Airbnb's verification policies requiring court documentation many don't possess.
Australia bans under-16s from social media including Reddit
Australia announces landmark legislation banning under-16s from social media platforms including Reddit, joining global efforts to protect children's mental health and online safety.
Yale expels student over fake identity admissions scam
An Ivy League student's elaborate deception unravels as Yale discovers he created a fictitious North Dakota persona to hide his Asian background, leading to his expulsion from the prestigious institution.
Pornhub loses 27% of UK visitors in porn crackdown
Exclusive investigation reveals how Britain's new age verification rules have caused Pornhub's UK traffic to plummet by over 25%, marking a major victory for online safety campaigners.
Australia considers social media ban for under-16s
The Australian government is debating a controversial proposal to ban social media access for children under 16, sparking intense debate about online safety versus digital rights.
AI Fake Interview Scandal: De Blasio Impersonated
A sophisticated AI-generated fake interview with former New York mayor Bill de Blasio has exposed alarming vulnerabilities in political journalism and digital verification processes.
Ofcom demands tech firms protect children online or face huge fines
UK regulator Ofcom unveils strict new online safety rules requiring social media platforms and search engines to implement robust age verification and content moderation systems to shield children from harmful material.
Australian Parliament Debates Social Media Age Verification Laws
Australian politicians clash over controversial social media age assurance laws while confronting toxic algae threats and telecommunications penalties in a dramatic parliamentary session.
Digital ID Crisis: Phone Theft Risk for Brits
Exclusive investigation reveals security flaws in UK's digital identity plans that could leave citizens vulnerable if their mobile devices are stolen or lost.
Digital ID: When Will It Become Mandatory in Britain?
From banking to benefits - discover the everyday situations where digital ID will become mandatory across the UK and what it means for your privacy and convenience.
Digital ID cards risk breaching Good Friday Agreement
Plans for digital ID cards in the UK have raised alarm bells in Northern Ireland, with critics warning they could undermine the delicate balance of the Good Friday Agreement and create a 'two-tier' system.
ChatGPT Gets Adult-Only Feature: OpenAI's Safety Move
OpenAI introduces new age restrictions and content filtering for ChatGPT, creating a safer AI experience while raising questions about digital censorship.
Olympic boxer's 94-second KO sparks gender debate
French boxer Imane Khelif scores lightning-quick knockout in just 94 seconds during her return to the ring, reigniting discussions about gender verification in Olympic boxing following previous controversy.
Young Americans' identity crisis: Confidence in free-fall
New research exposes a dramatic shift in how young Americans identify, with transgender and nonbinary identification soaring while traditional confidence plummets among the youth.
Starmer's Digital ID Cards: Revolution or Risk?
Labour's proposed digital ID cards spark fierce debate as experts warn of technical failures and privacy concerns. Discover why this digital transformation might be doomed from the start.
Instagram gets PG-13 rating system in Meta safety shake-up
Meta announces groundbreaking PG-13 age rating system for Instagram, implementing stricter parental controls and content restrictions for younger users in major platform overhaul.
Labour's Digital ID Gender Choice Alarms MPs
Labour's proposed digital identity system faces backlash as MPs warn it could allow individuals to choose their gender without medical verification, raising concerns about privacy and security implications.
Digital ID required for pub pints? Ministers face backlash
Government plans for mandatory digital ID cards to buy alcohol and enter venues spark civil liberties concerns as critics warn of 'Orwellian' overreach in daily life.
Labour plans digital ID cards to transform UK identity verification
The Labour Party unveils ambitious plans for digital identity cards, promising to streamline services while raising privacy concerns. Yvette Cooper leads the charge on modernising UK security.
Discord age verification hack exposes user IDs
Sensitive identity documents including passports and driving licences from thousands of Discord users have been compromised after a cybersecurity breach at an age verification provider.
Discord age verification exposes millions of ID documents
A catastrophic security failure at Discord has exposed sensitive government-issued ID documents submitted for age verification, putting millions of users at risk of identity theft and fraud.
Elon Musk's 'dead end' remark to grieving father sparks outrage
Tech billionaire Elon Musk sparks outrage after telling bereaved father Hamish Steele his complaint about X's verification system is a 'dead end' following his son's tragic death.
Ryanair's Passenger ID Ban: Exact Date Revealed
Ryanair is set to enforce a strict new ID verification rule. Travellers who fail to update their details risk being refused boarding. Here's everything you need to know to avoid travel chaos.
Elon Musk's X challenges Australia's social media ban for kids
Elon Musk's X platform demands a pause on Australia's landmark law banning under-16s from social media, citing concerns over its 'lawfulness' and implementation, setting the stage for a major legal and policy clash.
Digital ID Super-App to Revolutionise Age Verification in UK
A groundbreaking 'Digital ID' super-app is in development, promising to let you prove your age for age-restricted goods with just your smartphone, potentially ending the need to carry physical documents.
Ofcom Enforces Online Safety Act on Porn Sites
UK regulator Ofcom launches a major campaign to ensure pornography websites comply with the new Online Safety Act, enforcing strict age verification to protect minors from harmful content.
Australia's Social Media Ban Loophole Exposed for Under-16s
A critical loophole in Australia's new social media age verification law allows minors to easily access harmful content, including gambling and violent far-right material, by simply browsing without an account, experts warn.
Cancer survivor told she looked 'too ill' for passport
A breast cancer survivor from Wales was left devastated after being denied a new passport photo for looking 'too ill'. Emma Spary, 42, shares her story of battling the system and the emotional toll of post-treatment discrimination.
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