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Parents warned not to publicly share children’s images amid AI abuse risks
The NCA says there is a growing threat of children's images being used to create child abuse material.
July 3, 2026Wowcher sorry for 'unacceptable' crocodile attack email
The firm's marketing email appeared to reference an incident involving a toddler at a zoo.
June 21, 2026Man arrested after boy, 3, ends up in UK zoo's crocodile enclosure - Reuters
Man arrested after boy, 3, ends up in UK zoo's crocodile enclosure Reuters
June 18, 2026Five big questions about the UK's under-16s social media ban
A ban is coming - but it's still not clear what it will mean for sites including Roblox, YouTube and WhatsApp.
June 16, 2026Florida sues TikTok, claiming it violates state child safety law - Reuters
Florida sues TikTok, claiming it violates state child safety law Reuters
June 15, 2026When will social media ban start, and which apps will be affected?
The measures will see apps including TikTok and Snapchat banned for UK teens early in 2027.
June 15, 2026Social media on trial: Four important cases to watch
Social media firms face thousands of lawsuits, the BBC looks at four which could be significant.
June 11, 2026Apple unveils Siri AI makeover as Tim Cook bids farewell
The technology giant also revealed a series of new child safety features amid widespread scrutiny over "nudification" apps.
June 8, 2026Big tech firms must stop young people circulating nude images, says UK PM Starmer - Reuters
Big tech firms must stop young people circulating nude images, says UK PM Starmer Reuters
June 8, 2026Starmer tells Apple and Google to ban nude images on children's phones
Firms will be expected to activate built-in features to stop children accessing sexually explicit images.
June 8, 2026US groups urge investigation into child safety and spending on Roblox
Roblox said it had "clear policies" banning actual and simulated gambling, as well as rules governing paid random items.
May 20, 2026Driver arrested after chasing down child cyclist on footpath
Video captures young boy on bike fleeing car that mounts footpath in Washington State
May 7, 2026Nebraska police shoot knife-wielding woman who abducted child from Walmart
The 31-year-old woman randomly abducted a three-year-old boy out of the Omaha supermarket at knifepoint, police say.
April 16, 2026Meta told to pay $375m for misleading users over child safety
The owner of Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp has been found liable by a court in New Mexico.
March 24, 2026TikTok won't protect DMs with controversial privacy tech, saying it would put users at risk
TikTok tells the BBC it won't join rival platforms such as WhatsApp and Messenger in using end-to-end encryption.
March 4, 2026Reddit fined £14m for 'concerning' child age check failings
The UK's data watchdog said the failings meant children could be exposed to harmful material online.
February 24, 2026