Google, Meta, OpenAI, xAI and Snap face FTC probe over AI chatbot child safety
The FTC is investigating potentially negative effects of AI chatbots offered by seven companies, especially regarding privacy and child safety.
Online Safety Laws Are Apparently Causing Some Studios To Rethink Their Games’ Features
Earlier this year, the UK's Online Safety Act forced digital game storefronts like Steam and Itch.io to ban or hide certain forms of adult content, with Steam even adding on…
Wikipedia loses UK Safety Act challenge, so you might want to get a VPN
Everybody's favourite time sink, Wikipedia, has lost its challenge against the UK's Online Safety Act. Unless it finds another avenue to challenge this new law, you'll either have to upload…
Is Roblox Safe? A Parent’s Guide To Roblox Safety Policies
Games have entertained children and adults alike since their inception, but some are themed and geared towards a younger audience. However, with recent controversies surrounding Roblox, the gaming platform that…
Xbox rolls out age verification in the UK to comply with the Online Safety Act
While the UK's Online Safety Act and its effect on privacy and censorship are hotly debated, Xbox is trying to get ahead of the matter.
Age Verification in the UK and Xbox’s Ongoing Commitment to Player Safety
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Roblox’s New Safety Features Include an AI That Will Guess Your Age Based on a Video Selfie
Roblox has announced a new range of safety features directed specifically at teenagers ages 13-17, including a new age estimation technology that uses AI to guess a user's age based…
Switch 2 Camera: Nintendo Responds To Safety And Spying Concerns
One of the big reveals from the Switch 2 Nintendo Direct this week was the announcement of a camera for the console's new GameChat feature that's accessible by pressing the…
Xbox Introduces New AI Solutions to Protect Players from Unwanted Messages in its Multifaceted Approach to Safety
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Tesla Full Self-Driving faces NHTSA safety probe following fatal collision
The NHTSA will determine whether Tesla FSD is safe to use in reduced visibility conditions, among other concerns.