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Tag: Safety

Apple’s AirTags now feature child safety battery warnings

Apple updates AirTags with child safety warnings on packaging and app instructions, aligning with Reese’s Law to prevent battery ingestion.

Inappropriate apps found rated safe for young children on Apple’s App Store, report reveals

A new report reveals inappropriate apps rated safe for kids on Apple’s App Store, prompting calls for stronger child safety measures.

Character.AI introduces new safety features and parental controls for teenage users

Character.AI announces new safety measures, including parental controls and a teen-specific chatbot model, following lawsuits over user harm.

Elon Musk’s Neuralink to trial robotic arm control through brain implants

Neuralink begins trials on brain implants that let paralysed users control robotic arms with thoughts, aiming to restore physical independence.

Apple’s next AirTag to launch in 2025 with better privacy features

Apple plans to launch a second-gen AirTag in 2025, which will improve privacy with tamper-proof features and enhanced range for better tracking.

Roblox tightens chat rules for children under 13

Roblox introduces safety updates limiting communication for users under 13, adds parental tools, and changes content access for younger players.

X now lets blocked users view posts despite privacy concerns

X allows blocked users to see posts despite privacy concerns; some users move to safer alternatives like Threads and BlueSky.

Character.AI and Google face lawsuit after chatbot’s role in teen’s tragic death

Character.AI and Google sued after a chatbot-obsessed teen’s death, highlighting concerns over AI safety and user protection measures.

Roblox introduces new safety measures for pre-teen users after concerns over child protection

Roblox introduces new parental controls and restrictions for pre-teen users after concerns about child protection and improving platform safety.

Google Messages introduces new features to combat spam and protect privacy

Google Messages introduces new features to tackle spam and protect privacy, including enhanced scam detection and optional nudity warnings.

AI-controlled robots can be hacked, posing serious risks

A Penn Engineering study found AI-powered robots vulnerable to hacking, raising concerns over safety risks and real-world dangers.

Meta introduces updated brand safety controls for advertisers

Meta launches updated safety controls for advertisers, allowing them to manage comments, block profiles, and work with partners for better ad placement.