Child Safety
KIDZONET Joins Internet Watch Foundation to Block Abuse Material at Network Level
KIDZONET has joined the Internet Watch Foundation to integrate real-time intelligence feeds and block child sexual abuse material at the network level.
Study Reveals Growing AI Interest Among Children in Middle East
Kaspersky research reveals that AI interest children is growing rapidly, with AI-related apps accounting for a quarter of children’s Google searches in the Middle East, as artificial intelligence tools become central to young people’s digital lives alongside social media and streaming platforms.
Roblox Launches Age-Gated Accounts to Restrict Child Access to Explicit Content
Roblox launches age-gated accounts in June to restrict minors’ access to explicit content and predatory contact, responding to lawsuits over child safety failures.
Apple Rolls Out Age Verification Across UK Services
Apple activated age verification requirements across its UK services on March 25, 2026, requiring adults to confirm they are 18 or older to access certain features.
WhatsApp Launches Parent-Managed Accounts for Pre-Teens with PIN Controls and Activity Alerts
WhatsApp has begun rolling out parent-managed accounts for children under 13, giving parents PIN-protected controls over contacts, groups, and activity alerts while preserving end-to-end encryption.