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At the centre of the discussion was a clear message: social media companies must take greater responsibility for children’s safety.
#DRAGON #onlinesafety #onlineharms #socialmedia #socialmediaban #childprotection #childsafeguarding
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The meeting took place at a critical moment as public concern continues to grow around online harms & the UK government’s consultation on potential measures, including restrictions on social media use for under-16s, remains ongoing.
#DRAGON #onlinesafety #onlineharms #socialmediaban
Social media leaders from major platforms including Meta, Snap, YouTube, TikTok & X met with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer at Downing Street yesterday to discuss how children can be better protected online.
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While some platforms have introduced safeguards — such as parental controls & changes to default settings — questions remain about whether these measures go far enough, particularly in the face of evolving risks & increasingly complex online environments.
#DRAGON #onlinesafety #onlineharms
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At the centre of the discussion is a clear message: social media companies must take greater responsibility for children’s safety.
#DRAGON #onlinesafety #onlineharms #childsafety #childprotection #childsafeguarding
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The meeting comes at a critical moment, as public concern grows around online harms & the UK government continues its consultation on potential measures, including restrictions on social media use for under-16s.
#DRAGON #onlinesafety #onlineharms #childsafeguarding
Social media leaders from major platforms including Meta, Snapchat, YouTube, TikTok & X are set to meet with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer at Downing Street to discuss how children can be better protected online.
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Alberta Senator @Paulatics delivered an excellent speech warning of the harms of online censorship, moral panic, book bans, and the problems with bans and age verifications as Senate Bill S-209 moves from the Senate to the House of Commons.
Thank you Senator! I could not agree more! […]
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As online environments continue to evolve, staying attuned to how communication changes is essential for keeping children safe.
#DRAGON #onlinesafety #onlineharms #childsafeguarding #safeguarding #childprotection
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The article makes a clear point: awareness, not alarm, is key. Supporting children to understand how online communication works, including how meaning can be hidden or coded, is an important part of prevention.
#DRAGON #onlinesafety #onlineharms #safeguarding #childprotection
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For children, this language can quickly become normalised. For adults, it can remain invisible until something concerning happens.
#DRAGON #onlinesafety #onlineharms #childsafeguarding #safeguarding #childprotection
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These forms of communication are often subtle, embedded in everyday interactions, and shaped by what some researchers call “algospeak” — language that evolves in response to how platforms detect & filter content.
#DRAGON #onlinesafety #onlineharms #safeguarding #childprotection
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Terms like “MAP” (minor-attracted person), alongside a wider ecosystem of euphemisms, numbers, & indirect references, can be used to mask harmful intent & avoid platform moderation.
#DRAGON #onlinesafety #onlineharms #childsafeguarding #safeguarding #childprotection
This article from Dr. Sharlette A. Kellum highlights a growing challenge in online safety: children are often exposed to evolving, coded language before adults even know it exists.
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#DRAGON #onlinesafety #onlineharms #childsafeguarding #safeguarding #childprotection
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As the scale of these harms continues to grow, meaningful progress will depend on coordinated action — with prevention at its core.
#DRAGON #onlinesafety #childprotection #childsafeguarding #childsafety #safeguarding #AI #AIharms #onlineharms
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Alongside these findings are renewed calls for stronger action, including embedding technologies on children’s devices to prevent nude images from being created, shared, or received in the first place.
#DRAGON #onlinesafety #childprotection #childsafeguarding #safeguarding #AI #onlineharms
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Where platforms were identified, over 40% of offences took place on Snapchat, with Meta platforms accounting for almost a quarter.
#DRAGON #onlinesafety #childprotection #childsafeguarding #childsafety #safeguarding #AI #AIharms #onlineharms
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As these figures show, tackling online exploitation requires continued collaboration across technology, policy & practice along with a sustained focus on both prevention & support.
#DRAGON #onlinesafety #onlineharms #sextortion #sexploitation #childsafety #childsafeguarding
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Alongside these findings, there are renewed calls for stronger action from tech companies, including improved detection tools & more robust safeguards to prevent harm before it occurs.
#DRAGON #onlinesafety #onlineharms #sextortion #sexploitation #childsafety #childsafeguarding
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The emotional impact can be devastating, with some cases tragically linked to suicide.
#DRAGON #onlinesafety #onlineharms #sextortion #sexploitation #childsafety #childsafeguarding
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Sextortion often begins with grooming. Offenders use manipulation, reassurance & trust-building to encourage young people to share intimate images, before escalating quickly to threats, coercion & blackmail.
#DRAGON #onlinesafety #onlineharms #sextortion #childsafety #childsafeguarding
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The data also shows that boys aged 14–17 are disproportionately affected, accounting for 98% of reported cases.
#DRAGON #onlinesafety #onlineharms #sextortion #sexploitation #childsafety #childsafeguarding
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In 2025 alone, 394 reports of blackmail were made by under-18s — a 34% increase on the previous year.
#DRAGON #onlinesafety #onlineharms #sextortion #sexploitation #childsafety #childsafeguarding
New figures from the Report Remove service highlight a deeply concerning trend: online sextortion attempts against children are rising in the UK.
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Tech firms play fast and loose with CSAM as EU agreement runs out.
www.politico.eu/article/tech... #onlineharms #digitalservicesact #childprotection
Two progressive #Liberal backbenchers in Federal #Canadian politics talk on #Uncommons podcast.
Talking about #OnlineHarms. How to make the most of #Ai, and protect against harms.
#Tech companies not being held to same standard in digital world. #Publicwrongs need to be addressed. #cdnpoli
Neuroscience explains why teens are so vulnerable to Big Tech social media platforms
#SocialMedia #Neuroscience #MentalHealth #Teen #BigTech #DigitalAddiction #Dopamine #Youth #Depression #Anxiety #Psychology #TechRegulation #OnlineHarms #MediaCriticism
the-14.com/neuroscience...
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As discussions continue around regulation & restrictions, this initiative is an important reminder that equipping people to talk openly & confidently about online experiences is a key part of safeguarding.
#DRAGON #onlinesafety #onlineharms #childsafety #childsafeguarding #childprotection
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The campaign highlights a key challenge: much of children’s online experience happens out of sight, making it harder for parents to know when and how to start these conversations.
#DRAGON #onlinesafety #onlineharms #childsafety #childsafeguarding #childprotection
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It comes in response to research showing that half of parents do not regularly speak to their children about these risks.
#DRAGON #onlinesafety #onlineharms #childsafety #childsafeguarding #childprotection
