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Senator launches inquiry into 8 tech giants for failures to adequately report CSAM The inquiry follows reports from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) that allege the tech giants are deficient in their reporting of CSAM and data related to generative AI g...

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State outlines $130 million plan to modernize child-welfare case management DCYF project leaders told the Technology Services Board the Comprehensive Child Welfare Information System (ProFam/CWIS) is progressing, uses Microsoft Dynamics and Deloitte as the system integrator, has roughly 100 dedicated staff, and carries a $130 million budget over a multiyear implementation; legacy integrations and data migration remain principal risks.

Washington's ambitious $130 million plan to modernize its child welfare system is off to a strong start, but looming technical risks could jeopardize its 2029 launch.

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OpenAI Releases Child Safety Blueprint as AI Abuse Reports Surge OpenAI has released a Child Safety Blueprint developed with NCMEC, attorneys general, and Thorn to combat AI-generated child exploitation material.

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OpenAI Releases Child Safety Blueprint as AI Abuse Reports Surge

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Senate committee adopts amendment and lays over bill criminalizing grooming in schools after survivor testimony A Minnesota Senate committee advanced SF 3969, adopting an A12 amendment that tightens the definition of 'grooming' and clarifies prohibited conduct by people in positions of authority after victim testimony and law-enforcement support; the bill was laid over pending a fiscal note and referral to Finance.

Minnesota senators are taking a bold stand against grooming in schools after a powerful survivor's testimony, pushing for stricter definitions and accountability for those in authority.

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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.

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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.

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Where platforms were identified, over 40% of offences took place on Snapchat, with Meta platforms accounting for almost a quarter.

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Seeking the voice of the child: are you listening? 

However, how often do we actually find the time to properly listen or to ask the right questions in the right order?

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Senate committee adopts changes and advances companion bills targeting AI-generated CSAM and deepfakes The Senate Community and Regional Affairs Committee adopted committee substitutes and moved Senate Bill 247 and House Bill 47 from committee after a first hearing on HB47. Sponsors and witnesses said the bills criminalize nonconsensual AI-generated sexual images, update adult deepfake and forged-likeness crimes, and (in the House version) have removed contested social-media provisions at the committee's request.

Alaska's Senate Committee just took a bold step to combat AI-generated child sexual abuse material and deepfakes, pushing forward critical new legislation that criminalizes nonconsensual digital likenesses!

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Senate Judiciary advances amendment to increase penalties for nonconsensual voyeurism involving minors The Senate Judiciary committee considered an amendment that would add enhanced penalties when a victim is under 18 and clarify harsher penalties for dissemination of nonconsensual sexual images. Committee counsel and an advocacy witness described the change as closing a gap for 16–17-year-old victims; the committee voted to report the bill out unanimously.

The Senate Judiciary committee has taken a bold step to protect minors by proposing tougher penalties for nonconsensual voyeurism and image distribution.

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House passes bill expanding grooming definition and mandatory reporting for school employees Senate File 273, which updates the statutory definition of grooming and requires reporting of licensed school employees who engage in grooming behavior to the Board of Educational Examiners, passed the Iowa House unanimously and will proceed to the Senate.

Iowa House just passed a groundbreaking bill to protect students by expanding the definition of grooming and mandating reporting for school employees—unanimously!

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"The sea does not discriminate, but what happens on land does" by Gerhard Hoffstaedter and Agustia Rahmi

Available here: rli.blogs.sas.ac.uk/2026/03/24/t...

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Committee advances bill on sibling contact after adoption as lawyers warn definition may invite litigation The committee advanced HB157, which aims to preserve sibling contact after adoption; Department of Law warned the bill’s sibling definition diverges from existing child-need-of-aid statutes and could create implementation and litigation risks, and lawmakers signaled further work in judiciary.

Alaska's lawmakers are tackling sibling contact post-adoption with a controversial bill that could reshape legal definitions and spark potential litigation.

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Missouri House adopts cross-reporting bill to link animal, child and elder-abuse investigations Lawmakers adopted a committee substitute for HB 22-92 to require cross-reporting among agencies when companion-animal, child or elder abuse may be occurring; the measure includes training provisions, agricultural exemptions and amendments to clarify enforcement and investigative roles.

Missouri takes a bold step by adopting a bill that links investigations of animal, child, and elder abuse to enhance protection for all vulnerable beings.

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"The #ChildSafety regulator sought a law change after receiving "concerning" correspondence from Tasmania Police, which said its officers were not bound by a key #ChildProtection measure."

Tasmania Police told authority it was not part of mandatory child abuse reporting The child safety regulator sought a law change after receiving "concerning" correspondence from Tasmania Police, which said its officers were not bound by a key child protection measure.

Tasmania Police told authority it was not part of mandatory child abuse reporting

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Letting kids on social media is like sending them to Mars (and other bizarre analogies) — CRIN Are policies that deny children access to social media just "restrictions" or outright bans? And is letting children on social media more like sending them to Mars or to a nightclub? Language and met...

“Letting kids on social media is like sending them to Mars (and other bizarre analogies)” — CRIN

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Whenever a child reports inappropriate touching, the response should be immediate protection, not hesitation. That is the part of stories like this we cannot normalize.
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Children in UK report online sextortion attempts in record numbers as campaigners urge tech companies to do more to stamp out the crime according to the Report Remove service.

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Rep. Mader presents bill to require AI systems to disclose to minors; passes 7-0 Representative Mader introduced Senate Bill 1521 to require conversational AI systems to disclose they are AIs to minor users and to include suicide-prevention and other safeguards; after brief questioning about overlaps with a House bill, the panel voted 7-0 to pass the measure.

Oklahoma's Senate Bill 1521 is set to revolutionize child protection in the digital age by requiring AI systems to disclose their identity to minors and implement vital safeguards against self-harm.

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The DfE has published a research report about child sexual abuse & exploitation recording practices & serious incident reporting within Children’s Social Care practice.

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Break the stereotypes! 🛑 Vulnerable children are resilient & eager to learn, not helpless. With support, they become leaders. Investing in them transforms communities. Support, protect & empower! 🌟 #ChildProtection #EmpowerYouth #EducationForAll #SocialImpact #ForEveryChild