Florida is suing TikTok, alleging the company violates the state's child safety law by allowing 13-year-olds to create accounts and failing to get parental consent for 14- and 15-year-olds. The lawsuit also claims TikTok deceives parents about app risks and content.
An AI microphone, Sensi.ai, monitors an 86-year-old father's home for falls and other health issues, recording private conversations. The author grapples with the privacy implications and questions the true purpose of the technology.
US Senators Markey and Blumenthal are calling on NHTSA to investigate Tesla's self-published crash statistics for its Full Self-Driving system, citing a Reuters report alleging exaggerated safety claims and misleading comparisons.
A parking dispute near Panch Puliya in Uttarakhand's Karnprayag escalated into a violent clash between Sikh pilgrims and locals, injuring five people, including a pilgrim. Angry locals blocked the Badrinath National Highway for four hours in protest.
Building a home requires extensive paperwork before construction. Key steps include verifying land ownership, preparing architectural plans, obtaining building plan sanctions from local authorities (like MCD in Delhi or BBMP in Bengaluru), securing additional permissions (fire, environmental), commencing construction as per the approved plan, and finally obtaining completion and occupancy certificates.
India's Smart Cities Mission, launched in 2015, has upgraded 100 cities with technology-driven development, focusing on infrastructure, governance, and citizen services. Over 7,500 projects are complete, representing significant investment and enhanced urban living.
A strong earthquake caused people to flee into open areas in and around Palu, Indonesia. Hospitals evacuated patients, and images showed heavily damaged structures. Information on casualties and damage is still being gathered.
A 21-year-old woman, Maria Eduarda Rodrigues de Freitas, died after jumping from a bridge in São Paulo state without being attached to safety equipment. Three instructors involved have been arrested and may face manslaughter charges.
France and the UK are proposing a naval mission to ensure safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, including mine clearance and escorts. US President Trump expressed less urgency, believing the strait will reopen due to a tentative Iran deal. Allies including Germany, Japan, Italy, and Canada support the initiative.
A Melbourne childcare centre, Woodlands St Kilda Road, has been issued an emergency action notice by VECRA due to safety issues, including fencing faults that could allow children access to a 12th-floor balcony and a lack of an emergency evacuation plan for young children.
A Melbourne childcare centre, Woodlands St Kilda Road, faces urgent safety rectifications after an inspection revealed children could access a 12th-floor balcony due to faulty fencing. The centre also lacked an emergency evacuation plan for its youngest attendees.
Woodlands St Kilda Road childcare centre in Melbourne received an emergency action notice from VECRA for a safety breach. Children were at risk of accessing a 12th-floor balcony due to faulty fencing and lacked an adequate evacuation plan for young children.
South Korea's homegrown KF-21 fighter jet has received government flight safety certification, announced by the Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA). The aircraft met all 745 requirements across 14 assessment areas, paving the way for initial deliveries to the Air Force.
NSW Premier Chris Minns pledged $2 million for security cameras and lighting along Erina Creek and parts of Gosford following the fatal attack on Audrey Griffin. Her mother, Kathleen Kirby, campaigned for the improvements after her daughter's random killing.
A 21-year-old woman, Maria Eduarda Rodrigues de Freitas, died in Limeira, Brazil, after rope-jumping instructors allegedly threw her off a 40-meter bridge without safety gear. Three employees of the company Entre Cordas were arrested on suspicion of homicide.
Al-Qaqa Ibn Antar, 30, known as the 'Spider-Man of Yemen', died after falling into a volcanic crater in Dhale province while climbing without safety gear.
Anthropic executives will meet with the US Department of Commerce on Monday in Washington DC to discuss AI safety concerns, specifically regarding a potential "jailbreak" vulnerability in their AI tool, Fable 5/Mythos 5. This follows a US government prohibition on foreign access to the technology.
Big Tech's push for federal AI preemption legislation is complicated by a child safety bill (KOSA). Reports suggest the White House may back Sen. Blackburn's version, bypassing House Republicans and sparking confusion among stakeholders about which child safety provisions will be included.
UK Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer announced plans to ban under-16s from main social media platforms by next spring. The government is shifting its stance on tech industry access to children, prompted by concerns over wellbeing, time spent online, bullying, and AI chatbot misuse.
A three-year-old girl was raped and murdered, and 11 other minors and women were sexually assaulted in and around Chennai within 24 hours. Suspects have been arrested in all cases, prompting protests demanding better child safety.
A parent whose daughter died from social media harm criticizes the UK's proposed social media ban for under-16s, arguing it fails to address algorithmic dangers and product safety, citing Australia's experience where similar bans were circumvented.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has proposed a social media ban for under-16s, aiming to enhance online safety. While welcomed by many parents, scientists question the evidence for bans' effectiveness, and campaigners argue it lets social media firms evade platform changes.
A five-month-old baby, Justin, died from catastrophic head injuries in March 2017. Despite prior concerns raised about his welfare and suspicious injuries, no criminal charges were laid, and the coroner declined an inquest, raising questions about systemic failures in child protection and police investigations.
Maria Eduarda Rodrigues de Freitas, 21, died after rope jumping instructors in São Paulo, Brazil, threw her from a bridge without safety equipment. Footage shows the instructors launching her into a 40-meter abyss as onlookers screamed.
