From gaming platforms like Roblox to the rise of artificial intelligence, state police say online predators are finding new ways to target kids. On Thursday, troopers in Allegheny County unveiled " ...

AI chatbot providers, including ChatGPT and Grok, are facing a crackdown on illegal content in the United Kingdom, as the government promises swift action to make the internet safer for children.

INDIANAPOLIS — The push for more safety online for children and teens continues in light of the death of 17-year-old Hailey Buzbee. The Fishers teen met 39-year-old Tyler Thomas by playing video games ...

In recognition of Internet Safety Day on Tuesday, Feb. 10, the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office is reminding families, teens and caregivers that online exploitation can happen to anyone — and ...

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - As part of a national effort to promote safety and well being online, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency shared a message Tuesday encouraging parents, caregivers, educators, ...

HONOLULU (KHON2) — Hawaiʻi Attorney General Anne Lopez submitted a letter to US Congress leadership urging them to pass the Kids Online Safety Act, designed to protect keiki from online harm. The ...

February 10 marks Internet Safety Day, and the Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office is taking the opportunity to raise awareness on online safety. Online exploitation can happen to anyone, and local ...

ST. CLAIR COUNTY, IL. – Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul is urging families and educators to prioritize online safety discussions in honor of Safer Internet Day on Tuesday. The initiative focuses ...

Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. Santa Barbara, Calif. – In recognition of Internet Safety Day on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, the Santa Barbara County ...

Recent court rulings blocking efforts to regulate social media platforms send an important message to Ohio lawmakers: protecting kids online is necessary, but it has to be done the right way. When ...

Connecticut Attorney General William Tong speaks alongside Sen. James Maroney, D-Milford, during a press conference on February 5, 2026. Credit: P.R. Lockhart / CT Mirror Connecticut lawmakers will be ...

Tamia Woods advocates for online safety reform after her 17-year-old son died by suicide following a "sextortion" scam. The Kids Online Safety Act is a bipartisan bill in Congress aimed at protecting ...