The Kids Online Safety Act is moving forward after Senator Ted Cruz announced his support, clearing a major legislative hurdle. The bill would require social media companies to use “reasonable care” when designing features that could harm minors, including systems that may contribute to issues such as eating disorders and depression.
A new US Senate bill seeks to regulate AI chatbot companies by requiring “family accounts” that let parents review children’s chat logs and set time limits. Lawmakers from both parties say the move targets safety risks while preserving innovation. If introduced and passed, it could reshape how AI services handle minors’ accounts and parental oversight.
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The EU is pressing for a fast rollout of an age-verification app to better protect minors online. The push comes after the EU said earlier this month that the tool is ready, as member states move to restrict children’s access to social media. The initiative aims to tighten age checks while limiting exposure to harmful or inappropriate content.
Bengaluru is reeling after reports of extremely young children riding two wheelers in dangerous traffic. In one incident, a child under ten was seen balancing precariously on a scooter. In another, six youngsters were reportedly crammed onto a single bike. Authorities and citizens are demanding tougher enforcement, stricter penalties, and better parental supervision to prevent repeat tragedies.
The Supreme Court allowed a 15-year-old girl to medically end her pregnancy that had crossed seven months. The judges stressed reproductive autonomy and warned that forcing a minor to continue an unwanted pregnancy can cause serious long-term harm, holding that such compulsion violates constitutional rights.
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