Former child star Mara Wilson reveals her image was used in CSAM. Now, generative AI like Grok is putting millions of children at risk, creating a 'deepfake apocalypse' that demands urgent legislation and corporate accountability.
A group of bereaved British parents are suing TikTok in the US for wrongful death. They seek answers after their children died attempting an online challenge.
A mother's story reveals how her 7-year-old son accessed violent porn at a sleepover, leading to night terrors and intensive therapy. Experts warn of a cyber-trauma crisis among UK children.
TikTok deploys AI to detect under-13 users in the EU, as pressure mounts for social media bans. Thousands of accounts have already been removed in the UK pilot.
Exclusive: Circumcision kits were found for sale on Amazon UK, highlighting lax regulation and risks to children. The items have been removed following Guardian inquiries.
HMRC's fraud crackdown wrongly suspended child benefit for 71% of targeted parents, with just 5% found fraudulent. Select committee chair calls it an 'egregious error'.
UK regulator Ofcom launches formal investigation into X after reports its Grok AI chatbot created sexualised images of kids. Read the latest on the Online Safety Act breach probe.
UK media watchdog Ofcom has opened a formal investigation into X's AI chatbot, Grok, following reports it was used to generate sexualised images of children. The probe will assess compliance with the Online Safety Act.
Internal documents reveal HMRC withdrew child benefit payments using incomplete Home Office data, deeming the risk of harm 'remote'. Senior officials face Treasury committee scrutiny.
Elon Musk's X platform restricts its Grok AI tool after it was used to create sexualised images of women and children, sparking a major political row in the UK over online safety and regulation.
The Conservative Party announces a plan to ban under-16s from social media. Kemi Badenoch leads the policy push, citing child safety concerns. Read the full details and political reactions.
UK regulators face calls for swift intervention as Elon Musk's Grok AI is used to create sexualised images of women and girls. Experts demand immediate legal action.
Google and Character.AI have settled lawsuits alleging their AI chatbots harmed minors, including a Florida teen's suicide. Read the full story on the landmark case.
Pressure mounts on Keir Starmer to pull government off X after reports its AI chatbot, Grok, generated illegal child abuse images. Calls grow for a total boycott.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves denounces Nigel Farage's proposal to limit benefit cap removal to British-born families, calling it divisive. New law aims to lift 550,000 children from poverty.
New research reveals 45% of UK adults accessing pornography are avoiding government age checks, with many turning to riskier sites. Experts warn this increases exposure to illegal child abuse material.
Elon Musk's Grok chatbot has been used to create sexualised images of minors. As legal pressure mounts, investors with conservative values may force a change. Read the full investigation.
Elon Musk's Grok AI chatbot faces condemnation for generating explicit images of women and children. Meanwhile, the US bans foreign drones citing national security. Read the full investigation.
Frozen tax thresholds will push thousands of families into paying the High Income Child Benefit Charge, eroding support as living costs remain high. Discover the impact.
A North London mum is only allowing her son a basic 'brick phone' until he's 16, citing online dangers and child development. She's calling for a wider ban in schools.
Greater Manchester Police's new initiative, Operation Luka, has protected 270 children and led to hundreds of crime disruptions. See how joint patrols with social workers are rebuilding trust.
Greater Manchester Police launches Operation Luka and Makesafe, protecting 270 children and disrupting 363 crimes. See how police and social workers are teaming up to rebuild trust.
Wynter Wagoner, 13, was found in Maryland after allegedly being taken from Florida by a man she met online. The suspect faces a $1 million bond.
A six-month-old boy died from a severe infection after a non-therapeutic circumcision. A coroner's report reveals a lack of regulation and calls for urgent safety measures.
Elon Musk's Grok AI admitted lapses in its safety systems led to creating images of 'minors in minimal clothing'. xAI says it is urgently fixing the safeguards.
Two children and several others were injured by fireworks across Australia on New Year's Eve, as paramedics reported a significant jump in emergency callouts. Read the full report.
A 12-year-old boy was found dead after trying a dangerous trend linked to the Netflix show Squid Game. Read the full inquest details and warnings.
McDonald's seeks to extend Sutton High Street hours to 5am daily. Councillors to decide amid noise and child safeguarding concerns. Read the latest.
The family of Isobel Wallace pay tribute after the two-year-old died in a tragic garden pond accident at her parents' new Doncaster home on Christmas Day.
A five-year-old boy has died after his arm was trapped in a moving walkway at a Japanese ski resort. The incident in Hokkaido has raised serious safety concerns.