A human rights group accuses TikTok of recommending pornography and sexualised clips to minors. Researchers created fake child accounts, switched on safety settings, and still saw explicit search prompts. These led to videos showing masturbation simulations and pornographic sex scenes. TikTok insists it acted quickly after being alerted and says it remains focused on safe online use. Fake child profiles uncover harmful content In July and August, Global Witness researchers built four TikTok accounts. They posed as 13-year-olds by entering false birth dates. The platform did not request further identification. Investigators enabled TikTok’s “restricted mode”. The company promotes this feature…
Elon Musk urged his X followers to boycott Netflix over a cartoon featuring a transgender character.He claimed the action protects children from what he calls “woke bias.”Musk repeatedly attacked the show Dead End: Paranormal Park, highlighting its LGBTQ+ content. Controversy Flares Over Trans Representation Musk reposted a meme portraying Netflix as a Trojan horse entering children’s homes.He shared clips from Libs of TikTok, declaring, “this is not ok.”Musk has publicly clashed with transgender issues, including a fallout with his daughter Vivian Wilson. Netflix Stays Silent Amid Debate Netflix has not responded to Musk’s social media campaign.The company previously defended its…
Canadian privacy officials concluded that TikTok fails to protect children’s data effectively. They said the company does not block underage users and misuses personal details. Children remain on the platform Hundreds of thousands of Canadian children use TikTok every year. The company insists the app is not designed for those under 13. Investigators found that many minors still access the service. Sensitive data exploited The inquiry revealed that TikTok collected sensitive information from large groups of children. The platform used this data for advertising and content targeting. Officials warned that such practices endanger young people. TikTok promises to improve The…
Education
California has launched a state-funded universal child care program aimed at providing affordable early education for all children, regardless of family income. The initiative is designed to support working parents…
Paris public schools are getting a major digital upgrade this year. The French Ministry of Education has provided new resources to support learning. Students now have access to tablets, interactive…
Paris University hosted a STEM innovation fair this week, giving students a chance to show their robotics, coding, and scientific research projects. The event drew attention from local businesses and…