Tag: parental controls
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Why AI Toys Are Raising Safety Concerns This Holiday Season
Introduction: Advocates warn about AI toys As the holidays approach, a coalition of child and consumer advocacy groups, led by the nonprofit Fairplay, is cautioning families about AI-powered toys. In a recent advisory, the groups urge gift givers to rethink purchasing AI toys for children this season, citing privacy, safety, and developmental concerns. What the…
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NAVEE K100 Series: Where Safety Meets Play in Kids’ Electric Scooters
Introducing NAVEE’s K100 Series: A New Standard for Kids’ Electric Scooters NAVEE, a rising name in smart mobility, expands its lineup with the K100 Series, a kids’ electric scooter built to balance safety and imagination. As families seek reliable ways for children to explore their neighborhoods, NAVEE positions the K100 as a solution that doesn’t…
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Bondu’s AI Dinosaur Toy: A Chatty Plush Sparks Joy and Health Worries
Introduction: A bright new toy hits the market In a sunlit office in San Francisco’s SoMa district, a startup named Bondu is pitching what it calls the future of play: a plush dinosaur equipped with an on-device chatbot that can talk, answer questions, tell stories, and guide kids through activities. The company plans to ship…
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When Dinosaurs Talk: The AI Toy Worries Parents and Experts About Children’s Health
Raising a Toy to Talk In a bright, newly leased office in SoMa, a startup named Bondu is pursuing a bold bet: a plush dinosaur that can chat with children using artificial intelligence. The company markets the toy as the “future of play,” hoping to combine cuddly comfort with the immediacy of digital conversation. With…
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Google to Launch Age Assurance in Singapore by Early 2026 to Safeguard Young Internet Users
Google rolls out age assurance in Singapore by early 2026 In a move aimed at creating a safer digital environment for children and teens, Google has announced plans to introduce age assurance solutions across its product suite in Singapore in the first quarter of 2026. The initiative reflects growing concern from parents and policymakers about…
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Google to launch age assurance in Singapore by early 2026
Google to roll out age assurance in Singapore by early 2026 Google has announced a plan to introduce age assurance solutions across its suite of products in Singapore, with a targeted rollout in the first quarter of 2026. The move aims to create a safer digital environment for children and teenagers amid rising concerns from…
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Google Age Assurance in Singapore: Safer Online Experience for Kids
Google Introduces Age Assurance in Singapore In a move aimed at strengthening online safety for children and teens, Google has announced the rollout of age assurance solutions across its services in Singapore, beginning early 2026. The initiative leverages machine learning to better distinguish between younger users and adults, enabling more age-appropriate experiences across Search, YouTube,…
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Google launches age assurance in Singapore to boost online safety for kids and teens
Google introduces age assurance in Singapore Google has announced a landmark step to strengthen online safety for children and teens in Singapore. Starting in early 2026, age assurance solutions will be rolled out across Google products, using machine learning to distinguish younger users from adults. The aim is to automatically tailor experiences on Search, YouTube,…