The Briefing
Curated signals on child online safety, distilled for busy parents. Sources are vetted RSS feeds; highlights may be summarised by AI.
Colour key
Each card's stripe and dot use the same four risk areas as the 4C model for online risks:
- Content, What children see, harmful, misleading, or viral material.
- Contact, Who they interact with, strangers, grooming, unwanted contact.
- Conduct, How people behave, bullying, harassment, hate.
- Contract, Rules & commerce, privacy, data, terms, costs.
Top Stories
This Week's Signals
BBC News
Landmark Addiction Verdict: A Game-Changing Moment for Social Media
WizeGen Take:Understand how this ruling might lead to changes in social media design, potentially affecting your child's online experience and wellbeing.
1dBBC News
Roblox Developer Advises 24/7 Parental Monitoring for Children
WizeGen Take:Review your child's activity on Roblox and similar platforms, considering active supervision and discussing online interactions with them.
2dBBC News
UK Teenagers to Trial Social Media Bans and Digital Curfews
WizeGen Take:Consider implementing your own family digital curfews or screen time limits, and discuss the benefits with your children.
3dThorn
Expiration of Legal Exemption Threatens Child Safety in Europe
WizeGen Take:Be aware of this critical legislative change and continue to report any suspicious online activity or content you encounter.
3dInternet Matters
UK Children's Screen Time Soars, Real-World Connection Declines
WizeGen Take:Actively encourage a balance between online and offline activities, ensuring your children have ample opportunities for real-world interaction and play.
5d
Archive
- Blog | ChildnetExploring the impact of online hate this International Migrants DayContent
- ThornTogether, we’re transforming how children are protectedContent
- ThornThe ENFORCE Act: Critical Updates to Federal Law for Addressing AI-Generated CSAM OffensesConduct
- UK Safer Internet CentreNew research from Childnet shows that the ‘surge’ in VPN use following the introduction of age verification in the summer is not attributable to childrenContent
- Blog | ChildnetNew research from Childnet shows that the ‘surge’ in VPN use following the introduction of age verification in the summer is not attributable to childrenContent
- Blog | ChildnetUse your power for good this Anti-Bullying WeekConduct
- ThornIntroducing Safer Predict: Using the Power of AI to Detect Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation OnlineConduct
- Blog | ChildnetExploring the safe and responsible use of AI for Safer Internet Day 2026Content
- Blog | ChildnetHow to talk to your child about worrying content onlineConduct
- Blog | ChildnetTaking a closer look at the Ofcom Children’s CodesContent
- Blog | ChildnetNew resources looking at AI misuse and nudification launched todayContent