Clear, factual updates on child online safety, Roblox news, lawsuits, and what parents need to know — every month, no panic, just the facts.
Roblox switches on age-based accounts worldwide, a fifth state settles (with Texas now suing) as the federal MDL hits 170 cases, the KIDS Act clears the House, the EU proposes a binding child-safety framework, and new research lands on AI companions.
Common Sense Media's flagship 2026 report puts gaming on equal footing with social media and names Roblox directly. Plus $35.8M in state AG settlements, the new Roblox Kids and Select accounts, and the federal MDL at 146 cases.
Massachusetts passes a youth social media ban, the UK Online Safety Act enters full enforcement, Roblox avoids a Philippines ban, Meta loses two jury verdicts, and the new COPPA rules take effect.
The social media addiction trial, Meta's lost insurance, Roblox's age verification rollout at 45%, and a clear Florida case study — plus 5 things you can do this week.
A frank look at why age verification isn't enough on its own, the latest incidents, and concrete steps parents can take this Safer Internet Day.
Why we're starting this newsletter, what you'll get each month, and our editorial principles — no panic, just the facts; useful in under ten minutes; conversation over surveillance.