Global Push to Safeguard Children Online Sparks Surge in AI Safety Technologies

The global push for online child safety has spurred AI-powered tools to protect kids from harmful content. In the U.K., the Online Safety Act requires tech companies to shield children from age-inappropriate material, hate speech, bullying, fraud, and child sexual abuse material, with fines up to 10% of global revenue for violations. In the U.S., the Kids Online Safety Act aims to hold social media platforms accountable for child protection. Major tech firms like Pornhub, Spotify, Reddit, and X have introduced age verification systems. However, these regulations face criticism over potential privacy infringements for internet users.