Teenagers exposed to 'horrific' content online - and this survey reveals the scale of the problem

Permanent use of social media leads to digital stress, especially among teenagers. Researchers investigate how disappointments on the web put real friendships under pressure – even there conflicts are increasing.

Executions, torture and brutal violence. Säpo is now warning that increasingly graphic depictions of violence are being posted among children and young people, especially in online gaming environments. “This could lead to someone being prepared to do something that could be described as terrorism,” says Fredrik Hallström, Chief of Operations at the Security Service.

Online safety fears: 'It's really worrying for people'

Most New Zealanders feel concerned about the safety of children online, according to a new survey.

71 of Darlington teens say they have been contacted by strangers online

Hundreds of Darlington teenagers have revealed they have been contacted by strangers and exposed to harmful sexual and violent content online.

Teenagers exposed to 'horrific' content online - and this survey reveals the scale of the problem

Over half (55%) of the 1,000 students surveyed had seen sexually explicit or violent content that was inappropriate for their age, with some saying it appeared unprompted and "pops up randomly".

Children’s Online Safety Should Rely on Content Providers, Not Device Manufacturers

Creating and managing a positive digital environment for children has become a priority for parents, lawmakers, and technology companies. However, as proposals progress to develop solutions and implement protections, we must ensure that our approaches address parents’ concerns without creating additional issues from the extensive collection of minors’ data. Via AP Newsroom Several legislative proposals currently seek to shift the responsibility…