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Technology
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Over 1,000 students access autism-sensitive book
Storytelling sessions held in schools across Malta and Gozo
May 8, 2024
Quarter of UK five- to seven-year-olds have smartphone − study
Parental concerns as regards children having smartphones has increased but some are ‘resigning about their ability to intervene in their children's online lives’
April 19, 2024
Meta turns to AI to protect minors from ‘sextortion’
The IT giant operating Instagram and Facebook said it was testing an AI-driven ‘nudity protection’ tool that would find and blur images containing nudity
April 12, 2024
Almost one child in six is cyberbullied − WHO Europe
Report is a ‘wake-up call‘ to address bullying and violence
March 28, 2024
How to know when your child is ready for ‘phone privacy’
Parents need to equip children to make good, independent and responsible decisions with their phone, researcher Joanne Orlando says
March 20, 2024
‘Sharenting’: balancing sharing and privacy in the digital age
While offering a sense of community and validation for parents, recent research highlights significant risks associated with sharing children’s content on social media platforms. Jeanine Balzan Engerer urges parents to reflect on this practice
March 5, 2024
EU launches probe into TikTok over child protection
Brussels is particularly concerned that the video-sharing app may not be doing enough to address negative impacts on young people
February 19, 2024
Exhibition tours secondary schools to promote women in science
Malta is the first World Capital for Women and Girls in Science for 2023-2024
February 19, 2024
EU proposes tougher rules to combat child sexual abuse
New technologies blamed for a proliferation of new forms of abuse
February 8, 2024
Smart wearables for children with cerebral palsy
Customisable device shows ‘promise’ as it increases motivation of a child with CP to use their hands during occupational therapy sessions
February 4, 2024