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Google launches Family Link to let parents monitor children's device usage

Google launches Family Link to let parents monitor children's device usage

There's always a balance to strike between giving kids the freedom to explore the internet and helping guide their experience.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Tue, 24th Oct 2017

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Google funds online safety programs for Canadian youth

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Google funds online safety programs for Canadian youth

Google.org is investing over CAD $1.4 million in Kids Help Phone and Boys & Girls Clubs of Canada to bolster youth online safety programs.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 20th Feb 2026

Google launches age checks for young users in Singapore

Data Protection

Google launches age checks for young users in Singapore

Google has begun using AI-powered age checks in Singapore, tightening default safety settings for under-18s on Search, Play, Maps and YouTube.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Tue, 3rd Feb 2026

Google to launch age assurance in Singapore by early 2026

Data Protection

Google to launch age assurance in Singapore by early 2026

Google will introduce age assurance technology in Singapore by early 2026, enhancing protections for users under 18 across its platforms.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 7th Oct 2025

Google uses machine learning to boost safety for under-18 users

Google uses machine learning to boost safety for under-18 users

Google uses machine learning to enhance safety for users under 18 in the US, applying new age-based protections across its platforms automatically.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 31st Jul 2025