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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

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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 launches gamified digital citizenship programme

Google launches gamified digital citizenship programme

Google unveils Be Internet Awesome, a free, fun game-based programme to teach safe digital navigation to children.

By Matthew Bain • 3 min read • Fri, 9th Jun 2017