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Children are using services such as YouTube, Instagram and Snapchat at an increasingly early age and are exposed to risks such as bullying, hate, harassment and violence. However, current youth protection solutions are almost ineffective there, as they cannot filter content in a differentiated manner. That is why modern technologies such as machine learning must also be used and further developed to protect the youngest. This is the conclusion of the current status report "Technischer Jugendmedienschutz" by jugendschutz.net.

Today is the worldwide Suicide Prevention Day. You can find information about suicide risk online at klicksafe.

In its recently published annual report, jugendschutz.net states that bullying, hate and harassment are commonplace in Internet services and calls on operators to improve their protection concepts.

On August 29, the new online course "Hate Speech - What to do?" will be launched as part of the EU-funded Facing Facts program.

Every year, new games and game concepts are presented at gamescom. Gamification is becoming increasingly interesting in the school sector. The new brochure from medien+bildung.com shows which games concepts have proven themselves in practice.

When derogatory, racist or sexist remarks are made abruptly, it is important to counter them. The new app "KonterBUNT" aims to help you spontaneously counter slogans and use well-founded arguments strategically.

SWR and the initiative Kindermedienland Baden-Württemberg have launched an educational project that, for the first time, focuses on children's rights as they relate to the media. The brochure contains numerous references to freely accessible teaching materials on children's media rights.

The new flyer for young people on the popular online game "Fortnite - Battle Royale" is now available to order from klicksafe.

In the current issue of SCROLLER, everything revolves around the topic of "digital democracy" and the question of how co-determination can take place online.

HateAid - new advice platform for affected persons

In some German states, the summer vacations have already begun, in others they are just around the corner. For many children and young people, more free time also means more time for (digital) games. The online game Brawl Stars is currently very popular with many. What fascinates young players about it and what aspects should parents discuss with their children?

For this year's Pedagogical Media Award, SIN - Studio im Netz e.V. is currently looking for outstanding apps, games and websites for children and young people.

Information, awareness and active consumer protection in the field of cyber security: these are the central concerns of the European Cyber Security Month (ECSM), which will take place for the eighth time in October 2019.