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A first-grader accidentally stumbled into adult content via a Google App on an iPad, sparking a school-wide tech emergency. Instead of blaming filters, officials discovered the app itself wasn’t enforcing safety settings — leading to the immediate removal of 380 iPads from classrooms. The government is now pulling the app from all devices, auditing every approved app, partnering with telecom to strengthen filters, and bringing in outside experts to overhaul digital protections. No personal data was exposed, but the incident underscores a critical flaw: we can’t rely on third-party apps to keep kids safe online. Until the audit is complete and fixes are confirmed, those iPads stay offline — and parents are left waiting for a safer digital classroom.

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