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The post How k-ID Raised $50M to Protect Kids Online appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Alvin Lang May 29, 2026 22:40 k-ID, led by ex-lawyer Kieran Donovan, raised $50M to create a global compliance platform safeguarding children in online spaces. Kieran Donovan, once a high-powered attorney advising tech giants, turned his legal expertise into a mission-driven startup. He left his partnership at a global law firm in 2023 to launch k-ID, a compliance technology company aiming to make the internet safer for children. Fast forward to May 2026, and k-ID has raised over $50 million, implemented its platform across 195 countries, and now serves more than 40 million users daily. The Problem: Unsafe Internet for Kids For years, online platforms have failed to adequately protect children. Age verification often boils down to pop-ups asking, “Are you over 13?”—a system easily bypassed by kids. The stakes are rising: tech companies have faced over $2 billion in fines within t

The post k-ID Leverages Manus AI to Simplify Global Child Safety Compliance appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Peter Zhang May 29, 2026 22:31 k-ID partners with Manus to streamline regulatory compliance across 200 countries using AI-powered tools, addressing evolving global child safety laws. Singapore-based startup k-ID, known for its cutting-edge compliance solutions for child safety, has integrated Manus’s AI-powered platform to tackle the increasingly complex web of global regulations. With child data protection laws tightening worldwide, including the recent COPPA amendments in the U.S., k-ID’s collaboration with Manus aims to simplify compliance for digital platforms operating across 200 countries. k-ID’s core mission is to help game studios and tech companies create age-appropriate user experiences while adhering to regulations like COPPA, the UK Age-Appropriate Design Code, and GDPR. The company’s Global Compliance Engine offers API-based tools to dynamicall