PARENTS concerned about their children's safety online will be pleased to hear of a new virtual community, games site and chat platform for 11-14-year-olds that bans all swapping of personal information - with virtual "police" to spot any offenders.
The artificial intelligence behind VizWoz (www.vizwoz.com), is also able to filter all offensive language before it appears on screen.
Anyone caught bullying or "stalking" will be banned from the site immediately.
The people running Vizwoz have also been trained by the Samaritans to spot any users who need advice on stressful or difficult situations and will refer them for additional support, where necessary.
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