Life Online August 1, 2024
Senate Moves on Kids’ Online Safety, Musk’s Deepfake Fiasco, and Silicon Valley’s Overreach
How to Talk to Your Child About…
Smartphones offer a great deal of convenience and security for both parents and children. They allow kids to stay connected, […]
July 19, 2024
Supreme Court Ruling on Social Media, Spike in Sextortion Targeting Teen Boys, and AI-powered Scams
Much of the news trending this week revolved around sextortion. We’re seeing an increase in these schemes, particularly targeting teen […]
June 27, 2024
What is CSAM?
The prevalence of child pornography, now called child sexual abuse material (CSAM), is on the rise. And its distribution grows […]
June 21, 2024
Online Vigilantes, AI Google Searches, and Instagram Ads Featuring Kids Reaching Sex Offenders
Let’s dive into this week’s kid-safe tech stories! Meta Rescinds Job Offer to Sextortion Expert Meta made negative kid-safety headlines […]
May 16, 2024
Money Dysmorphia, TikTok Prepared to Battle, and the Kendrick Lamar and Drake Feud Spirals
In a week filled with contention and battles, artificial intelligence has managed to impress — offering a glimmer of hope […]
May 9, 2024
What is Sextortion? Everything You Need to Know
“Mom, I need your help. I sent a naked picture to someone online and now they’re threatening me.” Parents who […]
May 6, 2024