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www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
Chelsea

Chelsea' Asked for Nude Pictures. Then the Sextortion Began.

Financial sextortion is a rapidly growing cybercrime targeting men, like David, who are coerced into sending explicit images followed by extortion threats. [ more ]
Ars Technica
2 months ago
Privacy professionals

Pornhub prepared to block Florida if child safety law takes effect

Florida passed a law banning children under 14 from using social media without parental consent.
Aylo, parent company of Pornhub, criticized Florida's law, stating that age verification requirements on adult sites can push users to seek content on non-compliant sites. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Digital life

My 17-year-old son was arrested for sharing child abuse images he said it was a relief'

Internet grooming poses a serious threat to children's safety, leading to legal consequences.
Children's exposure to extreme and illegal content online can be linked to desensitization from adult pornography. [ more ]
#parenting
BuzzFeed
3 months ago
Parenting

14 Parenting Habits That Are Actually More Toxic Than You Might Realize

Introduce real food early to avoid picky eating habits
Teach internet safety without constant surveillance [ more ]
Slate Magazine
4 months ago
Parenting

My Daughter Started a Controversial Group Chat. Now the Local Moms Want Vengeance.

The mother of an introverted 11-year-old girl seeks advice after her daughter started a group chat that got all the girls in trouble for discussing topics about sexuality and using inappropriate language.
The girl's mother talks to her about internet safety, sexuality, and encourages her to make amends with the other girls in the group. [ more ]
BuzzFeed
3 months ago
Parenting

14 Parenting Habits That Are Actually More Toxic Than You Might Realize

Introduce real food early to avoid picky eating habits
Teach internet safety without constant surveillance [ more ]
Slate Magazine
4 months ago
Parenting

My Daughter Started a Controversial Group Chat. Now the Local Moms Want Vengeance.

The mother of an introverted 11-year-old girl seeks advice after her daughter started a group chat that got all the girls in trouble for discussing topics about sexuality and using inappropriate language.
The girl's mother talks to her about internet safety, sexuality, and encourages her to make amends with the other girls in the group. [ more ]
moreparenting
www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Digital life

Revealed: the names linked to ClothOff, the deepfake pornography app

Deepfake technology is being used to create and circulate explicit images of schoolgirls, causing severe emotional distress.
Nonconsensual deepfake images are proliferating on the internet, and law enforcement struggles to stop their spread. [ more ]
#generative-ai
www.independent.co.uk
3 months ago
Artificial intelligence

More guidance needed on AI in schools, report says

A quarter of children use generative AI for schoolwork
Parents are more skeptical than children about the benefits of AI tools [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
4 months ago
Digital life

Larry Magid: Safer Internet Day is next Tuesday

ConnectSafely is preparing for Safer Internet Day, which they have been hosting for the past 10 years.
This year's focus is on six major categories including generative AI, cyberbullying, wellness, identity and self-respect, scams, predators and creeps, and media literacy. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
3 months ago
Artificial intelligence

More guidance needed on AI in schools, report says

A quarter of children use generative AI for schoolwork
Parents are more skeptical than children about the benefits of AI tools [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
4 months ago
Digital life

Larry Magid: Safer Internet Day is next Tuesday

ConnectSafely is preparing for Safer Internet Day, which they have been hosting for the past 10 years.
This year's focus is on six major categories including generative AI, cyberbullying, wellness, identity and self-respect, scams, predators and creeps, and media literacy. [ more ]
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www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Digital life

Is a smartphone and social media ban the best way to protect young people from internet dangers? | Letters

Parents should focus on teaching children safe internet usage rather than imposing blanket bans.
Giving children access to smartphones has both benefits and risks, emphasizing the need for parental controls and monitoring. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
3 months ago
Digital life

A Marketplace of Girl Influencers Managed by Moms and Stalked by Men

Parents managing underage children's Instagram accounts can inadvertently expose them to online predators who may pay to see more images.
The world of Instagram influencers managed by parents may start innocently but can turn into a dark underworld dominated by men attracted to children. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
4 months ago
Digital life

Brianna Ghey's mother warns tech bosses more children will die without action

The mother of Brianna Ghey has called for restrictions on harmful online content and a total ban on social media access for under-16s.
Esther Ghey believes that her daughter's murderers accessed violent content online which influenced their actions.
She believes that tech companies have a moral responsibility for the wave of anxiety, mental health problems, and lack of resilience affecting young people. [ more ]
ABC7 San Francisco
4 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Sam Altman and Hillary Clinton share visions for teens using AI, child well-being

Teens and children feel that politicians do not make decisions that reflect their needs.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman envisions a future where AI tools are integrated into daily life for increased efficiency and productivity. [ more ]
ABC7 San Francisco
7 months ago
Digital life

AI generated women steal thousands from men looking for love in dating app and social media scams

Artificial intelligence is being used to target victims on texts, social media, and dating apps, with people losing thousands of dollars to fake profiles.
Some victims are convinced to make investments, send money, or provide personal information to these AI-generated profiles.
It is important to be cautious and skeptical when interacting with individuals online, especially those who ask for money or make unrealistic claims. [ more ]
WIRED
1 week ago
Artificial intelligence

Marc Andreessen Called Online Safety Teams an Enemy. He Still Wants Walled Gardens for His Kid

Andreessen clarifies support for guardrails for his son's online experience and expresses openness to tech companies enforcing content rules. [ more ]
Bloomberg
4 days ago
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