Social Media Dealers Targeting Teens Online Learn how social media dealers target teens and how to protect them. Get tips to keep your child safe online today.

Social media can hide online drug markets for teens. Watch for secretive habits, disappearing messages, & sudden money patterns. #TeenSafety #ParentTips #OnlineRisks
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AI-induced psychosis: the danger of humans and machines hallucinating together | The-14 An investigation into how AI chatbots can deepen delusions, blur reality, and co-create hallucinations with vulnerable users, leading to real-world harm risks.

AI-induced psychosis: the danger of humans and machines hallucinating together
#Tech #AI #OpenAI #CharGPT #MentalHealth #Psychosis #Chatbots #AIChatbots #AIDangers #TechEthics #OnlineRisks #DigitalSafety #HumanMachineInteraction #TechAbuse #AIRegulation
the-14.com/ai-induced-p...

Police say ‘extremist network’ may have influenced Colorado high school shooter Police suspect the teenage gunman who carried out a school shooting in Colorado this week was “radicalized” before injuring two fellow students.

Denver authorities say the Evergreen High shooter was influenced by an extremist network. Another reminder that online radicalization can turn tragedy into a classroom. #Extremism #SchoolSafety #OnlineRisks www.msnbc.com/top-stories/...

Interesting

I already knew Facebook, that I've never used & WhatsApp (thst I've briefly used then stopped recently) accessed contact lists but wasn't aware of this system.
#cybersecurity #onlinesafety #onlinesecurity #socialmedia #Savvy #onlinerisks #digitalsafety
youtu.be/BXE-AK79czs?...

How to Prepare Your Family for Scams, Emergencies, and the Unexpected Scams and emergencies happen when you least expect them. Discover smart safety measures to keep your loved ones protected.

Your online safety depends on what you share, using AI wisely, and staying alert to protect yourself from such risks.✅

awellstyledlife.com/family-safet...

#OnlineSafety #DataPrivacy #OnlineRisks

TikTok 'Chromebook Challenge' ignites school investigations as laptops catch fire A dangerous stunt dubbed the Chromebook Challenge is circulating on TikTok, prompting alarm among school districts in Colorado and beyond. The viral trend encourages students to insert metal objects i...

A ‘Chromebook Challenge’ sparks safety fears as schools battle a viral trend that’s literally catching fire. #TikTok #ChromebookChallenge #OnlineRisks #Chromebook #TikTokTrend community.designtaxi.com/topic/11540-...

Are Parental Controls Enough to Keep Tab on Teens? As Google opens Gemini to kids under 13, we ask, are parental controls enough in a world where children are deep into the digital landscape?

Google wants your under-13 kids to use Gemini AI.
Instagram says it’s making social media safer for teens.
But are these controls meaningful when kids are already deep into Snapchat and AI chatbots?

Read: itmatterss.in/are-parental...

#TechForTeens #DigitalSafety #AIChatbots #OnlineRisks

#OnlineRisks (as well as opportunities) are rapidly evolving. #AI companions are #chatbot applications that use AI to replicate personal interactions through conversations that resemble human dialogue.
The #eSafetyCommissioner has launched info for families:
www.esafety.gov.au/newsroom/blo...

Porn sites must introduce age checks for ‘harmful content’, says Ofcom - UKTN Websites that host pornography and other types of ‘harmful content’ will have to introduce checks that validate the age of their users by July, Ofcom has

Porn sites must introduce age checks for ‘harmful content’, says Ofcom. ❗️

➡️ www.uktech.news/government-p... 🔗

#porn #harmfulcontent #age #internet #onlinerisks #UKtech

Online communities offer support but come with many risks, says new study A review in Communications Psychology explores the motivations and diverse impacts of joining digital communities, highlighting both risks and opportunities for support and prevention.

Online communities offer support but come with many risks, says new study 🌐🧠📱 www.news-medical.net/news/2024080... #DigitalCommunities #OnlineSupport #CommunityImpact #sPsychology #SocialNetworks #OnlineRisks #Cyberbullying #MentalHealth #Tech #Society #Digital

From Our Fellows: Unraveling the Complex World of Youth Risk Experiences - Insights & Policy Implications By Dr. Pamela Wisniewski, Associate Professor, Vanderbilt University and Dr. Ashwaq Alsoubai, PhD candidate, Department of Computer Science, Vanderbilt University Disclaimer: The views expressed by CDT’s Non-Resident Fellows are their own and do not necessarily reflect the policy, position, or views of CDT. Policymakers, legal experts, and social media platforms are currently working to establish […]

The findings indicate that social media platforms can play a crucial role by providing tailored human-based resources, as well as informational resources & by taking a “triaged” approach in order to bridge systemic gaps. cdt.org/insights/fro... #YouthSafety #OnlineRisks

👓🍂 In need of a weekend read?
Our @TampereUni team got you covered with their latest publication👉📖 The #online #MethosHandbook: check out the chapter "#Visual #creative #research #methods and young people’s perceptions of #onlinerisks" http://youtu.be/sENudKXHFVU (1/2)

Find here the latest CO:RE Short Report discussing the #4Cs of #OnlineRisks, authored by @Livingstone_S and @Mariya_Stoilova ... certainly a good starter for today's symposium!
https://www.ssoar.info/ssoar/handle/document/71817

How should we classify #onlinerisks for #children?⚠️
@Livingstone_S and @Mariya_Stoilova propose a new approach based on #4Cs of risk.
Let's take a look at the updated model in this #thread for #researchers, #educators, #policymakers and #parents.
📓https://t.co/UyIHYY8GIz

Understanding online risks for children As is being widely discussed, in today’s fast-developing digital ecology, the nature of online risk is continually evolving, sometimes exposing children to emerging risks well before adults know how to mitigate them.

🆕 Theories blog: Looking at #onlinerisks for #children is not enough – we need to think about #harm⚠️

✍️ @Mariya_Stoilova and @Livingstone_S | @MediaLSE

Based on a CO:RE Theories Webinar w/ @JuliaDavidson13 , @dryhairtogo, @EStaksrud and @gaveltri

https://t.co/c3yMFRicIM

"Eclectic approaches are essential to come to grips with #onlinerisks to #children and #youngpeople." - @JuliaDavidson13

A webinar on online risks and harm with experts discussing key theoretical approaches and debates A multidisciplinary webinar on theories and concepts to understand online risks for children.

Join us to discuss #onlinerisks to children! Where do we (dis-)agree?

👉 CO:RE Theories Webinar
📆 Wed, 10 March
⏰ 16-17.30 CET
🎫 https://t.co/6Kx0weKzC4

🗣️ @JuliaDavidson13
🗣️ @dryhairtogo
🗣️ @EStaksrud
🗣️ @gaveltri
🗣️ @Livingstone_S

w/ @Mariya_Stoilova | @MediaLSE