The FBI is warning parents and caregivers about a growing threat from violent online networks that are actively targeting children and teenagers through gaming platforms, social media, and other online communities. Known collectively as the “764” network, these groups use platforms like Roblox, Minecraft, Discord, and Instagram to identify vulnerable young people, build trust with …
and help protect a child from further harm.
Congress took a major step forward this summer when the House passed the Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act — the KIDS Act — a sweeping package of online safety legislation aimed at protecting children from predators, harmful content, and exploitative platforms. The KIDS Act passed the House in late June with a bipartisan 267-117 …
Federal investigators are sounding the alarm about a violent online network that hunts for children inside gaming chats, social media, and private messaging apps. The group, known as 764, has been linked to predators who befriend kids in public game lobbies, then move conversations into private spaces where they use threats and blackmail to pressure …
As students head back to school this fall, there is a new threat parents need to know about: AI-powered nudify apps. These tools use generative AI to create fake nude images from ordinary, fully clothed photos — and they are being used to target teens in schools across the country. The National Center for Missing …
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The Impact of Smartphone Use on Teen Mental Health, and How We Can All Contribute to the Solution [unable to retrieve full-text content]In today’s digital age, smartphones have become an indispensable part of daily life, especially for teenagers. From socializing to studying, entertainment to communication, these devices offer a myriad of benefits. However, last year …
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