News & Updates

Canada’s 2025 election is a digital battleground—AI deepfakes and disinformation threaten democracy. Youth need critical skills to spot what’s real.

Meta’s teen safety features are a step forward, but tech alone isn’t enough—parental involvement and stronger platform accountability are both essential.

STEAM briefly hosted a violent rape game called No Mercy, exposing platform failures—parents must stay informed, as gaming spaces are not risk-free.

AI tools like DreamActor-M1 can turn a single image into lifelike videos—raising major risks for youth exploitation, deepfakes, and digital harm.

Using Netflix’s Adolescence in classrooms risks alienating boys and oversimplifying gender issues; thoughtful, inclusive dialogue works better.

AI already scans our photos for ads and services—why not use it to detect child sexual abuse material, with strict safeguards, to protect kids from harm?

Sweden isn’t banning tech in schools—it’s balancing traditional learning with digital tools, especially in early grades, not eliminating screens entirely.

Using the fictional Netflix show Adolescence to justify phone bans ignores research—teen violence is down, and real causes go far beyond digital access.

The claim that screen time directly causes teen suicide is false; global data shows teen suicide rates are declining, and the issue is multifactorial.

Fearing phones without evidence fuels moral panic. If we want what’s best for kids, we need facts, not feelings, anecdotes, or bias.

AI tools now enable the creation of realistic non-consensual explicit videos, raising major risks for youth safety, privacy, and digital abuse.

Tech in schools isn't inherently harmful—balanced, evidence-based use fosters learning and digital literacy more than bans driven by fear or anecdote.

Fake news site mimicking CBC used Howie Mandel clickbait to promote a scam—always check URLs, verify stories, and teach kids to think critically online.

AI apps that fake hugs and kisses are being misused by students to harass peers and educators—raising urgent concerns about digital ethics and harm.

Canada’s bail system prioritizes release unless risk is high. Bill C-48 adds limits, but critics say more protection is needed for youth and victims.

Quarterway students visited The White Hatter studio, showcasing how youth can use tech creatively and positively with the right mentorship and support.

Teen digital relationship abuse is rising. Open dialogue, education, and boundary-setting are key to preventing tech-enabled control and harm.

Laws mean little without enforcement. To truly protect youth online, we need real accountability—and financial penalties—for negligent tech platforms.

A recent study on violent TV in preschoolers shows minimal effect on teen aggression—too small to blame video games or claim media causes youth violence.

AI is being misused to exploit youth through deepfakes, sextortion, and chatbots—awareness, open dialogue, and quick action are key to protection.