TikTok’s algorithm can funnel teens—especially boys—toward adult content and subscription platforms like OnlyFans; parents must stay aware, involved, and talk early.

Discord isn’t built for child safety—parents must stay involved, set rules, and guide kids through risks like explicit content, grooming, and weak age checks.

Snapchat now puts ads in teens’ private chats—removal requires a paid upgrade, raising concerns about privacy, manipulation, and subtle social pressure.

AI can now pinpoint photo locations even without geotags—blur backgrounds, limit viewers, and teach kids to share images safely to protect privacy.

AI-generated “brain scans” from the Matter app aren't peer-reviewed science—they're creative guesses, not proof tech is rewiring your teen's brain.

Tech literacy is knowing how to use tech; digital literacy is knowing how tech shapes us—don’t ban it, teach students to navigate it critically and ethically.

Youth digital safety is a "wicked problem"—complex, evolving, and without one solution. We must guide, not guard; empower, not panic.

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

New Instagram location-sharing feature lets users broadcast real-time GPS data—set your teen’s to “Invisible Mode” to protect privacy and safety.

Online gambling is just a tap away for youth—gamified apps, sports betting, and weak age checks put teens at real risk for financial and psychological harm.

If we demand transparency from educators with tech ties, we must also expect it from phone-ban advocates partnered with control app companies—fair is fair.

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.

A concerned adult, not police, may have saved two trafficked teens by using digital sleuthing—proof that proactive, informed parenting truly matters.

Netflix’s Adolescence tries to educate, but experts say shows like it may harm more than help. Real solutions? Ditch fear, embrace dialogue with boys.

Digital literacy isn’t optional—it’s survival. In today’s AI-driven, algorithm-curated, data-harvesting onlife world, our kids need critical thinking, not bans.

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

Teens are turning to AI companion and role-play apps for connection—but these tools risk emotional manipulation, false intimacy, and data misuse.

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

AI is reshaping education—used thoughtfully, it can enhance learning, not replace teachers. Critical thinking and ethical use must stay central.