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Your Photos Could Reveal Your Location Even Without Your Phone’s Geotags Turned On!
AI can now pinpoint photo locations even without geotags—blur backgrounds, limit viewers, and teach kids to share images safely to protect privacy.

The White Hatter
Apr 202 min read


Parents, Be Wary of Pseudo-Science Presented As Evidence-Based Brain Research
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.

The White Hatter
Apr 205 min read


Tech Literacy vs. Digital Literacy
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.

The White Hatter
Apr 196 min read


Home Care Privacy Violations: What Families Need to Know
In-home caregivers must never record or share content of clients—set clear privacy rules, and take action if trust or consent is violated.

The White Hatter
Apr 183 min read


When Teachers Are The Target for Misogynistic Behaviour By Students
Misogyny in schools—whether directed at students or teachers—must never be normalized. Respect is non-negotiable, and every school must make that clear.

The White Hatter
Apr 165 min read


“Wicked Problems” and the Online Safety of Youth: Why Digital Literacy Demands Integrated Solutions Rather Than A Simplistic Banning Approach.
Youth digital safety is a "wicked problem"—complex, evolving, and without one solution. We must guide, not guard; empower, not panic.

The White Hatter
Apr 1512 min read


Canada’s 2025 Federal Election: A Digital Battleground for Misinformation & Disinformation - A Teachable Moment for Youth
Canada’s 2025 election is a digital battleground—AI deepfakes and disinformation threaten democracy. Youth need critical skills to spot what’s real.

The White Hatter
Apr 143 min read


New Instagram Feature Alert: What Parents Need to Know About “Share Location With”
New Instagram location-sharing feature lets users broadcast real-time GPS data—set your teen’s to “Invisible Mode” to protect privacy and safety.

The White Hatter
Apr 122 min read


Youth, Teens, Gambling & Online Betting
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.

The White Hatter
Apr 125 min read


Are We Really Listening to Teens About Their Use Of Technology, or Just Using Their Voices as Soundbites?
Teens aren’t clueless about tech—they’re thoughtful, aware, and deserve to be heard. Real inclusion means listening to their full experience, not just soundbites.

The White Hatter
Apr 115 min read


Presenters, Special Interest Groups, Technology, and Conflict of Interest: What's Good for the Goose is Good for the Gander
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.

The White Hatter
Apr 104 min read


Meta Makes Some Updates To Teen Accounts - A Step in the Right Direction, But More Needs To Be Done!
Meta’s teen safety features are a step forward, but tech alone isn’t enough—parental involvement and stronger platform accountability are both essential.

The White Hatter
Apr 95 min read


We All Need Friends Like This - How A Friend Is Helping A Family In Crisis When Their Child Went Missing
A concerned adult, not police, may have saved two trafficked teens by using digital sleuthing—proof that proactive, informed parenting truly matters.

The White Hatter
Apr 75 min read


Boys Are Not the Problem: Why We Need a New Approach
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.

The White Hatter
Apr 64 min read


The Onlife Shift - How Social Media Has Transformed Connection and Why Digital Literacy Rather Than Banning Is More Crucial Than Ever for Our Kids
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.

The White Hatter
Apr 58 min read


ALERT - Why This New AI Tool Is a Wake-Up Call for Parents, Caregivers, and Legislators
AI tools like DreamActor-M1 can turn a single image into lifelike videos—raising major risks for youth exploitation, deepfakes, and digital harm.

The White Hatter
Apr 45 min read


How AI Companionship and Fantasy Role Playing Apps Manipulate Teen Emotions.
Teens are turning to AI companion and role-play apps for connection—but these tools risk emotional manipulation, false intimacy, and data misuse.

The White Hatter
Apr 36 min read


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

The White Hatter
Apr 25 min read


Protect Yourself from AI Scams - Use a Personal Memory Question Rather Than A Safe Word!
AI scams now use cloned voices and deepfakes to impersonate loved ones—verify with personal memory questions, not safe words, to stay protected.

The White Hatter
Apr 13 min read


We Can Identify Travel-Related Content From Screen Shots, So Why Not Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM)
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?

The White Hatter
Mar 314 min read
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