Some presenters claim success when parents say their kids rolled their eyes after a safety talk, but that’s not connection, it’s disconnection. Eye rolls don’t mean learning happened; they show frustration. True digital literacy builds dialogue, not division. The goal isn’t conflict or control, it’s communication, understanding, and trust between parents, caregivers, and youth.

A recent Ontario case, R. v. Kapoor (2025 ONCJ 542), ruled that sharing a fake nude of a spouse is morally wrong but not a crime under current law. The judge found deepfake nudes fall outside Canada’s intimate-image law since they’re not “real recordings.” This exposes a major gap in protecting adult victims. Courts could apply the Salituro principle to close it until Parliament modernizes Section 162.1.

This holiday season, artificial intelligence is reshaping shopping—for both good and bad. While AI helps families find thoughtful gifts faster and easier, scammers are using the same technology to clone voices, create fake stores, and craft realistic phishing messages. Awareness, not fear, is the best protection. Pause, verify, and shop smart to keep your family safe online.