Top 2025/2026 Student Questions
For anyone who attends our live broadcast workshops, we dedicate about 15 minutes to Q&A. In classrooms, students can send questions from any device, whether it is a phone, laptop, Chromebook, or anything with a web browser. We do not ask for names or emails and advise everyone in advance to avoid including any personal information in their message. Compared to when we present in person, we have witnessed that we get far more questions and inquiries, along with better quality overall.
From what we have experienced and heard from students:
1. Anonymity from peers removes potential peer embarrassment when asking an important or sensitive question.
2. Upvoting systems crowdsource the top entries, meaning the most common questions get addressed first.
Looking at all the questions from the 2025–2026 school year, we have compiled a list of the top questions we received from students:
Metric | Value |
Raw submissions | 7167 |
Included submissions | 5211 |
Consolidated questions | 4463 |
High-confidence duplicates consolidated | 748 |
Review items | 283 |
Excluded items | 1673 |
Total upvotes on included questions | 6641 |
Earliest submission | 2025-09-18 |
Latest submission | 2026-06-15 |
Category | Unique Questions | Submissions | Total Upvotes |
Sextortion & Intimate Images | 142 | 165 | 362 |
CSAM, Grooming & Predators | 91 | 93 | 316 |
Cyberbullying & Harassment | 40 | 45 | 88 |
Scams, Phishing & Fraud | 22 | 23 | 36 |
Hacking, Malware & Account Security | 349 | 434 | 471 |
Privacy, Tracking & Surveillance | 323 | 390 | 1028 |
AI, Deepfakes & Algorithms | 225 | 278 | 544 |
Social Media & Platforms | 275 | 304 | 659 |
Gaming & Online Communities | 234 | 299 | 400 |
Law, Consent & Reporting | 129 | 147 | 291 |
Relationships & Peer Pressure | 28 | 31 | 114 |
Screen Time & Digital Well-being | 28 | 37 | 137 |
Pornography & Sexual Content | 58 | 66 | 83 |
School, Employment & Reputation | 102 | 123 | 195 |
General Online Safety | 224 | 248 | 380 |
Other / General | 2193 | 2528 | 1537 |
Privacy Paranoia: Youth Feel Watched, Tracked, and Exposed
The single largest factor of student inquiry wasn't social media drama; it was privacy. The Privacy, Tracking & Surveillance category drew the highest audience engagement of any specific topic, with 1,028 total upvotes across 323 unique questions.
When we break down these questions, a clear pattern emerges: there appears to be some level of anxiety regarding constant surveillance. Students want to know where the boundary lies between technical reality and digital rumour:
"Does your phone or Alexa (devices in general) actually listen to your conversations?"
"Can parents or other people see my search history through Wi-Fi or a shared account?"
"Is ChatGPT spying on us?
"Is it possible for people to hack into my camera and record me changing?"
Sexual Exploitation and the Fear of Reporting
While broad security concerns like hacking generate high question volume (349 unique questions), risky personal safety questions seem to carry some urgency. Sextortion & Intimate Images generated 142 unique questions and 362 upvotes, while CSAM, Grooming & Predators accounted for 91 questions and 316 upvotes.
The submissions show teens grappling with non-consensual image sharing, coercion, and systemic breakdowns when attempting to seek help:
"Last year a naked picture of myself was sent out, and the photo is still circulating. How should I deal with this?"
"If my boyfriend is asking for not good stuff and I don't want to but he's getting mad what should I do?"
"I had a police officer tell me I would be charged with distribution of CSAM if I pursued a case against the boy who leaked my images. Knowing this is false, can I go after the police who threatened me?"
These questions highlight a critical gap between the real-world lived experiences of teens and traditional educational processes. When youth face image-based abuse or coercion, fear of legal trouble or adult overreaction may prevent them from seeking help. Furthermore, the complex intersection of human sexuality and technology creates nuanced situations that cannot be solved with oversimplified "sexting is bad" messaging.
Generative AI, Gaming Platforms, and the Backlog of Support
Two emerging trends seem to be at the top of student inquiry: generative artificial intelligence and online gaming environments.
Generative AI Concerns: With 225 questions and 544 upvotes, youth are asking sharp questions about deepfakes, ethical AI use, and targeted harassment (e.g., "Does the AI-generated nudes work on people in baggy clothes in pictures?").
Gaming Communities: Generating 234 questions and 400 upvotes, popular platforms like Roblox, Discord, Fortnite, and Xbox represent primary social hubs where youth encounter grooming risks, unmoderated voice chats, and monetary scams. Questions like "How do you feel about Roblox not doing anything about the predators?" show that youth are aware of platform moderation failures.
Top 86 2025–2026 Student Questions
Are these messages really anonymous, or can the sender still be identified?
How can I fully delete my search history, including from Wi-Fi records?
Thoughts about Omegle?
Does deleting your search history permanently remove it?
What are your thoughts on looksmaxxing?
Does your phone or Alexa (devices in general) actually listen to your conversations?
What should I do if someone sends me intimate images or pressures me to send some back?
Is your camera secretly recording you?
How much screen time is healthy for a high school student?
What is the dark web like?
Is ChatGPT spying on us?
When does "ragebait" turn to harassment and other hate crimes?
What should you do when there is a 16-year-old dating a 24-year-old?
Can parents or other people see my search history through Wi-Fi or a shared account?
As a teen who has friends who have experienced sextortion but will not bring it to the attention of authorities, what should I do without overstepping boundaries?
Meta glasses, any opinions on it? People sometimes use them for good, sometimes for bad.
What are your thoughts about a public Instagram account slandering teachers?
Why do so many teens feel pressured to send or ask for things online, and what's the best way for us to protect ourselves and our friends when that pressure happens?
Last year a naked picture of myself was sent out, and the photo is still circulating. How should I deal with this?
How do you feel about pred catchers, do you think they do the job right?
If you have intimate images of yourself and you go into U.S. Border security is it a felony?
How do you know if your account has been hacked?
Is my Xbox spying on me?
If my boyfriend is asking for not good stuff and I don't want to but he's getting mad what should I do?
Is it safe to click on a link for free Robux?
I have an ex that refuses to delete my nude pictures. What do I do?
How do you feel about Roblox not doing anything about the predators? Such as them not banning online predators?
Is voice chat safe in Roblox?
How do you feel about AI "art" and what it's doing to the world?
What VPN do you use?
Can I be tracked on my school account?
Will my Roblox chat be researched?
Can my parents see what I search up in incognito?
Does the AI-generated nudes work on people in baggy clothes in pictures?
How do you feel about online age verification
Is it illegal to have abb or biceps pictures?
Is it possible for people to hack into my camera and record me changing or whatever?
Have you ever caught a predator? If so how did it go down?
What's your opinion on AI?
How long have you been doing this work with The White Hatter?
What if I don't have money for a VPN?
Can police see the Discord servers?
How do hackers learn to hack?
I had a police officer tell me I would be charged with distribution of CSAM if I pursued a case against the boy who leaked my images. Knowing this is false, can I go after the police who threatened me?
What is the difference between the dark web and DEEP dark web?
When using TikTok can others access your drafts?
What is the best thing to do when I get spam calls and texts every day?
Is rage baiting online illegal?
Is the age check for chat on Roblox reliable?
Can employers find your ChatGPT history?
Do you think Roblox is safe for kids, I believe some games like steal a brain rot soar in enjoyment but the recent pedophiles on the platform have shocked many people.
Does my search browser actually block as many hackers as it says?
I have a private account. I also have a public one. Can employers see my private one?
If I post a photo on a private account and that photo is posted by someone else who has a public account is that illegal doxing?
Why are females mainly the targets for sexting and the other stuff like it?
Why is gore so easily accessible?
Will liking posts from Instagram damage my online resume?
How do you get on the dark web?
Have you worked with the FBI?
If my phone is a room with me can it hear my conversations?
In your opinion is AI more harmful than useful?
What about if you use AI to figure about pictures' coordinates?
What happens if I ask ChatGPT weird stuff?
Is it legal to sell feet pictures, and how old do you have to be?
How does the schools track you? We use teams up here so do they track what is on your computer etc?
How risky is Discord?
I play Fortnite everyday is that a good thing?
Is Minecraft safe for kids?
In your opinion what is the least sketchy app?
If I turn my computer off as my computer is being hacked will the hacking stop?
Can your Discord chats be found?
Can employers see my activity on Tor the onion browser?
Can firewalls protect you?
Does TikTok REALLY track your data in a negative way? And if so why wasn't it noticed faster?
How can I keep myself from being turned into AI?
Will my YouTube comments be searched?
If I delete my account do companies keep my data?
If I sign into an account on a school computer, can my school access it?
If my old phone is destroyed can they still see my messages?
Why do some companies such as Roblox hide or downplay the bad info that's true?
Why is having a YouTube channel dangerous?
Can the internet provider see my browser activity with a VPN?
Do live chats like Xbox or Discord record and store info?
Does it still show my location even if I say no?
If you cut all contacts with the person exploiting you, is it possible for them to track your phone?
Is it bad or illegal to have bad/funny photos of your friends if they told you to delete them?
