AI Makes Mistakes But Could It Destroy Us?
Before I get to the potentially deadly serious part of today’s column, I’d like to start on the lighter side.
Parent’s Guide to Teen Sextortion Scams
The FBI has reported a “huge increase” in sextortion scams targeting teens.
Voice Cloning Makes Virtual Kidnapping More Convincing
How I Nearly Fell for a Frightening ‘Virtual Kidnapping’ Scam
Meta Opens Horizon Worlds Metaverse App to Teens; Exec Explains Move and Safety
Parent and Guardian Guide to Meta Horizon Worlds
Parent and Guardian Guide to Meta Horizon Worlds
Meta Horizon Worlds is now open to teens ages 13 to 17. Here’s what parents and teens need to know about navigating the social VR app safely.
Parent’s Guide to Twitch
You may not have heard of Twitch but your teen probably has. Here’s what you need to know about the popular live-streaming platform and how you can help your teen use it safely.
Parent’s Guide to Discord
If you’ve got a teen in your house, there’s a good chance you have Discord. We don’t mean bickering—we’re talking Discord with a capital D, the chat app that’s especially popular with teens.
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