Jun 3, 2026
By Kerry Gallagher We know teens are deeply passionate about the planet’s future, and many are anxious about the environmental impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI). How can we validate their eco-anxiety while reconciling the reality that they need AI literacy for...
May 26, 2026
By Kerry GallagherA new study published in the Journal of Adolescence (2026) by Hinduja and Patchin sheds light on the growing use of Conversational AI (CAI) chatbots, also known as AI Companions, among teens aged 13-17. While many youth use these “AI...
May 19, 2026
By Kerry GallagherA recent report from Thorn highlights an emerging and deeply concerning trend: sadistic online exploitation (SOE). The motivation for SOE differs from more familiar online harms like financial scams or sextortion: Financial scams = make money ...
May 12, 2026
By Kerry GallagherArtificial intelligence is making online scams more convincing and harder to detect. These scams feel urgent and personal, and they are designed to trigger quick reactions. Deepfake voice cloning can mimic a loved one’s voice in distress...
May 4, 2026
By Kerry GallagherNew research from Pew highlights that TikTok, Instagram, and Snapchat are important social ecosystems for teens. Teens visit each of them for different reasons: TikTok for entertainment and discovery, Instagram for celebrity updates and news, and...
Apr 28, 2026
By Kerry GallagherIn the fast-evolving online gambling landscape, many apps that look and feel like sports betting are actually classified under different legal frameworks. For parents, understanding these distinctions is key to recognizing what might be on your...
