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Your kids might be chatting with an AI chatbot that feels friendly, helpful, even human. But not all bots are safe. Some mimic empathy to manipulate, harvest personal info, or expose kids to harmful content.
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November 18, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Your kids might be chatting with an AI chatbot that feels friendly, helpful, even human. But not all bots are safe. Some mimic empathy to manipulate, harvest personal info, or expose kids to harmful content.
#millionkids #DigitalSafety #ParentingTips #AIandKids #OnlineSafety #ChatbotAwareness
#millionkids #DigitalSafety #ParentingTips #AIandKids #OnlineSafety #ChatbotAwareness
The digital world is moving fast, don’t let your family fall behind.
Keep open conversations at home so anyone can speak up the moment something feels wrong.
Prepared families are safer families.
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Keep open conversations at home so anyone can speak up the moment something feels wrong.
Prepared families are safer families.
Contact us for more info.
#millionkids #beaware #educatetoprotect #protectandprevent
November 17, 2025 at 1:03 PM
The digital world is moving fast, don’t let your family fall behind.
Keep open conversations at home so anyone can speak up the moment something feels wrong.
Prepared families are safer families.
Contact us for more info.
#millionkids #beaware #educatetoprotect #protectandprevent
Keep open conversations at home so anyone can speak up the moment something feels wrong.
Prepared families are safer families.
Contact us for more info.
#millionkids #beaware #educatetoprotect #protectandprevent
Our world has changed. Our kids' futures, their lives, their safety is at stake and it is critical that every parent, grandparent, & anyone who just cares about kids stops and educates themselves about online exploitation. Listen at: youtu.be/Zi5bkwRjJ7U
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#millionkids #beaware #protectandprevent
November 16, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Our world has changed. Our kids' futures, their lives, their safety is at stake and it is critical that every parent, grandparent, & anyone who just cares about kids stops and educates themselves about online exploitation. Listen at: youtu.be/Zi5bkwRjJ7U
#millionkids #beaware #protectandprevent
#millionkids #beaware #protectandprevent
This week's In the News (click the photo below to access) is full of articles to keep you educated and protect your family. Including:
* OC, California: Human Trafficking Victims More Often Minors
* Pedophiles share tips online on how to abuse children in child care
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* OC, California: Human Trafficking Victims More Often Minors
* Pedophiles share tips online on how to abuse children in child care
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November 15, 2025 at 1:01 PM
This week's In the News (click the photo below to access) is full of articles to keep you educated and protect your family. Including:
* OC, California: Human Trafficking Victims More Often Minors
* Pedophiles share tips online on how to abuse children in child care
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* OC, California: Human Trafficking Victims More Often Minors
* Pedophiles share tips online on how to abuse children in child care
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Keeping an eye on your child’s digital world is love in action. In a world without borders or walls, where predators lurk behind screens, parents must guide and guard their children online. Protecting their innocence is your calling.
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#millionkids #beaware #protectandprevent #parents #teachers
November 14, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Keeping an eye on your child’s digital world is love in action. In a world without borders or walls, where predators lurk behind screens, parents must guide and guard their children online. Protecting their innocence is your calling.
#millionkids #beaware #protectandprevent #parents #teachers
#millionkids #beaware #protectandprevent #parents #teachers
A survey by the Center for Democracy & Technology showed that 40% of students were aware of a deepfake associated with a classmate, compared with 29% of teachers; and only 17% of parents. The first 6 mos of 2025, NCMEC’s CyberTipline received 440,419 reports of AI generated CSAM. Talk to your kids.
November 13, 2025 at 2:10 PM
A survey by the Center for Democracy & Technology showed that 40% of students were aware of a deepfake associated with a classmate, compared with 29% of teachers; and only 17% of parents. The first 6 mos of 2025, NCMEC’s CyberTipline received 440,419 reports of AI generated CSAM. Talk to your kids.
Online solicitation of children is rising. Receiving sexual messages increased by 12 percentage points and being asked to send nudes rose by 9 percentage points in 2024. Important discussions to have regularly with our kids.
#millionkids #beaware #protectandprevent #teachers #parents
#millionkids #beaware #protectandprevent #teachers #parents
November 12, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Online solicitation of children is rising. Receiving sexual messages increased by 12 percentage points and being asked to send nudes rose by 9 percentage points in 2024. Important discussions to have regularly with our kids.
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#millionkids #beaware #protectandprevent #teachers #parents
Common Sense Media research shows that 72% of teens have used AI companions at least once and over half use these platforms at least a few times a month. Be talking to your kids about companion chatbots and how to use in a healthy way.
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#millionkids #beaware #protectandprevent #parents #teachers
November 11, 2025 at 12:51 PM
Common Sense Media research shows that 72% of teens have used AI companions at least once and over half use these platforms at least a few times a month. Be talking to your kids about companion chatbots and how to use in a healthy way.
#millionkids #beaware #protectandprevent #parents #teachers
#millionkids #beaware #protectandprevent #parents #teachers
Today, every child, needs a trusted/safe adult. It starts with parents, but expands beyond to others in their circle of influence (especially if they don't have a safe parent). Help them recognize and name who they can trust.
#millionkids #beaware #protectandprevent #safeadults #parents
#millionkids #beaware #protectandprevent #safeadults #parents
November 10, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Today, every child, needs a trusted/safe adult. It starts with parents, but expands beyond to others in their circle of influence (especially if they don't have a safe parent). Help them recognize and name who they can trust.
#millionkids #beaware #protectandprevent #safeadults #parents
#millionkids #beaware #protectandprevent #safeadults #parents
The battlefield is no longer overseas. It’s in your home. With over 15 years on the front lines, Opal Singleton has seen the rise of a borderless world and homes without walls. 5 billion strangers can access your child with a single click. This is a wake-up call.
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November 9, 2025 at 1:49 PM
The battlefield is no longer overseas. It’s in your home. With over 15 years on the front lines, Opal Singleton has seen the rise of a borderless world and homes without walls. 5 billion strangers can access your child with a single click. This is a wake-up call.
#millionkids #protectandprevent
#millionkids #protectandprevent
Topics for parents with analysis in this week's "In the News". Stay current on what is happening with your kids' gaming, social media & internet.
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November 8, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Topics for parents with analysis in this week's "In the News". Stay current on what is happening with your kids' gaming, social media & internet.
Read it all (or sign-up to get your weekly email) at: millionkids.org/million-kids...
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Do strangers have online access to your kids? Reports of child sex trafficking has gone from 5,976 during the first half of 2024 to 62,891 in the first six months of 2025. Most sex trafficking, where children are sold for sex, now happens on the internet, not on the streets. (NCMEC)
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November 7, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Do strangers have online access to your kids? Reports of child sex trafficking has gone from 5,976 during the first half of 2024 to 62,891 in the first six months of 2025. Most sex trafficking, where children are sold for sex, now happens on the internet, not on the streets. (NCMEC)
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Sextortion victims identified threats for more sexual imagery of themselves (39%), demands to meet in person (31%), and demands to stay in/return to a relationship (25%). Around 1 in 5 victims received demands for money (22%) or to meet online for sexual activity (19%). (Thorn Report)
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November 6, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Sextortion victims identified threats for more sexual imagery of themselves (39%), demands to meet in person (31%), and demands to stay in/return to a relationship (25%). Around 1 in 5 victims received demands for money (22%) or to meet online for sexual activity (19%). (Thorn Report)
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Among young people who indicated they had knowingly shared their sexual imagery, most reported feeling coerced or manipulated into sharing (74%) or believing it was an expected part of the relationship (71%), and 25% said it was tied to commercial incentives.
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November 5, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Among young people who indicated they had knowingly shared their sexual imagery, most reported feeling coerced or manipulated into sharing (74%) or believing it was an expected part of the relationship (71%), and 25% said it was tied to commercial incentives.
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#millionkids #beaware #protectandprevent
Children may feel safe enough with a chatbot to share deeply personal thoughts as they may not realize that chatbots are not real friends. Personal data shared can be used to train AI models, target ads, or sold to third parties. These companies are still businesses wanting to make a profit.
November 4, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Children may feel safe enough with a chatbot to share deeply personal thoughts as they may not realize that chatbots are not real friends. Personal data shared can be used to train AI models, target ads, or sold to third parties. These companies are still businesses wanting to make a profit.
It is so easy for kids to get sucked up into being exploited to make a few bucks. They may be desperate for money, or may question "what's the harm?" Have a discussion about what can happen to images after you hit send.
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#millionkids #beaware #protectandprevent #parents #teachers
November 3, 2025 at 1:18 PM
It is so easy for kids to get sucked up into being exploited to make a few bucks. They may be desperate for money, or may question "what's the harm?" Have a discussion about what can happen to images after you hit send.
#millionkids #beaware #protectandprevent #parents #teachers
#millionkids #beaware #protectandprevent #parents #teachers
Counting down to the release of my new book.The book includes a look at the technological advances that have escalated the digital war on our children.
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#millionkids #beaware #protectandprevent #parents #teachers #digitalwarfare
November 2, 2025 at 12:51 PM
Counting down to the release of my new book.The book includes a look at the technological advances that have escalated the digital war on our children.
#millionkids #beaware #protectandprevent #parents #teachers #digitalwarfare
#millionkids #beaware #protectandprevent #parents #teachers #digitalwarfare
This week's In the News is out. Sharing the latest stories, expert advice and Million Kids analysis about what is going on in the world of online exploitation. Be educated to protect your family. Click on the link below and then scroll down to see today's edition.
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November 1, 2025 at 1:43 PM
This week's In the News is out. Sharing the latest stories, expert advice and Million Kids analysis about what is going on in the world of online exploitation. Be educated to protect your family. Click on the link below and then scroll down to see today's edition.
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A Thorn survey showed that 24% of young people they surveyed indicated they had personally been the victim of sexual extortion while under the age of 18. Putting limits on phones in bedrooms at night can help. Protect and prevent.
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#millionkids #beaware #protectandprevent #parents #teachers
October 31, 2025 at 12:41 PM
A Thorn survey showed that 24% of young people they surveyed indicated they had personally been the victim of sexual extortion while under the age of 18. Putting limits on phones in bedrooms at night can help. Protect and prevent.
#millionkids #beaware #protectandprevent #parents #teachers
#millionkids #beaware #protectandprevent #parents #teachers
Some chatbots have given kids dangerous advice, even about self-harm. They can create unhealthy emotional bonds, replace real relationships, and reinforce negative thoughts. AI chatbots are not safe mental health support.
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#millionkids #beaware #protectandprevent #parents #teachers
October 30, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Some chatbots have given kids dangerous advice, even about self-harm. They can create unhealthy emotional bonds, replace real relationships, and reinforce negative thoughts. AI chatbots are not safe mental health support.
#millionkids #beaware #protectandprevent #parents #teachers
#millionkids #beaware #protectandprevent #parents #teachers
Of the children reported missing to NCMEC in 2024, who had run from the care of child welfare, 18% were likely victims of child sex trafficking. Predators look to prey on children who are vulnerable. Educate to protect.
#millionkids #beaware #fosteragencies #fosterparents #teachers
#millionkids #beaware #fosteragencies #fosterparents #teachers
October 29, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Of the children reported missing to NCMEC in 2024, who had run from the care of child welfare, 18% were likely victims of child sex trafficking. Predators look to prey on children who are vulnerable. Educate to protect.
#millionkids #beaware #fosteragencies #fosterparents #teachers
#millionkids #beaware #fosteragencies #fosterparents #teachers
We need to get the word out there to the over 24,000 kids who have already reported an incident of financial sextortion this year to the CyberTipline (and the many more who haven't reported it). Sextortion can be stopped.
#millionkids #protectandprevent #stopsextortion #parents #teachers #coaches
#millionkids #protectandprevent #stopsextortion #parents #teachers #coaches
October 28, 2025 at 2:27 PM
We need to get the word out there to the over 24,000 kids who have already reported an incident of financial sextortion this year to the CyberTipline (and the many more who haven't reported it). Sextortion can be stopped.
#millionkids #protectandprevent #stopsextortion #parents #teachers #coaches
#millionkids #protectandprevent #stopsextortion #parents #teachers #coaches
There has been a spike in reports of child sex trafficking: from 5,976 during the first half of 2024 to 62,891 in the first six months of 2025. The dramatic increase was prompted by passage of The Report Act. (Stats provided by NCMEC.)
#millionkids #beaware #protectandprevent #parents #teachers
#millionkids #beaware #protectandprevent #parents #teachers
October 27, 2025 at 1:22 PM
There has been a spike in reports of child sex trafficking: from 5,976 during the first half of 2024 to 62,891 in the first six months of 2025. The dramatic increase was prompted by passage of The Report Act. (Stats provided by NCMEC.)
#millionkids #beaware #protectandprevent #parents #teachers
#millionkids #beaware #protectandprevent #parents #teachers
Have you listened to the latest podcast from Million Kids? Every predator out there has the keys to our teens unless we teach them how to protect themselves. Listen on YouTube at: youtu.be/Li02Sd-xJ8o
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Protect and Prevent - Part 2: Talking with your teens about Online Tech
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October 26, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Have you listened to the latest podcast from Million Kids? Every predator out there has the keys to our teens unless we teach them how to protect themselves. Listen on YouTube at: youtu.be/Li02Sd-xJ8o
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October 25, 2025 at 12:29 PM
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