Talking with parents and kids about deepfakes, online safety, and the Take It Down Act
Kids face a lot of challenges online: from cyberbullying and scams to digitally altered deepfakes, like nudify apps that create fake nude photos and videos of real people. Even if you’ve had conversations with your child about online safety and sensitive topics like deepfakes, you probably know pare...
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The FTC is providing resources to help parents and children understand online safety threats including cyberbullying, scams, and deepfakes—particularly fake nude images and videos created using AI. The article encourages parents to use FTC materials to educate themselves and other families about these digital risks.
Kids face a lot of challenges online: from cyberbullying and scams to digitally altered deepfakes, like nudify apps that create fake nude photos and videos of real people. Even if you’ve had conversations with your child about online safety and sensitive topics like deepfakes, you probably know parents who are concerned about these topics, too. If so, consider using the FTC resources below to help you learn more and share with fellow parents.