A Streak Is a Tool, Not a Contract: Audit Gamified Pressure in Your Apps
An app streak can support a habit—or turn one missed day into guilt. Audit the goal, pressure, privacy, spending and exit options before protecting the number.
Tag: Online Safety
A Child’s Photo Is Not Just Your Post: Run a Family Consent Check
A child’s photo is also personal information. Use this consent and privacy check before sharing family images on social media or messaging apps.
An Age Rating Is a Threshold, Not a Child Profile: Build a Family Viewing Check
An age rating is a useful threshold, not a complete profile of your child. Check content, sensitivity, context and controls before family viewing.
A QR Code Hides Its Destination: Pause Before You Scan
A QR code conceals its destination until you scan it. Use this practical safety check for payments, parking, emails, logins and public-space codes.
India Summons Meta’s Global Team Over AI Content, Child Safety and Platform Accountability
India has summoned Meta’s global representatives for talks about AI-generated content, child safety and the treatment of prominent verified accounts.
Before You Upload: 12 Types of Information You Should Never Share With an AI Tool
Protect your privacy by learning which personal, financial, workplace and family information should never be entered into an AI tool without proper safeguards.
AI Slop Is Everywhere: How to Recognise Low-Quality Artificial Content Online
Learn how to identify low-quality AI-generated content, verify suspicious claims and protect your attention from misleading digital information.
Hackers Steal More Than 600,000 Records From the UK Department for Education
Hackers breached UK Department for Education systems and reportedly stole more than 600,000 records connected to schools, universities and parents.
AI Voice Scams Are Getting Smarter: How Families Can Create a Verification Plan
Learn how to recognise suspicious AI-generated voice calls and create a simple family verification plan for financial or emotional emergencies.
Learn how parents can prepare children for an AI-powered future by developing curiosity, critical thinking, creativity, and responsible technology habits.
Learn how parents can prepare children for an AI-powered future by developing curiosity, critical thinking, creativity and responsible technology habits.