This post is about mental-health AI, safety validation, legal risk, and what happens when a care project starts treating safeguards as inconvenience.
#AISafety #MentalHealthAI #ResponsibleAI #EUAIAct #DigitalCare #CareTech #AIGovernance #DigitalSafeguarding #YouthMentalHealth
#AISafety #MentalHealthAI #ResponsibleAI #EUAIAct #DigitalCare #CareTech #AIGovernance #DigitalSafeguarding #YouthMentalHealth
Before the Chatbot Says “I’m Here to Help”
A warning from inside a care project about mental-health AI, legal risk, safety validation, harassment, and what happens when care becomes inconvenient.
open.substack.com
June 17, 2026 at 5:24 PM
This post is about mental-health AI, safety validation, legal risk, and what happens when a care project starts treating safeguards as inconvenience.
#AISafety #MentalHealthAI #ResponsibleAI #EUAIAct #DigitalCare #CareTech #AIGovernance #DigitalSafeguarding #YouthMentalHealth
#AISafety #MentalHealthAI #ResponsibleAI #EUAIAct #DigitalCare #CareTech #AIGovernance #DigitalSafeguarding #YouthMentalHealth
🧵 4/5
Several also pointed to the responsibility of technology companies, arguing that children should not lose access because platforms have failed to make their spaces safer.
#DRAGON #onlinesafety #onlineharm #childsafeguarding #safeguarding #digitalsafeguarding
Several also pointed to the responsibility of technology companies, arguing that children should not lose access because platforms have failed to make their spaces safer.
#DRAGON #onlinesafety #onlineharm #childsafeguarding #safeguarding #digitalsafeguarding
May 26, 2026 at 9:22 AM
🧵 4/5
Several also pointed to the responsibility of technology companies, arguing that children should not lose access because platforms have failed to make their spaces safer.
#DRAGON #onlinesafety #onlineharm #childsafeguarding #safeguarding #digitalsafeguarding
Several also pointed to the responsibility of technology companies, arguing that children should not lose access because platforms have failed to make their spaces safer.
#DRAGON #onlinesafety #onlineharm #childsafeguarding #safeguarding #digitalsafeguarding
🧵 3/5
What stands out is the complexity of the issue.
Young people spoke about the risks of social media, but also about its role in friendships, learning, political engagement & self-expression.
#DRAGON #onlinesafety #onlineharm #childsafeguarding #safeguarding #digitalsafeguarding
What stands out is the complexity of the issue.
Young people spoke about the risks of social media, but also about its role in friendships, learning, political engagement & self-expression.
#DRAGON #onlinesafety #onlineharm #childsafeguarding #safeguarding #digitalsafeguarding
May 26, 2026 at 9:22 AM
🧵 3/5
What stands out is the complexity of the issue.
Young people spoke about the risks of social media, but also about its role in friendships, learning, political engagement & self-expression.
#DRAGON #onlinesafety #onlineharm #childsafeguarding #safeguarding #digitalsafeguarding
What stands out is the complexity of the issue.
Young people spoke about the risks of social media, but also about its role in friendships, learning, political engagement & self-expression.
#DRAGON #onlinesafety #onlineharm #childsafeguarding #safeguarding #digitalsafeguarding
🧵 2/5
Others warn that a ban could push social media use underground, be difficult to enforce, or remove access to spaces where young people find connection, information, creativity & voice.
#DRAGON #onlinesafety #onlineharm #childsafeguarding #safeguarding #digitalsafeguarding
Others warn that a ban could push social media use underground, be difficult to enforce, or remove access to spaces where young people find connection, information, creativity & voice.
#DRAGON #onlinesafety #onlineharm #childsafeguarding #safeguarding #digitalsafeguarding
May 26, 2026 at 9:22 AM
🧵 2/5
Others warn that a ban could push social media use underground, be difficult to enforce, or remove access to spaces where young people find connection, information, creativity & voice.
#DRAGON #onlinesafety #onlineharm #childsafeguarding #safeguarding #digitalsafeguarding
Others warn that a ban could push social media use underground, be difficult to enforce, or remove access to spaces where young people find connection, information, creativity & voice.
#DRAGON #onlinesafety #onlineharm #childsafeguarding #safeguarding #digitalsafeguarding
🧵 8/8
Platforms, policymakers, schools, parents & safeguarding professionals all have a role to play in reducing harm & supporting children when something goes wrong.
#DRAGON #onlinesafety #onlineharms #safeguarding #digitalsafeguarding #childsafeguarding
Platforms, policymakers, schools, parents & safeguarding professionals all have a role to play in reducing harm & supporting children when something goes wrong.
#DRAGON #onlinesafety #onlineharms #safeguarding #digitalsafeguarding #childsafeguarding
May 20, 2026 at 9:13 AM
🧵 8/8
Platforms, policymakers, schools, parents & safeguarding professionals all have a role to play in reducing harm & supporting children when something goes wrong.
#DRAGON #onlinesafety #onlineharms #safeguarding #digitalsafeguarding #childsafeguarding
Platforms, policymakers, schools, parents & safeguarding professionals all have a role to play in reducing harm & supporting children when something goes wrong.
#DRAGON #onlinesafety #onlineharms #safeguarding #digitalsafeguarding #childsafeguarding
🧵 7/8
What is clear is that children’s online safety cannot rely on young people managing these risks alone.
#DRAGON #onlinesafety #onlineharms #safeguarding #digitalsafeguarding #childsafeguarding
What is clear is that children’s online safety cannot rely on young people managing these risks alone.
#DRAGON #onlinesafety #onlineharms #safeguarding #digitalsafeguarding #childsafeguarding
May 20, 2026 at 9:13 AM
🧵 7/8
What is clear is that children’s online safety cannot rely on young people managing these risks alone.
#DRAGON #onlinesafety #onlineharms #safeguarding #digitalsafeguarding #childsafeguarding
What is clear is that children’s online safety cannot rely on young people managing these risks alone.
#DRAGON #onlinesafety #onlineharms #safeguarding #digitalsafeguarding #childsafeguarding
🧵 4/8
The findings come as the UK Government’s online safety consultation reaches its closing stages, with debate continuing around how best to protect children online.
#DRAGON #onlinesafety #onlineharms #safeguarding #digitalsafeguarding #childsafeguarding
The findings come as the UK Government’s online safety consultation reaches its closing stages, with debate continuing around how best to protect children online.
#DRAGON #onlinesafety #onlineharms #safeguarding #digitalsafeguarding #childsafeguarding
May 20, 2026 at 9:13 AM
🧵 4/8
The findings come as the UK Government’s online safety consultation reaches its closing stages, with debate continuing around how best to protect children online.
#DRAGON #onlinesafety #onlineharms #safeguarding #digitalsafeguarding #childsafeguarding
The findings come as the UK Government’s online safety consultation reaches its closing stages, with debate continuing around how best to protect children online.
#DRAGON #onlinesafety #onlineharms #safeguarding #digitalsafeguarding #childsafeguarding
🧵 3/8
Behind these figures are children facing fear, shame, pressure & threats — often after being manipulated into sharing images or having images misused without consent.
#DRAGON #onlinesafety #onlineharms #safeguarding #digitalsafeguarding #childsafeguarding
Behind these figures are children facing fear, shame, pressure & threats — often after being manipulated into sharing images or having images misused without consent.
#DRAGON #onlinesafety #onlineharms #safeguarding #digitalsafeguarding #childsafeguarding
May 20, 2026 at 9:13 AM
🧵 3/8
Behind these figures are children facing fear, shame, pressure & threats — often after being manipulated into sharing images or having images misused without consent.
#DRAGON #onlinesafety #onlineharms #safeguarding #digitalsafeguarding #childsafeguarding
Behind these figures are children facing fear, shame, pressure & threats — often after being manipulated into sharing images or having images misused without consent.
#DRAGON #onlinesafety #onlineharms #safeguarding #digitalsafeguarding #childsafeguarding
🧵 1/8
Contacts with ChildLine relating to online sexual abuse & exploitation rose by 36% last year, with online blackmail playing a significant role.
#DRAGON #onlinesafety #onlineharms #safeguarding #digitalsafeguarding #childsafeguarding
Contacts with ChildLine relating to online sexual abuse & exploitation rose by 36% last year, with online blackmail playing a significant role.
#DRAGON #onlinesafety #onlineharms #safeguarding #digitalsafeguarding #childsafeguarding
May 20, 2026 at 9:13 AM
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Contacts with ChildLine relating to online sexual abuse & exploitation rose by 36% last year, with online blackmail playing a significant role.
#DRAGON #onlinesafety #onlineharms #safeguarding #digitalsafeguarding #childsafeguarding
Contacts with ChildLine relating to online sexual abuse & exploitation rose by 36% last year, with online blackmail playing a significant role.
#DRAGON #onlinesafety #onlineharms #safeguarding #digitalsafeguarding #childsafeguarding
New NSPCC figures highlight a deeply concerning rise in children seeking support for online sexual abuse & exploitation.
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#DRAGON #onlinesafety #onlineharms #safeguarding #digitalsafeguarding #childsafeguarding
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#DRAGON #onlinesafety #onlineharms #safeguarding #digitalsafeguarding #childsafeguarding
NSPCC reports sharp rise in children being blackmailed over sexual images in UK
Charity says calls to its Childline service about online sexual abuse and exploitation have risen 36% in a year
tinyurl.com
May 20, 2026 at 9:13 AM
New NSPCC figures highlight a deeply concerning rise in children seeking support for online sexual abuse & exploitation.
🔗 tinyurl.com/26dr9h2n
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#DRAGON #onlinesafety #onlineharms #safeguarding #digitalsafeguarding #childsafeguarding
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#DRAGON #onlinesafety #onlineharms #safeguarding #digitalsafeguarding #childsafeguarding
If the government truly wanted to protect children, it would invest in rights and not bans.
Read the full analysis:
🔗 ukpoliticsdecoded.uk/decoded-blog...
#UKPolitics #VPNban #DigitalSafeguarding #OnlineSafetyAct
Read the full analysis:
🔗 ukpoliticsdecoded.uk/decoded-blog...
#UKPolitics #VPNban #DigitalSafeguarding #OnlineSafetyAct
VPN Ban in Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill: Safeguarding or State Overreach?
Critical analysis of proposed VPN ban for under-18s examining child protection claims versus privacy rights
ukpoliticsdecoded.uk
December 12, 2025 at 1:48 PM
If the government truly wanted to protect children, it would invest in rights and not bans.
Read the full analysis:
🔗 ukpoliticsdecoded.uk/decoded-blog...
#UKPolitics #VPNban #DigitalSafeguarding #OnlineSafetyAct
Read the full analysis:
🔗 ukpoliticsdecoded.uk/decoded-blog...
#UKPolitics #VPNban #DigitalSafeguarding #OnlineSafetyAct
🧵 3/4
77% of UK parents support age verification, even if it involves more data
In the US, support spans Democrats, Republicans & independents alike.
#DRAGON #onlinesafety #onlineharms #childsafeguarding #digitalsafeguarding #childprotection
77% of UK parents support age verification, even if it involves more data
In the US, support spans Democrats, Republicans & independents alike.
#DRAGON #onlinesafety #onlineharms #childsafeguarding #digitalsafeguarding #childprotection
November 24, 2025 at 11:06 AM
🧵 3/4
77% of UK parents support age verification, even if it involves more data
In the US, support spans Democrats, Republicans & independents alike.
#DRAGON #onlinesafety #onlineharms #childsafeguarding #digitalsafeguarding #childprotection
77% of UK parents support age verification, even if it involves more data
In the US, support spans Democrats, Republicans & independents alike.
#DRAGON #onlinesafety #onlineharms #childsafeguarding #digitalsafeguarding #childprotection
🧵 2/4
80%+ of parents in every country worry about their children’s safety online.
Two-thirds back stronger protections & regulation for tech platforms.
#DRAGON #onlinesafety #onlineharms #childsafeguarding #digitalsafeguarding #childprotection
80%+ of parents in every country worry about their children’s safety online.
Two-thirds back stronger protections & regulation for tech platforms.
#DRAGON #onlinesafety #onlineharms #childsafeguarding #digitalsafeguarding #childprotection
November 24, 2025 at 11:06 AM
🧵 2/4
80%+ of parents in every country worry about their children’s safety online.
Two-thirds back stronger protections & regulation for tech platforms.
#DRAGON #onlinesafety #onlineharms #childsafeguarding #digitalsafeguarding #childprotection
80%+ of parents in every country worry about their children’s safety online.
Two-thirds back stronger protections & regulation for tech platforms.
#DRAGON #onlinesafety #onlineharms #childsafeguarding #digitalsafeguarding #childprotection
🧵 1/4
The research captured the views of 9,500+ parents across the UK, US, France, Poland & the Netherlands — & the findings cut through political divides, national differences & policy debates.
#DRAGON #onlinesafety #onlineharms #childsafeguarding #digitalsafeguarding #childprotection
The research captured the views of 9,500+ parents across the UK, US, France, Poland & the Netherlands — & the findings cut through political divides, national differences & policy debates.
#DRAGON #onlinesafety #onlineharms #childsafeguarding #digitalsafeguarding #childprotection
November 24, 2025 at 11:06 AM
🧵 1/4
The research captured the views of 9,500+ parents across the UK, US, France, Poland & the Netherlands — & the findings cut through political divides, national differences & policy debates.
#DRAGON #onlinesafety #onlineharms #childsafeguarding #digitalsafeguarding #childprotection
The research captured the views of 9,500+ parents across the UK, US, France, Poland & the Netherlands — & the findings cut through political divides, national differences & policy debates.
#DRAGON #onlinesafety #onlineharms #childsafeguarding #digitalsafeguarding #childprotection
🧵 5/7
Ofcom has also responded positively with their Online Safety Supervision Director saying: “Platforms must now take steps to keep kids safe, & we're ensuring they meet their responsibilities.”
#DRAGON #onlinesafety #onlineharms #Roblox #childsafeguarding #digitalsafeguarding #childprotection
Ofcom has also responded positively with their Online Safety Supervision Director saying: “Platforms must now take steps to keep kids safe, & we're ensuring they meet their responsibilities.”
#DRAGON #onlinesafety #onlineharms #Roblox #childsafeguarding #digitalsafeguarding #childprotection
November 20, 2025 at 9:57 AM
🧵 5/7
Ofcom has also responded positively with their Online Safety Supervision Director saying: “Platforms must now take steps to keep kids safe, & we're ensuring they meet their responsibilities.”
#DRAGON #onlinesafety #onlineharms #Roblox #childsafeguarding #digitalsafeguarding #childprotection
Ofcom has also responded positively with their Online Safety Supervision Director saying: “Platforms must now take steps to keep kids safe, & we're ensuring they meet their responsibilities.”
#DRAGON #onlinesafety #onlineharms #Roblox #childsafeguarding #digitalsafeguarding #childprotection
🧵 3/7
These changes follow long-standing concerns that children were being exposed to “unacceptable risks” on the platform.
#DRAGON #onlinesafety #onlineharms #Roblox #childsafeguarding #digitalsafeguarding #childprotection
These changes follow long-standing concerns that children were being exposed to “unacceptable risks” on the platform.
#DRAGON #onlinesafety #onlineharms #Roblox #childsafeguarding #digitalsafeguarding #childprotection
November 20, 2025 at 9:57 AM
🧵 3/7
These changes follow long-standing concerns that children were being exposed to “unacceptable risks” on the platform.
#DRAGON #onlinesafety #onlineharms #Roblox #childsafeguarding #digitalsafeguarding #childprotection
These changes follow long-standing concerns that children were being exposed to “unacceptable risks” on the platform.
#DRAGON #onlinesafety #onlineharms #Roblox #childsafeguarding #digitalsafeguarding #childprotection
🧵 1/7
From December (& globally from January), mandatory facial age checks will be required for anyone using chat features.
This means children will no longer be able to chat with adult strangers.
#DRAGON #onlinesafety #onlineharms #Roblox #childsafeguarding #digitalsafeguarding #childprotection
From December (& globally from January), mandatory facial age checks will be required for anyone using chat features.
This means children will no longer be able to chat with adult strangers.
#DRAGON #onlinesafety #onlineharms #Roblox #childsafeguarding #digitalsafeguarding #childprotection
November 20, 2025 at 9:57 AM
🧵 1/7
From December (& globally from January), mandatory facial age checks will be required for anyone using chat features.
This means children will no longer be able to chat with adult strangers.
#DRAGON #onlinesafety #onlineharms #Roblox #childsafeguarding #digitalsafeguarding #childprotection
From December (& globally from January), mandatory facial age checks will be required for anyone using chat features.
This means children will no longer be able to chat with adult strangers.
#DRAGON #onlinesafety #onlineharms #Roblox #childsafeguarding #digitalsafeguarding #childprotection
Roblox, one of the world’s biggest gaming platforms with 80+ million daily users has announced a significant shift in how young people can communicate on the platform.
🔗 tinyurl.com/mr2r3ver
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#DRAGON #onlinesafety #onlineharms #Roblox #childsafeguarding #digitalsafeguarding #childprotection
🔗 tinyurl.com/mr2r3ver
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#DRAGON #onlinesafety #onlineharms #Roblox #childsafeguarding #digitalsafeguarding #childprotection
Roblox blocks children from chatting to adult strangers
One of the world's most popular gaming platforms has faced criticism for its child safety record.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 20, 2025 at 9:57 AM
Roblox, one of the world’s biggest gaming platforms with 80+ million daily users has announced a significant shift in how young people can communicate on the platform.
🔗 tinyurl.com/mr2r3ver
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#DRAGON #onlinesafety #onlineharms #Roblox #childsafeguarding #digitalsafeguarding #childprotection
🔗 tinyurl.com/mr2r3ver
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#DRAGON #onlinesafety #onlineharms #Roblox #childsafeguarding #digitalsafeguarding #childprotection
🧵 3/3
As Roblox sits on the line between gaming & social media, it’s crucial that safety measures evolve as fast as the technology itself.
#DRAGON #onlinesafety #onlineharms #digitalsafeguarding #digitalharms #childsafeguarding #childsafety #onlinegroomingprevention #onlinegroomingawareness
As Roblox sits on the line between gaming & social media, it’s crucial that safety measures evolve as fast as the technology itself.
#DRAGON #onlinesafety #onlineharms #digitalsafeguarding #digitalharms #childsafeguarding #childsafety #onlinegroomingprevention #onlinegroomingawareness
November 10, 2025 at 10:55 AM
🧵 3/3
As Roblox sits on the line between gaming & social media, it’s crucial that safety measures evolve as fast as the technology itself.
#DRAGON #onlinesafety #onlineharms #digitalsafeguarding #digitalharms #childsafeguarding #childsafety #onlinegroomingprevention #onlinegroomingawareness
As Roblox sits on the line between gaming & social media, it’s crucial that safety measures evolve as fast as the technology itself.
#DRAGON #onlinesafety #onlineharms #digitalsafeguarding #digitalharms #childsafeguarding #childsafety #onlinegroomingprevention #onlinegroomingawareness
TLDR (3/5):
The progress is encouraging — but the challenges are immense. As technology evolves, new harms emerge faster than legislation can adapt.
#DRAGON #onlinesafety #onlineharms #digitalsafety #digitalsafeguarding #childprotection #childsafeguarding #Ofcom #onlinesafetyact #OSA
The progress is encouraging — but the challenges are immense. As technology evolves, new harms emerge faster than legislation can adapt.
#DRAGON #onlinesafety #onlineharms #digitalsafety #digitalsafeguarding #childprotection #childsafeguarding #Ofcom #onlinesafetyact #OSA
October 29, 2025 at 1:12 PM
TLDR (3/5):
The progress is encouraging — but the challenges are immense. As technology evolves, new harms emerge faster than legislation can adapt.
#DRAGON #onlinesafety #onlineharms #digitalsafety #digitalsafeguarding #childprotection #childsafeguarding #Ofcom #onlinesafetyact #OSA
The progress is encouraging — but the challenges are immense. As technology evolves, new harms emerge faster than legislation can adapt.
#DRAGON #onlinesafety #onlineharms #digitalsafety #digitalsafeguarding #childprotection #childsafeguarding #Ofcom #onlinesafetyact #OSA
TLDR (4/5):
Vulnerable children, particularly those who appear “older” or come from marginalised backgrounds, could again face prejudice instead of protection.
#DRAGON #onlineharm #onlinesafety #childprotection #childsafeguarding #digitalsafety #digitalsafeguarding
Vulnerable children, particularly those who appear “older” or come from marginalised backgrounds, could again face prejudice instead of protection.
#DRAGON #onlineharm #onlinesafety #childprotection #childsafeguarding #digitalsafety #digitalsafeguarding
October 22, 2025 at 9:45 AM
TLDR (4/5):
Vulnerable children, particularly those who appear “older” or come from marginalised backgrounds, could again face prejudice instead of protection.
#DRAGON #onlineharm #onlinesafety #childprotection #childsafeguarding #digitalsafety #digitalsafeguarding
Vulnerable children, particularly those who appear “older” or come from marginalised backgrounds, could again face prejudice instead of protection.
#DRAGON #onlineharm #onlinesafety #childprotection #childsafeguarding #digitalsafety #digitalsafeguarding
TLDR (5/5):
As NSW Women’s Safety Commissioner Hannah Tonkin put it:
“These technologies are designed to dehumanise & degrade women — & the impacts can be devastating.”
#DRAGON #onlinesafety #onlineharms #childsafety #childsafeguarding #digitalsafeguarding
As NSW Women’s Safety Commissioner Hannah Tonkin put it:
“These technologies are designed to dehumanise & degrade women — & the impacts can be devastating.”
#DRAGON #onlinesafety #onlineharms #childsafety #childsafeguarding #digitalsafeguarding
October 20, 2025 at 9:22 AM
TLDR (5/5):
As NSW Women’s Safety Commissioner Hannah Tonkin put it:
“These technologies are designed to dehumanise & degrade women — & the impacts can be devastating.”
#DRAGON #onlinesafety #onlineharms #childsafety #childsafeguarding #digitalsafeguarding
As NSW Women’s Safety Commissioner Hannah Tonkin put it:
“These technologies are designed to dehumanise & degrade women — & the impacts can be devastating.”
#DRAGON #onlinesafety #onlineharms #childsafety #childsafeguarding #digitalsafeguarding
TLDR (2/5):
eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman-Grant described the trend as “putting potential online harm on steroids”, warning that this is just the beginning.
#DRAGON #onlinesafety #onlineharms #childsafety #childsafeguarding #digitalsafeguarding
eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman-Grant described the trend as “putting potential online harm on steroids”, warning that this is just the beginning.
#DRAGON #onlinesafety #onlineharms #childsafety #childsafeguarding #digitalsafeguarding
October 20, 2025 at 9:22 AM
TLDR (2/5):
eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman-Grant described the trend as “putting potential online harm on steroids”, warning that this is just the beginning.
#DRAGON #onlinesafety #onlineharms #childsafety #childsafeguarding #digitalsafeguarding
eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman-Grant described the trend as “putting potential online harm on steroids”, warning that this is just the beginning.
#DRAGON #onlinesafety #onlineharms #childsafety #childsafeguarding #digitalsafeguarding
TLDR (1/5):
The rise of AI “nudify” apps & image manipulation tools has sparked a worrying trend — where real students are being targeted, their images altered without consent, & shared across online groups.
#DRAGON #onlinesafety #onlineharms #childsafety #childsafeguarding #digitalsafeguarding
The rise of AI “nudify” apps & image manipulation tools has sparked a worrying trend — where real students are being targeted, their images altered without consent, & shared across online groups.
#DRAGON #onlinesafety #onlineharms #childsafety #childsafeguarding #digitalsafeguarding
October 20, 2025 at 9:22 AM
TLDR (1/5):
The rise of AI “nudify” apps & image manipulation tools has sparked a worrying trend — where real students are being targeted, their images altered without consent, & shared across online groups.
#DRAGON #onlinesafety #onlineharms #childsafety #childsafeguarding #digitalsafeguarding
The rise of AI “nudify” apps & image manipulation tools has sparked a worrying trend — where real students are being targeted, their images altered without consent, & shared across online groups.
#DRAGON #onlinesafety #onlineharms #childsafety #childsafeguarding #digitalsafeguarding