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Understanding Generative AI: A Guide for Parents, Teachers, Counselors, and Law Enforcement

By educating ourselves about Generative AI, we can better support our children, students, and communities in navigating the digital world safely and responsibly. This knowledge empowers us to make the most of technological advancements while staying vigilant against potential misuse.

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“X boss Elon Musk warns Apple ban at Tesla, SpaceX over OpenAI relationship”

We should embrace technologies and the new tasks they can help us achieve. Why fight the waves? We won’t win. However, we should learn to surf. I do believe that we should not put our trust in these companies without questioning their protocols, motives, and applications of technologies.

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“Iowa high school bans cell phones, air pods to improve students’ mental health”

Like learning to drive, which we wait to teach until age 16, there’s an argument for waiting until kids are mature enough to handle smartphones responsibly.

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“Americans spend 2 and a half hours ‘dreamscrolling’ each day, new poll finds”

I’ll be real with you. I recently found out I’ve been “dreamscrolling” without even knowing it was a thing until I came across this new poll.

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“Digital Self-Harm: The Growing Problem You’ve Never Heard Of”

As parents, teachers, counselors, or anyone interacting with young people, it’s crucial to recognize that digital self-harm exists. By staying informed, we can better understand and address this complex issue.

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“100 Essential Life Skills Teens Need to Learn at Home”

Have you covered everything they need to know?

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“Lessons Learned from Ten Generative AI Misuse Cases”

“Children aren’t suspicious, and I want them to live in a world where they don’t have to be.” I really like this concept, but unfortunately, I don’t think that our kids are going to grow up in a digital world where they can take what they see at face value and live without suspicion of what scrolls past their screens.

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“Instagram plans to blur nudes DMed to teens, hoping to fight sextortion scams”

Throughout my professional engagements, I have consistently emphasized Instagram’s significant role in the early sexualization of children.

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