Defend Young Minds
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š”Instead of focusing on a list of dangerous apps, itās more important to understand features that make an app dangerous. We partnered with @titaniajordan of @barktechco to bring you our latest article, "How To Spot The Most Dangerous Apps For Kids"
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This Valentineās season, AI apps are selling a disturbing message: āKiss anyone you wantāāno consent required. Marketed as harmless, these apps normalize digital exploitation. Tips to keep kids safe: @ncose @HaleyMcNamara @Forbes
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Do you trust app store ratings to keep your kids safe? Think again. Recent investigation by the @heatinitiative and @ptogetheraction: @Deseret op-ed about Appleās misleading app ratings:
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A recent report from the Wheatley Institute & @FamStudies reveals the alarming rise in underage pornography useāand the undeniable harm itās causing. Full report: Accompanying op-ed in @Deseret:
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Sex trafficking and pornography are deeply intertwined, fueling a cycle of exploitation and abuse. Join us for #nationaltraffickingawarenessmonth in fighting for a world free of exploitation. Say NO to porn and say NO to sex trafficking! @FightTheNewDrug
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š„MYTH BUSTER!š„ Sex trafficking doesnāt always look like kids being snatched off the streetāitās often a digital threat hiding in plain sight. Predators lurk on social media, messaging apps & gaming platforms. More: #nationalhumantraffickingawarenessmonth
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šØ As a potential ban on TikTok approaches, many users are turning to alternative platforms like RedNote. Stay ahead of the game! ā”ļøTikTokās hidden dangers & how to protect kids: ā”ļøFull app review of RedNote from @barktechco:
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šØ A recent @nytimes investigation reveals a disturbing reality: predators are grooming child influencers on IG by targeting their parents, who manage their accounts. āPRO TIP: Talk with your kids about the dangers of social media and predatory tactics.
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U.S. @Surgeon_General declared loneliness a public health crisis. š But whatās at the heart of this epidemic? Dr. Julie Fraumeni-McBride, in her powerful TEDx Talk, connects it to something we must confront: the "porn-demic." Watch here:
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