Get help from me: https://parenttech.support
From deepfake blackmail to AI girlfriends manipulating teen boys—this episode breaks down the terrifying world of AI and how it’s targeting our children.
Here’s what we’ll cover:
• How deepfakes are used to scam, humiliate, and extort kids
• The rise of AI “girlfriend” apps and emotional manipulation
• Child predators creating explicit fake videos using AI
• Voice cloning scams targeting parents and grandparents
• How your child’s data is being harvested and sold
• Tools to block AI content, deepfake sites, and voice cloning apps
🎯 What You Can Do:
• Set up Screen Time filters to block AI apps and websites
• Use DNS tools like CleanBrowsing or OpenDNS at the Wi-Fi level
• Talk with your child’s school about blocking AI tools on their network
• Book a free 15-minute call with me for personal help:
👉 https://parenttech.support/work-with-jack/
💡 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share this episode! We need to fight back against the AI threats targeting our kids.
00:00 The Terrifying Reality of AI and Deepfakes
00:28 Introduction to the Parent Tech Support Show
01:29 Understanding Deepfakes: Types and Examples
04:31 The Emotional Manipulation of AI Girlfriends
07:07 The Dark Side: AI and Child Exploitation
08:34 Sextortion: A Growing Threat
13:10 Protecting Your Child from AI Dangers
14:24 Router and School Level Countermeasures
16:14 Final Thoughts and Resources
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