Generative AI can create images, videos, voices, and text that look real but are completely fabricated. This increases the risk of deepfake sexual images, impersonation, false accusations, and manipulation. It also blurs the line between reality and fiction, which is especially challenging for young people whose brains are still developing.
Kids need help understanding that “real-looking” does not mean real, and that AI can be used to harm even when no physical contact occurs. This is a new kind of safety conversation, and it’s okay to learn alongside your child.