Hazards
Common Online Hazards for Minors Include:
- Sexting/CSAM/Online Predators
- Bullying
- Addictive Feeds
- Chatbot Dependence
- Video Games that Mimic Gambling
Many of the hazards listed above are familiar to most people. A few of the hazards are worth a deeper dive.
CSAM
- Stands for Child Sexual Abuse Material
- Includes real and AI generated content
- If a minor is involved, regardless of consent, the content is illegal
Addictive Feeds
- Unlimited feed of material on any subject. Platforms own all content, can reuse content anytime they see fit.
- Algorithms are designed to keep users on the platform.
- Some video games use a variable ratio reward schedule to keep users playing the game. This is the same reward schedule used in slot machines.
deceptive ID
- There is no guarantee that a person is who they say they are. People can create any identity they want.
- AI generated content not universally identified
- Addictive Feeds
HELP
Help addressing children’s social media habits depend upon the concern. These include:
- Help with time management
- Help with content
- Help identifying online imposters
content
- Stands for Child Sexual Abuse Material
- Includes real and AI generated content
- If a minor is involved, regardless of consent, the content is illegal
time online
- Unlimited feed of material on any subject. Platforms own all content, can reuse content anytime they see fit.
- Algorithms are designed to keep users on the platform.
- Some video games use a variable ratio reward schedule to keep users playing the game. This is the same reward schedule used in slot machines.
Deceptive ID
- There is no guarantee that a person is who they say they are. People can create any identity they want.
- AI generated content not universally identified
- Addictive Feeds
Other helpful resources include:
RAINN-
Parents Together Action-
ParentsTogether Action – Fighting for issues that matter to kids and families
Center for Humane Technology-