UNESCO Warns AI Is Changing Online Abuse in Schools
UNESCO warns that AI sexual deepfakes, cyberbullying and technology-facilitated violence demand stronger safeguards in schools. What must change in Ireland?
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Blog | Child on child sexual abuse | Children | Image Based Abuse | Internet Safety for Teens | Intimate Image Abuse
Harmful Sexual Behaviour by Children the Statistics and Causes
Harmful sexual behaviour by children is more common than many realise. Official reports show that one third of sexual offences against under-18s are committed by other children. This post explains the statistics, the role of pornography and image sharing, and practical steps parents can take.
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Why the Gender Gap Demands Action for Children Feeling Safe Online
Children feeling safe online account for just 48% in the EU Kids Online 2026 comparative study. Girls report lower perceived safety than boys in almost every participating country. We examine the findings, Ireland’s results and why identifying the causes must lead to practical action
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Artificial Intelligence | Blog | Children | Cyberbullying | Deepfake | Education | Image Based Abuse | Internet Safety Advice for Parents | Internet Safety for Teens | Online Safety | Parents
TikTok Face-Swap Craze Turns Ordinary Photos into Deepfake Image Abuse
Deepfake image abuse begins when TikTok users replace a person in an existing video with any photo. Celebrity versions look like fun. The same tools create fake profiles and explicit content from ordinary images of adults and children. Practical checks, privacy steps and clear family conversations reduce the risk.
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Blog | Children | Digital Wellbeing | Education | Parents
Screens in Schools Clinicians Warn of Health Crisis
Screens in schools have become a major concern after more than 150 clinicians signed an open letter warning of risks to children’s eyesight, speech and overall development. The letter calls for proper health scrutiny of EdTech before schools spend public money. Parents and teachers need clear, evidence-based guidance now.
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Meta Muse Charm, When Powerful AI Starts to Look Like a Child’s Toy
Meta Muse Charm places a powerful personal AI agent inside a small Tamagotchi style device. Its friendly character, voice, memory and cameras raise important questions about anthropomorphism, trust, privacy and how children may understand increasingly human like artificial intelligence.
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