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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Are Screens Stealing Early Childhood?
New research reveals how screen time and parental phone distraction may affect young children’s language, relationships and healthy development.
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OnlyFans Creators Using AI-Sex Twin Tools That May Soon Target Children
AI sex twins from OnlyFans creators normalise synthetic intimacy. The same free technology already generates child sexual abuse material at scale. Authorities have warned.
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Nine Million Young People Studied The Problem Is Bigger Than Screen Time
New Lancet research synthesising 121 reviews and more than nine million participants suggests that children’s digital wellbeing depends on much more than screen time alone.
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Blog | Manosphere | TikTok
What Young Men Really Think of Manosphere Content on TikTok
New research with 142 young men reveals they value some masculinity advice on TikTok while rejecting the toxic parts. Practical steps for Irish parents and schools
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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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Blog | Body Image | Social Media | Teen Safety | TikTok
Short Video Platforms Fuel Adolescent Body Dissatisfaction
Short video body dissatisfaction is linked to heavier platform use among adolescents. Research shows body image comparison drives the effect, stronger in girls. Practical steps for parents and schools can reduce exposure while platforms lag
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Blog | Meta | Online Privacy
Meta Ordered to Pay $25 Billion for Misleading Users on Data Privacy
A New Mexico judge ordered Meta to pay $25 billion after a jury found the company misled Facebook users about data privacy in the Cambridge Analytica case. The ruling highlights ongoing gaps between platform claims and actual data practices, with clear lessons for Irish parents reviewing privacy settings
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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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