New Tech, New Dangers: Are You Ready for What’s Coming?

Is AI Safe for Kids? A Parent’s Guide to Child-Safe Chatbots

🚨 Is AI Safe for Kids? What Parents Need to Know 🚨 Check out Caleb's website: https://chatperone.com/  Work with me here: https://parenttech.support/work-with-jack/ [https://parenttech.support/work-with-jack/] In this episode of The Digital Trap, I sit down with Caleb Hurd, founder of Chatperone, a child-safe AI platform built to give kids a safer way to use AI while giving parents more visibility and peace of mind. Caleb shares why he built Chatperone for his own kids, how AI chatbots can expose children to harmful content, and why parents need to understand this technology before handing it over to their kids.  Here’s what we’ll cover: How kids are already using AI tools like ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini. Why most AI chatbots still lack strong parental controls. How Chatperone uses guardrails, alerts, and age-based restrictions. The dangers of kids bonding with AI characters. Why conversations with your child matter more than blocking alone. 🎯 What You Can Do: • Start using AI yourself so you understand what your kids may be exposed to.  • Use parental controls to block unsafe AI tools and only allow safer options.  • Check out Caleb’s child-safe AI platform, Chatperone: https://chatperone.com/ [https://chatperone.com/] • Talk with your kids in a calm, curious, non-judgmental way. • Get help setting up parental controls here: https://parenttech.support/work-with-jack/ [https://parenttech.support/work-with-jack/]

My Experience With CBS + What I Learned About Instagram

Book a call with me personally to protect your kid online: parenttech.support Welcome to The Digital Trap — the show where I help parents understand tech, set up parental controls, and protect kids online. In this solo episode, I’m sharing my experience being interviewed by CBS — what the process was like, what they wanted to know, and why the story mattered. We also talk about what happened when Instagram’s algorithm flooded feeds with violent/graphic content, and why this kind of content can keep getting recommended once someone watches even a little of it. In this episode: What it was like getting contacted and interviewed by CBS The Instagram violence “flood” and why it’s bigger than one day How engagement-based algorithms can amplify extreme content What parents can do right now to reduce risk and protect kids online LINKS My website: https://parenttech.support/ CBS interview: https://www.cbsnews.com/video/hundreds-of-instagram-accounts-push-violent-content-to-millions-cbs-news-investigation-finds/ CBS Full Story: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/instagram-violence/ My book: https://www.amazon.com/Definitive-Guide-Protecting-Kids-Online/dp/B0F224Z9S9 👍 Like, subscribe, and share this with a parent who needs it. #OnlineSafety #ParentalControls #Parenting #Instagram #DigitalWellbeing #TheDigitalTrap

New Tech, New Dangers: Are You Ready for What’s Coming?

Sign up for a free 15-minute call with me: 👉 https://parenttech.support/work-with-jack/ AI isn’t just for tech nerds anymore. It’s in your child’s school, their favorite apps, and even in their toys. In this episode of the Parent Tech Support Show, I break down exactly how artificial intelligence is shaping your child’s life—and not always in good ways. We’ll cover: 🧠 How kids use AI to cheat on schoolwork 🎭 The danger of deepfake bullying and sextortion 📞 New scams using AI voice clones 🎮 Smart toys that spy on your child 💔 Why some teens are dating AI girlfriends instead of real people 🎯 What You Can Do: • Set clear AI rules in your home • Block risky apps like Character AI and Replika • Use tools like Screen Time and CleanBrowsing • Keep smart devices out of bedrooms • Book a free call with me for help: https://parenttech.support/work-with-jack/ Other videos mentioned Data privacy video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qQZ-WMBNDOo Deep fake video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tj3ThIxWX-0 👍 Like, comment, and share this episode to help more families stay safe in an AI-powered world 00:00 Introduction: The Rise of AI in Education 02:14 Understanding AI's Role in Your Child's Life 07:55 The Deep Fake Dilemma 11:23 AI Voice Clones: A New Scam 14:26 Future Dangers: AI-Powered Toys and Privacy Risks 18:14 AI Relationships: The Emotional Impact on Kids 22:23 Practical Tips for Parents 23:54 Conclusion: Staying Ahead of the Curve

Why Your Family Needs a Device Detox (ASAP!)

📵 Your Child Might Need a Device Detox 📵 Sign up for a free 15-minute call with me: https://parenttech.support In this episode, I break down one of the most powerful tools for protecting your child's mental health and reclaiming family connection: a device detox. You’ll learn: Why screen time is linked to anxiety, sleep problems, and ADHD. How social media hijacks your child’s brain chemistry. The step-by-step plan for doing a detox — even if your child resists. A real-life success story of a family who unplugged for 48 hours and saw real change. How to use Apple Screen Time to help enforce detox limits. 🎯 What You Can Do: • Plan a weekend detox with simple offline activities. • Set Screen Time limits to block distractions. • Book a call with me for custom help setting it all up. 🔗 Get help: https://parenttech.support/work-with-jack/ Screen time video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SVqvqZ8VQNM Let’s reset your child’s relationship with tech — and yours too.

How Companies Are STEALING Your Child’s Data (And Selling It!)

Sign up for a free 15-minute call with me at: 👉 https://parenttech.support/work-with-jack/ Ever wonder why your child sees the same ad over and over again? Or why apps seem to know everything about them? In this episode, I reveal the truth: your child’s data is being stolen, tracked, and sold—sometimes over 450 times per day. Here’s what we’ll cover: • Why companies obsess over collecting kids’ data • The invisible tracking tools buried in apps, websites, and even school tools • The emotional manipulation behind targeted ads • The real risks of leaks, hacks, and creepy micro-profiles • Step-by-step ways to block data tracking on iPhones and online accounts • How to lock down devices and get expert help from me directly