Practical steps to shield kids from AI-driven threats and algorithmic exploitation.
Talk daily. Teach "Pause, Screenshot, Ask." Spot grooming: sudden secrecy or pressure for photos.
Location services OFF. Warning: Be careful what you post; predators can sexualize seemingly innocent photos/videos.
Use Apple Screen Time or Google Family Link. Enable SafeSearch + restricted modes on all platforms.
Create written household rules together. Model safe behavior. Review trust levels every 3 months.
Stay calm, save evidence. Report: Platform → Cybertip.ca → NCMEC → RCMP/FBI.