Wednesday, 12/2/25 marks 'International Safer Internet Day', which is the culmination of National Child Online Protection Month - and an opportunity to talk about the topic of AI, which is very intriguing to young people, and parents should also be aware of.
The era of artificial intelligence encourages creativity and opens up rapid and unlimited access to information and new capabilities, but unfortunately also to negative phenomena.
Recently, we have witnessed abuse among children and teenagers who use AI-based editing tools, which create very high-quality images that sometimes look very real (deep fake). Distributing embarrassing and embarrassing images online is not just a harmless passing joke. It can have serious effects and consequences:
- In the immediate term - a feeling of humiliation, shame, anxiety, a sense of loneliness and helplessness due to the fear of the continued spread of the injury.
- In the longer term - damage to self-image and self-confidence, difficulty trusting, difficulty concentrating on studies, and emotional difficulties.
What signs should turn on a red light for you?
A decrease or extreme change in mood, feelings of anger and irritability, sleeping too much or too little, changes in appetite, avoidance of social habits, pessimistic statements, and even suicidal thoughts.
Is your child being bullied online? Don't be left alone with this.
- You can consult with a school counselor or any qualified therapist.
- Document the injury and contact the 105 hotline, which is available 24/7 by phone or online form.