IN THE NEWS
Today’s Top Tech

Fake Nudes at School | An investigation is underway after students at a NJ high school were caught using AI to manipulate real photos of classmates into pornographic images (NBC New York). We’re tracking this developing tech to keep you aware and your family protected.

Over 50% of Gen Zers Want to be Influencers | More and more students are sharing their desire to pursue social media as a career, but what does this mean for parents? (Parents) Our ProTech video here can help you talk to your child about what’s appropriate to share online.

Meta’s Hurting Your Kids | A former senior Meta employee, Arturo Béjar, has come forward, insisting that Meta has repeatedly opted for inaction after realizing the harsh impact their platforms have on children (BBC).

GAMING
Over half of US kids play Roblox… 😳

Over 29 million kids under age 13 are playing Roblox every single day, but is it safe? We’re glad you asked.

Did you know that your children and students could be chatting with complete strangers while playing Roblox? Just last month, a Delaware man kidnapped a minor he met on the platform (ABC NY).

We sat down with our very own gaming creator, Jon, to look into the game, its culture, and everything that you need to be aware of before giving your child free access to Roblox.

We’re covering:
- How do I set up parental controls?
- How do I know if my child is chatting with strangers?
- Should I buy my child Robux?

Follow @parentprotech on X (formerly Twitter), and let us know what gaming content you want to see next!

PROTECH IN THE WILD
ProTech at Apple

Whether you’re a parent or an educator, our team is constantly tracking tech updates to ensure that you are in the know about how to protect your child online.

Our CEO and creative director had the honor of sharing our work with some of the Apple team and their regional partners in Chicago last week.

You can catch a glimpse of their visit here.

EDUCATION
A Proactive Tech Solution

Those numbers represent how much video is uploaded every single day on TikTok and YouTube. The majority of that content is not screened by human moderators.

This is today’s tech landscape.

The internet of today is far different than the internet of a decade ago, and your student’s need you to be prepared before they run into an issue online.

Last month, our team led a professional development with IDEA Public Schools, where we discussed the current social media landscape and how schools and families can be best equipped to respond.

If your school wants to learn more about professional development opportunities or speaking engagements on how to thrive in the tech world, send our team an email at [email protected].

TRENDING
Kids these days… 🫢

Are your teens speaking a foreign language? Maybe.

If you’re having trouble understanding the vocabulary of Gen Zers, you’re not alone. Check out our deep dive into Gen Z lingo, as our resident middle schooler helps us break down some of the most common slang, ranging from “rizz” to “simp.”

You can watch the full video here.