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Our complete collection on AI risks for teens — deepfakes, AI companions, synthetic media, and the manipulation these tools make easy.

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AI Risks August 27, 2026 14 min read

Is Character.AI Safe for Teens? A Parent's Review

Character.AI removed open-ended chat for under-18s in late 2025 after a teen's death and lawsuits. A calm, evidence-based review of what that means for your teen.

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AI Risks August 10, 2026 12 min read

PolyBuzz: Is It Safe for Teens?

PolyBuzz is an 18+ AI roleplay app — yet it ships a "Teen Mode" that invites minors in. A calm, evidence-based look at whether it is safe for teens.

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AI Risks July 9, 2026 16 min read

AI Voice Cloning Scams: The Fake "Family Emergency" Call

A few seconds of your teen's public audio can be enough to fake a panicked emergency call. How AI voice-cloning scams work — and the family protocol that beats them.

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AI Risks June 24, 2026 15 min read

AI Companion Chatbots and Emotional Dependency in Teens

AI companion chatbots are built to feel like a friend who never logs off. A calm, evidence-based guide for parents on teen emotional dependency — and what helps.

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AI Risks June 10, 2026 11 min read

Deepfake Nudes and "Nudify" Apps: What Parents Need to Know

A deepfake nude is a fake sexual image built by AI from an ordinary photo. A calm parent's guide to nudify apps: the law, the response, and what to say first.

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AI Risks May 27, 2026 13 min read

What Are Deepfakes? How AI Fakes Photos, Videos, and Voices

A deepfake is AI-generated or AI-altered media that convincingly imitates a real person. A calm, evidence-based guide for parents: what deepfakes are, how they are made, and what they mean for your teen.

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AI Risks May 11, 2026 23 min read

AI Risks for Teens: Deepfakes, AI Companions, and Synthetic Manipulation

AI did not invent new dangers for teenagers — it industrialized the old ones. A calm, evidence-based guide to deepfakes, AI sextortion, and companion chatbots.

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