Children’s Online Safety

OnlyFans investigated over children accessing pornography

As a society, we seem to have a knack for pointing fingers and shifting blame when it comes to issues like children accessing explicit content on the internet. The recent investigation into OnlyFans over children accessing pornography is a prime example of this misplaced blame game. Instead of holding parents accountable for monitoring their children’s online activities, the spotlight is being unfairly cast on a platform that requires users to create an account and often pay for access to NSFW content.

Let’s break it down. To access an OnlyFans creator’s account, one must not only create an account but also provide credit card information to subscribe to their content.… Continue reading

Paedophiles create nude AI images of children to extort them, says charity | Internet safety

As I sit and reflect on the disturbing reality highlighted by recent news, my mind races with a multitude of emotions and thoughts. The fact that paedophiles are now utilizing AI technology to create nude images of children, with the intention of extorting them, is beyond comprehension. The sheer depravity and audacity of these individuals to use such sophisticated means to manipulate and harm innocent young lives is nothing short of abhorrent.

The use of AI to generate fake nude images of children for the purpose of blackmail is a clear indication of the disturbing lengths to which these predators will go to satisfy their twisted desires for power and control.… Continue reading

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signs bill that bans children under 14 from having social media accounts

As a resident of Florida, the recent bill signed by Governor Ron DeSantis, banning children under 14 from having social media accounts, has sparked a myriad of thoughts and reactions within me. The idea of restricting young children’s access to social media is not entirely unfounded, as the digital landscape can be a dangerous place for impressionable minds. However, the execution and enforcement of such a law raise several concerns and questions.

The practicality of enforcing this ban seems dubious, to say the least. With the prevalence of VPNs and various digital tools that can easily circumvent age verification processes, it begs the question of how effective this law will be in practice.… Continue reading