89% of Online Sexual Advances Happen in Private Chats
It starts with a message.A friendly DM. A quick chat after a game. An innocent looking conversation that hides something much darker. According to the FBI, 89% of sexual advances toward minors happen through chatrooms or private messaging apps. These advances often begin subtly with flattery, compliments, or harmless questions but can quickly escalate into […]
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How to Set Healthy Tech Habits for Kids and Teens: A parental control Guide
Raising kids in the digital age brings new challenges. From online classes to gaming and social media, children and teens are spending more time on screens than ever before. While technology offers many benefits, it also introduces risks such as cyberbullying, phone addiction, and exposure to harmful content. At CyberSafely.ai, we support families in building […]
Can AI Detect a Mental Health Crisis on Social Media?
Social media has transformed how young people communicate, but it’s also created new risks. Mental health professionals and researchers are now exploring how artificial intelligence (AI) can be used to detect early signs of distress in online behavior. This approach is promising, but also controversial. At CyberSafely.ai, where we develop AI-powered tools for digital safety, […]
When the Algorithm Forgets the Child
The recent revelations from the FTC’s antitrust trial against Meta have stirred rightful outrage. Evidence shows Instagram’s algorithm recommended millions of minor accounts to users flagged for inappropriate behavior. What makes this especially troubling isn’t just the scale of the failure, but the fact that Meta had internal data dating back to 2019 and warnings […]
Sextortion Is Now a Federal Crime: What the “Take It Down” Act Means for Families
On May 19, 2025, the United States took a major step forward in protecting children and teens from online exploitation. President Donald Trump signed the Take It Down Act, officially criminalizing sextortion and non-consensual sharing of intimate images, including deepfakes, across all 50 states. What the Law Does The new federal law makes it illegal […]
What Is Cyberbullying and How Can You Deal With It?
Cyberbullying isn’t always loud. It doesn’t always look like name-calling or direct threats. Sometimes, it’s subtle.It’s silence after you speak in a group chat.It’s people laughing at a joke that wasn’t technically about you.It’s watching your words get twisted and posted. But here’s the truth: if it feels personal, if it stays with you, if […]
Parental Control Just Got Smarter
As kids spend more time online, the risks they face are growing and evolving. Cyberbullying, sextortion, and self-harm can now surface anywhere, from a text message to a private note or unsent draft. At CyberSafely, we built a tool to help parents see early signs of danger, not after something happens, but before. Introducing the […]
What Is Nomophobia and Why Should We Be Concerned?
Nomophobia, the fear of being without your phone, is more than just a modern inconvenience. It’s a growing mental health concern, especially for teens and young adults. This fear isn’t simply about losing access to a device. It’s about losing connection to identity, social validation, and a sense of control. And during Mental Health Awareness […]
Trump’s AI Education Order: Necessary Innovation or a Risk to Childhood?
President Trump recently signed an executive order mandating the introduction of artificial intelligence education across U.S. public schools. The plan includes new curricula, teacher training, and public-private partnerships, all aimed at preparing the next generation for an AI-driven workforce. On the surface, this sounds like a bold step forward. But the public reaction has been […]