This is a series where we curate reports and articles on current internet trends and their impact on children, teens, parents, and pop culture.
This week on the internet:
11-year-old boy dies from online trend ‘Chroming’
A UK boy dies after attempting the Chroming challenge at a sleepover. Understand the dangers of this new social media trend.
Read more on MSN: https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/other/what-is-chroming-uk-boy-dies-after-participating-in-dangerous-social-media-challenge/ar-BB1jzH5i
Generative AI models too woke?
Meta’s Imagine AI and Google’s Gemini are both causing controversy over inaccurate representations of historical figures, leading many to question the over-correction of their inherent biases.
Read more on Axios: https://www.axios.com/2024/03/01/meta-ai-google-gemini-black-founding-fathers
Urgency to address gender-based harms caused by AI
A call to protect women and girls in Singapore against new forms of gendered violence online.
Read more on Today: https://www.todayonline.com/commentary/commentary-commentary-generative-ai-enabling-new-gendered-violence-online-protect-women-girls-2377771
A chilling investigation into the world of underage girl influencers
This New York Times article uncovers the truth behind social media accounts managded by mothers exploiting young girls who are stalked by men online.
Read more on New York Times: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/22/us/instagram-child-influencers.html
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