On this episode of Generation AI, host Derek Staahl digs into two AI trends that are hitting close to home for families right now. First: “nudify” apps and dangerous deepfakes. These tools can take an ordinary photo and turn it into an explicit AI-generated image—and a new investigation shows students around the world are being targeted at an alarming scale. We talk about what parents and schools can do right now to reduce the risk, spot warning signs, and make it clear this isn’t a prank—it can have serious consequences.
Derek is joined by Sarah Grado, CEO of the nonprofit Not My Kid, who shares practical advice for starting these conversations with kids (without turning it into an interrogation), setting healthy boundaries with devices, and creating a support system so victims feel safe speaking up.
Then, the episode turns to another growing issue: people using AI chatbots as a stand-in for therapy. Jamie Vink, president of Meadows Behavioral Health Care, explains why AI can feel so comforting—and why that can become risky when it starts replacing real human connection. The takeaway: AI can be helpful, but it shouldn’t become your only source of support.
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