Deep Fake Epidemic | Check-In 48

In this ChatEDU Check-In: Deep Fake Epidemic, Matt explores a report from Common Sense Media on teenagers and AI-generated sexual content." This research marks the third summer report from Common Sense Media examining digital safety risks facing youth. It details how manipulated imagery is impacting adolescents across mainstream social channels. Key Takeaways: Nearly half of all teenagers report encountering AI-generated explicit content, most often by accident while scrolling mainstream platforms. A significant number of adolescents have personal experience with deepfake imagery featuring peers or people they know in real life. While most teens express deep concern about non-consensual deepfakes, only 20 percent have ever discussed AI-generated sexual content with an adult. Matt’s Two Cents: District and school leaders must take proactive action by updating student handbooks and board policies to address deepfakes, following state legislative efforts such as Illinois requiring deepfakes in district cyberbullying policies. Beyond policy implementation, schools must prioritize open conversations with students to bridge the communication gap and help mitigate digital safety risks. Article: Teens and Explicit Deepfakes in the Age of AI https://tinyurl.com/5a4mvhtr