Guides & Resources

Character AI is a chatbot that users can have customised conversations with. With millions of users making use of the platform, there are concerns about its safety for children. Learn what you can do to keep your teen safe.

The rise of generative AI tools has significantly increased the ease of producing realistic sexual deepfakes with nude deepfakes making up around 98% of all deepfakes. 99% of nude deepfakes feature women and girls. Explore our report below that examines the rise of deepfakes in classrooms and our recommendations on how to address this.

PNK is a social networking platform where users swipe to find new similarly-aged friends all around the world. Learn what the app does to keep young people safe on their platform.

Location tracking apps via smartphones are a common way to keep track of your child outside of the home. However, it can be difficult to find the right balance between children's privacy and their safety. See guidance below to help you make the right choice for you family.

Kik is a messaging app that has some similarities to WhatsApp. However there is a greater focus on meeting new people rather than talking with people you already know. Learn more about Kik, and how you can keep your child safe online.

WeAre8 is a social media platform geared towards making a positive impact. Learn about this app, its risks, and what you need to know to protect teens.

Doomscrolling is when a person gets caught in a continuous cycle of reading negative news online. This can negatively impact both mental and physical health. Learn how to spot if your child is doomscrolling, and what you can do to protect them.

Lizzie Reeves from our Policy and Research team shares our submission to Ofcom's consultation to protect children from online harms.

Mukbangs are a popular trend where people record themselves eating. While harmless for some, it can trigger body image issues for others. Learn what you can do to protect your child’s wellbeing.

With a lot of conversation around a smartphone-free childhood, Co-CEO Carolyn Bunting shares things to consider when it comes to mobile phones. See our tips to help you make the right choice for your child.

With recent debates about the role of smartphones and social media in young people’s lives, this new research seeks to include parents' views and voices in the conversation.

The Monkey app shares similarities with the now-closed Omegle platform. While users must be 18, the lack of age verification makes it easy for underage users to join, which can leave them open to potential harm.