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Parents: It's OK to keep kids' pics off social media

By: Kim Komando
Tech Talk

..... A 27-year-old grad student was just caught using pics of real kids on the Internet to make artificial intelligence child pron for pedophiles. Even more disgusting? He worked by request. this story made my skin crawl, and it brings me to a question I've been getting more and more often:
..... "Kim, I don't want pictures of my kids on social media. How do I tell friends and family not to post them without sounding preachy?"
..... You;re totally justified in wanting your kids' faces off the web. It's a fact creeps scan public accounts looking for kids to prey on. It's also easier than ever for pedophiles, to pose as a kid and groom your child on Snapchat, Roblox - you name it.
..... There's also this: Posting your kids to Facebook or Instagram basically gives Meta the thumbs-up for using those images to train their AI models. The law is way behind here. As a parent, it's up to you to protect your kids.
..... Save yourself an awkward situation be telling people before a big get-together. Most folks mean will, but they might not know the risks of sharing kids' photos Online, especially if they;re not parents themselves.
* It's about you, not them: This is for your kids. Use "I" and "We" statements, and don't tell anyone else how to parent.
* Be clear and firm and share your reasons: Don't have any wiggle room, on public postings.
* Do it one-on-one: If you have the conversation over email or text, do it privately and not in a group message.

What if it's already posted?

..... Don't panic. Reach out ASAP and ask them to remove it with a link to the specific post. I'd go with a text, since a comment on a public post feels like you're calling them out.

Share pictures safety

..... Not shearing photos of your kids publicly doesn't have to mean not sharing at all. My suggestion" Make an invite-only album for close family and friends.
..... In google Photos, you can do this on your phone or computer.

.... Learn about all the latest technology on "The Kim Komando Show."

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