Sexting, Sextortion and AI: Updating Internet Safety for New Threats

Generative AI (GAI) is transforming our digital world—bringing exciting possibilities but also new safety challenges for kids and teens. How should internet safety evolve for today’s youth and their families? At the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children, we’re seeing complex cases involving youth-created content and AI-generated child imagery. This interactive workshop will spark critical conversations on updating prevention messaging using a developmental and trauma-informed lens. You’ll leave with fresh insights, practical strategies for engaging youth, and free, ready-to-use resources to empower your school or community in navigating this emerging landscape.