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6 out of 10 teachers are worried about online safety of pupils who used the internet during lockdown

As children make the long-awaited return to school, our new campaign urges parents to stay switched on around their child’s online safety.

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Concern as parents admit they’re not regularly talking to kids about online safety

Internet Matters urges parents to speak to their kids about digital life, as research shows 1 in 6 never or rarely talk about online safety issues.

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Conversations to have with teens about nudes & sexting

There has been a rise in people using video-streaming apps and sites to sell their nudes or sexually suggestive content. With concerns raised about how social media and tech play a role in teens sharing images, our Internet Matters expert panel provides their advice on teens and sexting, sending, and sharing nudes.

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2 in 5 parents more relaxed about children’s online safety over Christmas

Internet Matters’ CEO shares advice with busy parents to put online safety measures in place ahead of the hectic festive season.

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GarageBand

Find out how your child can learn about music production with a free Apple app.

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Procreate

Nurture your child’s artistic skills using the iOS app Procreate.

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Supporting children’s remote learning – top tips for parents and children

In this guide Supporting primary school-aged children As children begin to engage in learning online, it’s important to build a foundation of good online habits. Resources for primary-aged children Use our following resources to support your child’s media literacy at home. Supporting secondary school-aged children As teenagers develop their understanding of the world, you can […]

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Using artificial intelligence safely

In this guide What is artificial intelligence (AI)? “Artificial Intelligence is talked about a lot but can mean a wide variety of things,” says tech expert, Andy Robertson. AI can refer to Artificial General Intelligence — learning to do tasks that humans can do. But, most people use AI to mean tools that seem intelligent. […]

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What is the future of voice assistant technology?

In this guide What is voice assistant technology? Most children use voice assistants in their every day life through Siri or Google technology on smartphones. But virtual assistants, and voice assistants in particular, work in unique ways to support users. Voice assistants (VAs) are a type of technology that uses artificial intelligence to respond to […]

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4chan

Learn about the anonymous 18+ website that poses risks for minors.

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