Free Resources for Pinellas County Parents to Combat AI Dangers

The Juvenile Welfare Board of Pinellas County (JWB) is now offering parents free resources to protect your kids from the dangers of Artificial Intelligence. 

JWB has partnered with the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office, other local law enforcement agencies and Pinellas County Schools on a new digital safety initiative, which includes JWB bringing families a free subscription to Parent ProTech.

“Kids spend hours every day on their devices, using social media, playing games, and possibly chatting with AI bots,” the sheriff’s office said in a post on Facebook about their partnership with JWB. “That opens them up to all kinds of trouble including bullying, harassment, and exploitation.” 

Parent ProTech helps parents and caregivers navigate the world of technology with:

• Content and resources about keeping kids safe online
• Videos on topics like AI chatbots, online predators, and social media platforms
• Information on parental controls and the latest trends
• A K-12 curriculum for educators

While the subscription would normally cost $4.99 a month, JWB is offering it to local families for free through this link.

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