https://www.corley.thrive.ac%2Fnews%2Dand%2Dinformation%2Fon%2Dline%2Dsafety%2Dupdates Juniper Education Content Management System (CMS) Version: 4.5 (junipereducation.org) Tue, 20 Oct 2026 09:47:12 GMT Tue, 20 Oct 2026 09:47:12 GMT https://www.corley.thrive.ac/news-and-information/on-line-safety-updates/deepfakes Deepfakes use AI to create convincing fake images, videos and audio recordings, making it appear that someone has said or done something they haven't. As this technology becomes increasingly accessible, young people face growing risks from online bullying, fabricated explicit images and sophisticated impersonation scams.

]]> Tue, 20 Oct 2026 09:47:12 GMT https://www.corley.thrive.ac/news-and-information/on-line-safety-updates/deepfakes https://www.corley.thrive.ac/news-and-information/on-line-safety-updates/ai-companions-what-parents-need-to-know AI companions are becoming increasingly popular with young people, offering round-the-clock conversations with virtual characters designed to feel like genuine friends. Platforms such as Character.ai, Replika and Snapchat My AI can provide entertainment and creative opportunities, but their human-like interactions also raise concerns. This guide explores potential risks including emotional dependency, inappropriate content, oversharing personal information and harmful mental health advice. 

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