Whether gaming, using a sibling’s phone, or exploring a new app, kids often meet strangers online earlier than we expect. That’s why it’s important to start conversations about digital safety now—before they find themselves in risky situations. Our parent discussion guide, "Starting to Make 'Friends' Online," is designed to help you talk with your pre-teen about online interactions. This guide provides tips on how to: ⚠️ Help your child recognize when something doesn’t feel right 📵 Set boundaries around what’s okay to share and with whom 💬 Encourage open communication with a trusted adult Whether your child is playing their first multiplayer game or asking about social media, this guide can help you feel more prepared to support them through it. Read the guide: https://parents.thorn.org/guides/starting-to-make-friends-online/ (fb)

Protecting children online requires proactive policies and persistent work. Amazon’s 2024 efforts to combat child sexual abuse material (CSAM) show what that action can look like at scale. We’re proud to say our Safer technology is helping power that progress, according to Amazon’s 2024 Transparency Report. In 2024, Amazon Photos used Safer to detect and report more than 30,000 images—up nearly 25% from the year before. That impact is only possible through deep investment, innovation, and collaboration. From improving protections in generative AI to expanding access to detection tools via Amazon Web Services, Amazon is taking real steps to protect kids online—and we’re honored to be a partner in that work. Read the full report to see how Amazon is taking action: https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/policy-news-views/amazon-csam-transparency-report-2024 (fb)