How Grok’s Deepfake Failures Are Creating New Parenting Risks in 2026
This piece explores why today’s AI‑driven deepfake crisis is fundamentally different from the parenting battles of past generations—and why the stakes are so much higher now. ⚠️ The Reality Behind the Image: This cheerful scene hides the truth: AI isn't just answering questions anymore. It's generating explicit content, targeting minors, and outpacing every safety measure parents once relied on. As a young mother, I shielded my kids from porn's addictive pull—banning it entirely at home, as was common for my generation. Back then, porn was something that got smuggled in and hidden under mattresses. Today's parents face constant ads, commercials, and easy online access everywhere they turn. I don't envy them. I once fought my local grocery store to move Hustler and Playboy behind the counter, per the law. That felt like a straightforward win—protecting kids was possible when the batt...
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