Algorithm to Exploitation. It can Start with a Dance
By Damian R, Co Founder (IPA)
Some victims, especially teens today don’t see themselves as victims of exploitation. They see themselves as entrepreneurs. In a digital culture shaped by algorithms, influencer lifestyles, instant payments, and peer recruitment, selling explicit content can feel normal, empowering, even strategic. The online ecosystem has blurred the line between identity and content. Protecting children now requires a completely updated playbook.
THE DARK SIDE OF SOCIAL MEDIA
By Chad M, Co Founder (IPA)
The Power of Algorithms: Social media algorithms are designed to maximize engagement. While personal accounts suggest food and local pubs, my undercover accounts are algorithmically fed content that mirrors the behavior of online predators.
PREDATORY BEHAVIOUR
By Chad M, Co Founder (IPA)
Teaching kids how to recognize predatory behavior must extend to their offline activities, just as much as it does to their online activities. Child predators are not the stereotypical recluses who live in their mother’s basement. More often then not, they are extremely social, seemingly trustworthy and reputable adults who use their position to groom and isolate victims.
WHY YOU NEED TO KNOW SECTION 230
By Chad M, Co Founder (IPA)
The Decency Act attempts to protect children from inappropriate content on the internet. However, since 1996, Section 230 was added which grants immunity to online service providers from illegal content posted or published by its users, even if the provider fails to take action after receiving notice of the harmful or offensive content.