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You've heard AI is everywhere. But do you know what that actually means for the kids in your life?

Your child is already using AI—even if they've never opened ChatGPT. It's on every device and app they touch. And there are documented cases of real harm:

Radicalizing teens into extreme views on religion, politics
Sexualizing young kids introducing them to sexual violence & incest themes
Encouraging violence against parents for screen time limits
Cutting, self-harm, suicide planning and coaching/coaxing

The Answer: AI Self Defense

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Preventing AI-Driven Tragedies

Problem: Untethered AI is Harming Kids

This is what's happening...right under your nose.

Most AI tools are designed to keep your child hooked—and harvest everything they share.

Kid-/Teen-focused apps like Meta AI, Character.AI and Snapchat's "My AI" are built the same way slot machines are: to maximize the time we spend engaged. These apps are addictive (they have conversations that average over 90 minutes) and every message your child sends—every secret, every worry, every offhand thought—becomes data the company owns forever. Their terms of service give them the right to store, modify, and sell what your child shares. Most kids have no idea.

2. AI is replacing the people who actually love your child.

These apps feel like friends. They're available 24/7, they never judge, they never get tired of listening. That's the design. And it's working: kids are turning to AI instead of parents, siblings, or real friends (73% of teens have used these apps and 52% "regularly' use them). When your child has a problem, they're not coming to you or a loved one anymore—they're typing it into an app that can't actually help them, while the relationships that could help them weaken. The more time they spend with AI "friends," the more isolated they become from the humans who actually care.

3. When kids share their darkest moments with AI, the results can be deadly.

Kids are telling these apps things they won't tell anyone else—including thoughts of self-harm and suicide. And AI companions aren't equipped to help. In documented cases, these apps have encouraged dangerous behavior, not discouraged it. A 14-year-old boy took his own life after months of intense conversations with a Character.AI chatbot. Other children have been coached by AI into violence, self-harm, and deeper isolation. The apps simply aren't designed to protect your child...they're designed to keep them talking.

4. No one is preparing kids for AI.

76% of parents worry their kids are too trusting of AI...but only 14% have actually talked to them about it. It's not that parents don't care—it's that 43% say they don't have the knowledge to guide their child responsibly. Schools aren't filling the gap either: over 60% of parents weren't even told when AI tools were introduced in their kid's classroom. Only 20% of kids get any guidance from their teachers at all on AI. No one's equipped to guide them.

Solution: The Right Defenses for the Right Ages

We built AI Self Defense because parents kept asking me the same question: 'What do I actually do?' This is the answer.

Live training, tailored by age (for appropriateness), with follow-up tools for the parents to utilize so the conversation doesn't end when the session does.

Ages 10-12: AI Awareness

For kids just starting to explore the digital world on their own.

At this age, AI shows up mostly in the background—recommending YouTube videos, tweaking their favorite games for optimization, and shaping what they see online. Most kids don't realize it's there.

What AI actually is (and isn't)—explained in terms they'll get
How their favorite apps learn what they like—and why that's not always good for them
The difference between asking AI and asking a real person
One habit to practice when something online seems "too good" or "too weird"

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Ages 13-15: AI Street Smarts

For teens navigating social pressure, emotional complexity, and a flood of content.

This is the danger zone. Teens this age are most likely to use AI companion apps, encounter deepfakes of classmates or celebrities, and rely on AI for homework without understanding its limits. They're also least likely to talk to parents about what they're seeing.

How AI companion apps are engineered to create emotional dependency—and what "friendship" with an AI actually costs
How to spot AI-generated images, videos, and text (with real examples)
Why AI agrees with everything they say—and why that's a trap, not a feature
What to do if they or a friend encounter an AI-generated explicit image

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Ages 16-18: AI Preparedness

For young adults preparing for college, careers, and independence.

Older teens face a different challenge: AI is reshaping the job market and college expectations they're preparing for. They need to know how to use AI as a tool without becoming dependent on it—and how to stand out in a world where everyone has access to the same AI capabilities.

What they'll learn:

How AI is already changing college admissions and entry-level jobs
The difference between using AI to enhance your thinking vs. replace it
The best ways to keep track of AI developments and how they're impact their future careers

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What's included in the course

Live session (45 min)

Interactive, not a boring lecture. Your kid will actually engage. Listen in if you want (or watch it with them!). Live on Zoom.

Parent Debrief Guide (25 min)

The exact questions to ask after the session—and what their answers tell you. No AI knowledge required. You'll feel ready.

Family Activity (30 min)

A 30-minute exercise to do together within a few days. This is where the real conversation happens...and everything clicks.

Expert Guide: Ryan Findley

Ryan is a teacher-turned-technologist with a decade in both the classroom and the codebase--including building AI products in Silicon Valley.

As a parent of three, he's realized that the tech industry is taking all of the issues social media and super-charging them in the form of artificial intelligence.

For two years, he's been training teachers from hundreds of schools worldwide and been recognized by organizations like the International Baccalaureate and the Colorado Education Initiative.

Now, he's helping parents equip their kids for the Age of AI.

He's not here with doomsday scenarios or a bunch of technical lingo; rather, he's an optimist who believes the AI can go great if kids are smarter than the algorithms competing for their attention. Learn more.

Pricing: $49 per course ($119 for all three)

Choose the right session for your child's age. If you have kids in multiple age groups, each training is designed to stand alone. Sessions kickoff starting Jan 19, with sessions on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.

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If you're a grandparent, aunt, uncle, or family friend—this is something actually useful. Skip the gift card. Give them something that actually matters.

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FAQ

When do sessions run? How long are they?

Sessions kickoff starting Jan 19, with sessions on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays. You'll sign up for a time after you've purchased.

Honestly, is my kid going to hate this?

Possibly—until it starts. Kids expect a lecture. What they get is a look behind the curtain at how apps are designed to manipulate them. That lands differently. Most kids don't like being played, and once they see the game, they pay attention.

My kid thinks they already know everything about technology.

OK...that's actually the problem. This training is designed to show them what they don't know, without talking down to them. The kids who think they're experts are often the most vulnerable.

I don't understand AI myself. Will I be lost?

No. The Parent Debrief Guide is written for you, not tech experts. You'll understand exactly what your kid learned and how to talk about it with them.

Will this scare my child?

No. This isn't fear-based. It's about giving them insights, real skills and genuine confidence. Think of it like teaching them to swim—not to make them afraid of water, but so they can handle it.

Are they going to be using AI?

We will not provide any access to AI tools for the session, but we will be live demonstrations and experiments with some of the popular ones (ChatGPT, Character, Google Docs) they're likely already familiar with.

The kids in your life are already using AI. Give them the one thing no one else is: the skills to protect themselves from it.

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The Answer: AI Self Defense

Preventing AI-Driven Tragedies

Problem: Untethered AI is Harming Kids

Most AI tools are designed to keep your child hooked—and harvest everything they share.

2. AI is replacing the people who actually love your child.

3. When kids share their darkest moments with AI, the results can be deadly.

4. No one is preparing kids for AI.

Solution: The Right Defenses for the Right Ages

We built AI Self Defense because parents kept asking me the same question: 'What do I actually do?' This is the answer.

Live training, tailored by age (for appropriateness), with follow-up tools for the parents to utilize so the conversation doesn't end when the session does.

Ages 10-12: AI Awareness

Ages 13-15: AI Street Smarts

Ages 16-18: AI Preparedness

What's included in the course

Live session (45 min)

Parent Debrief Guide (25 min)

Family Activity (30 min)

Expert Guide: Ryan Findley

Pricing: $49 per course ($119 for all three)

AI Self Defense makes a great gift.

FAQ

When do sessions run? How long are they?

Honestly, is my kid going to hate this?

My kid thinks they already know everything about technology.

I don't understand AI myself. Will I be lost?

Will this scare my child?

Are they going to be using AI?

The kids in your life are already using AI. Give them the one thing no one else is: the skills to protect themselves from it.