Ashley Moody on Protecting Children Online and Combating Sextortion

The Inadequacy of Traditional 'Stranger Danger'

• ⚠️ The traditional approach of 'stranger danger' and 'don't get into the van' is no longer effective for protecting children online.
• 🏠 Online threats are now occurring in children's bedrooms, making it crucial to adapt safety strategies.
• 💬 A key message to convey is: If they are not your friend in real life, they cannot be your friend online.

Criticisms of Big Tech and Congressional Inaction

• 💰 Large tech companies are criticized for prioritizing profit over child safety, with their lobbyists actively fighting against protective legislation.
• 🏛️ Congress is accused of doing