S6 Ep71: ”Navigating the Digital Landscape: Protecting Our Youth Online” With Rosalia Rivera Founder of Consent Parenting and Co-Founder of Brave Movement

Rosalia Rivera, a fervent Founder and Co-Founder for Consent Parenting and Brave Movement.org joins us to dissect the multifaceted challenges of raising children in a tech-saturated era. Together, we discuss the urgent issue of online harm regarding the lack of tech transparency of CSAM, (Child Sexual Abuse Material) sexploitation of teens and youth being targets through online apps, social media platforms and online gaming. By describing the internet and the app store to a bustling mall that kids can actively browse and instantly download, without any age gating or device age regulation, we underscore the need for parental vigilance and legislative measures like the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) to shield our youth from unintended digital dangers and predatory harms.
Our conversation emphasizes the critical role parents, our communities and our non-profits continue to advocate for tech KOSA policy, which was a supported issue by both parties of Congress in 2024, but has since been sidelined. However, with the proliferation of AI Sexual Content on the rise, KOSA and AI safety regulation need to be that play a vital role in the digital landscape as we are moving faster into the AI stratosphere.
As we both do support technology as critical tools to help our daily lives, we turn our attention to the innovative technologies and organizations dedicated to child safety, such as BARK PHONES, THORN and HEAT. Companies like Bark and Pinwheel offer phone solutions alternatives for monitoring digital interactions, while organizations such as Thorne, Heat and Child Rescue Coalition work tirelessly to combat child exploitation. The discussion pivots to our own tech habits and the powerful influence they wield on our children. By advocating for mindful technology use and supporting companies that prioritize child safety, we encourage listeners to take an active role in shaping a safer digital future for all. Join us on Latinas from the Block to the Boardroom as we champion a proactive approach to technology, empowering parents and particularly women of color, in these essential conversations.

Resources:

PunchBowl News -Mike Johnson says KOSA Problematic
NOLA.com - Meta 10 Billion Dollar investment for New Data Center in Louisiana
FBI -Sextortion: A Growing Threat Targeting Minors-Jan. 2024


Highlights:
(04:55) Kids Online Safety Act Impact (160 Seconds)
(08:39) Raising Conscious Consumers for Online Safety (96 Seconds)
(13:00) Age Verification Laws and Online Porn (104 Seconds)
(19:50) Parenting in the Digital Age (79 Seconds)
(29:39) Questioning Apple's Privacy Technology (63 Seconds)

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Theresa E. Gonzales, is the host and executive producer of of Latinas From The Block To The Boardroom Podcast. From being one of the few women of color in a predominantly white tech industry, to spearheading a podcast platform and digital business marketing consulting, she is amplifying Latine/a/x/o and community ally voices, through their stories of perseverance, and having the courage to believe in your pursuit of your dream. Let's take control of our narratives, discuss pathways to higher education, empower community with technology, to inspire and build resilient communities.

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