Parents Divided on Sharing Kids' Photos Online Amid Privacy Concerns
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Parents are divided on posting about kids online - some openly share while others hide identities due to privacy concerns. A TikToker scrubbed her kids' images after creepy comments.
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Facial recognition technology can now identify kids from obscure photos, revealing identities and locations. Deepfakes can mimic kid's voices for scams.
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Sharenting opens kids up to future identity theft and stalking. Some parents like Snowden and Zuckerberg hide kids' faces.
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Teens appreciate not having childhood photos posted publicly, saying it helps them curate their own digital identities.
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Experts say involve kids in posting decisions and talk about privacy implications, as kids have a right to control their online presence.