False Friends: The AI Threat Luring Kids

When “talking to someone” online feels safer than talking to a real person, what could go wrong? Steven MacDonald, Executive Director from Safer Schools Together, and Tall Cop Jermaine Galloway explore how kids’ search for connection in digital spaces can expose them to manipulation, misinformation, and risk. Learn how AI chatbots, chatrooms, and social platforms can create false trust, and what adults can do to stay informed, vigilant, and proactive in a tech-driven world. ****** Save the Date for the 5th Annual Tall Cop Emerging Drug Trends Conference on 11/12-13/2026! Follow us on Facebook , Instagram , YouTube , and LinkedIn. Subscribe to our monthly newsletter here ! Learn more about the Tall Cop Speaker's Network!