Parents say online blackmail of kids is rising—and AI is making a bad problem worse

Concerns about online safety are growing, and a new survey from the U.K. puts stark numbers behind what many families already feel: digital spaces aren’t nearly as safe as they should be. About one in five parents say they know a child who’s been targeted by online blackmail, and many have seen it happen in their own homes. The findings point to a broader problem — rising threats, slow platform responses, and a widening gap between how kids use the internet and how well adults can protect them. Sarah Fielding with Fast Company has the full story.