Big Data, Little Hands: Ensuring Privacy in AI-Powered Toys In this episode of 'Navigating the Digital Jungle with Sue Atkins and Friends, Sue Atkins and guest Angeline Corvaglia, creator of Data Girl and Friends, explore the crucial topic of data privacy in AI-powered toys and smart devices.

They discuss the potential risks these technologies pose to children's privacy, emphasising the importance of managing security settings and being aware of how data is collected and used. Through real-life examples and practical advice, they help parents understand how to use these technologies responsibly.

The episode also introduces Sue's new book 'Navigating the Digital Jungle', which provides scripts to aid family conversations about digital safety.

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Resources:

https://navigatingthedigitaljungle.com/resources/

The Toy Association– Smart Toy Safety Guidelines https://www.toyassociation.org/PressRoom2/News/2023_News/the-toy-associations-top-tips-to-keep-kids-safe-in-digital-spaces.aspx

Common Sense Media – Best Smart Toys and Privacy Tips https://www.commonsensemedia.org/articles/parents-ultimate-guide-to-smart-devices

00:00 Introduction to Navigating the Digital Jungle

00:45 Understanding AI-Powered Toys and Data Privacy

04:15 Real-Life Stories: Privacy Concerns with Smart Devices

09:17 Tips for Parents: Ensuring Data Privacy

14:13 Family Change Challenge and Listener Questions

20:21 Top Tips and Scripts for Parents

21:49 Resources and Conclusion

24:42 Sponsor Message