Predators can use AI-generated images, video and audio to create convincing fake identities or impersonate someone a child already knows, making traditional warnings about “online strangers” less effective. Teach children that even familiar-looking photos, voices and video calls can be manipulated, and to verify unusual requests through another trusted method. Set firm boundaries around sharing personal information, locations or explicit images, and encourage children to tell a trusted adult immediately if someone pressures them to keep a conversation secret, send intimate content or move to a private messaging platform.