Not ‘new’ news re reality of deep fakes, but the evolution of slicker manipulation of facial and voice effect is a significant risk in personal and political arenas. Deepfakes Pose a Growing Danger, New Research Says cnet.co/3zHRgp2 via CNET

Stu Duval, amazing NZ author, artist, and story teller needs help getting this delightful book to the printer. Can you help? The Awesomely Awesome Adventures of Louis Light-Saver! - Children's Book Series for 8-12 YO | PledgeMe pledgeme.co.nz/projects/7306-… via PledgeMe

youtu.be/ZKtfoFpKabw There’s a lot that’s right in approaching the learning years with a foundation of kindness, gratitude, curiosity, giving back….#pedagogy #characterstrengths #Kindness #hopefulness

Countering current and harmful misogynistic 'influences' prevalent right now on TikTok / Youtube - critical right now in Aotearoa. 'Given the prevalence of sexually degrading and harassing behavior in young ... 'mcc.gse.harvard.edu/resources-for-… #dignity #integrity #educate

I'm hearing more stories re grooming. Initial contact making YP (or child) feel a little bit special, then very 'special', then seduction or 'secrets'. Check in, stay close to your kids. 'My son was groomed online - I had no idea until I opened his phone' stuff.co.nz/opinion/129477…

Browsing photos for work, came across this awesome lamp (looking for images key word 'ideas'). I want one! Anyone out there in the big wide world know anything about where one could look further into buying one? TY in advance kind world. Attribution - Maria Lupan on Unsplash

Life rushes by with competing attention in our daily lives. Today, reconnect "irl" with someone you care for, or maybe you've drifted away from but wish you hadn't. Check in, in some way that you hear their tone, see their expressions, sense their heart beat. Reconnect. #MHAW

(turn sound on) These two help me smile everyday as I follow these guys, despite what's going on. Just had to share this morning because someone out there needs this too! Follow this amazing creator of hats and love of doggies on TikTok (if it's your thing) Sookie and Ivy #MHAW

Do you remember when you joined Twitter? I do! #MyTwitterAnniversary

Wellness, wellbeing, whole self. Access the two posters to start a korero about aspects of Hauora and the relationship to our digital engagement and habits, and ways we can be more mindful in the needs of the physical, mental, spiritual and emotional parts of self. #mhawnz

Snowing on Mt Vic Wellington and thunder has arrived.. need to change my underwear after that almighty clap!

From the top down (platform execs, Govt, etc) a requirement of 'duty of care' that is expressed and outworked through effective and tangible initiatives, expectations, and change is needed. We don't have decades to percolate thinking. bbc.co.uk/news/uk-631711…

If some of our police don't get it - we've got work to do to develop digital literacies, equity, and empathy across all demographics of society, not just rangatahi and tamariki. #respect #privacy #onlinesharing #rolemodel stuff.co.nz/national/crime…

Finishing the year on a high. Commissioned to create a digital guide for Te Pū Tiaki Mana Taonga, Tara Fagan - just been printed/uploaded to support their kaiako across Aotearoa in keeping safe online, and when working with ākonga. Delighted to do this mahi. linkedin.com/feed/update/ur…

Got the gym to myself for my traditional Christmas morning workout! Nobody else is stupid enough to be here 😂 Merry Christmas! Christ is born! Whatever your worldview, may today have wonderful celebrations of life for you.

We carry our world with us today. lnkd.in/eP7keXg Feeling safe online, knowing your content is secure, and managing tricky things are three key aspects to peace of mind and confidence going forward, whatever the digital future looks like. #onlinesafety #digitalwellbeing

It's obvious. Things are different. We now take our lived experiences, interests, and connects with us. Different times = different approaches to being safe. #sid2023 #onlinesafety #digitalwellbeing #cybersecurity

#sid2023 Checked in on your loved ones (elderly, children, teens) Are they doing okay online? How do you know? Conversations around keeping content secure, and sharing safely is a good start generationonline.nz #onlinesafety #cybersecurity #digitalwellbeing

Safe spaces. Safe sharing. Super good times. #sid2023 generationonline.nz #onlinesafety #cybersecurity #digitalwellbeing #educationmatters #childprotection

I just signed - will you join me? our.actionstation.org.nz/petitions/prog… via Marc “Action” Jackson