About this episode

The episode discusses AI security tips for families with insights from Will Gardner of Childnet.

How can you help your loved ones navigate and securely adopt AI tools ? Will Gardner, CEO of Childnet joins the show for a vital conversation about helping families use AI safely. We talk about Childnet’s latest research and the practical ways you can become a digital role model and start better AI conversations at home. 🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒💬 In Watchtower Weekly, we unpack some new trends in crypto crime, from deepfake fraud to real-world attacks targeting everyday crypto holders.💰Then, in Crash Course, we break down Model Context Protocol (MCP) — the emerging standard that lets AI tools securely connect to apps and services, moving beyond chatbots toward assistants that can actually take action. And finally, another famous identity is stolen in our latest security game. 👀❓

People in this episode

Guest: Will Gardner

Topics covered

• AI security
• family safety
• digital role models
• crypto crime
• Model Context Protocol

Keywords

• AI tools
• digital safety
• crypto crime
• deepfake fraud
• Model Context Protocol

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Childnet

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