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Back-to-school cyberbullying warning: What parents need to know about AI, fake accounts and altered images
Summary by The Piney Point Editorial Desk Andy Cerota , as published by KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· August 19, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points Parents are being warned that bullying can continue beyond school hours, hidden from view. Child safety experts are sounding the alarm about online harassment.
Child safety experts are sounding the alarm about online harassment. Parents are being warned that bullying can continue beyond school hours, hidden from view. New methods of targeting kids are emerging, particularly with the increasing availability of artificial intelligence.
Safety measures are being implemented in some areas. A recent poll found that a majority of Texans consider online harassment a significant risk to public school students. Further information is available on the risks and concerns surrounding online safety for children, including the use of fake accounts and altered images.
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Category: schools Published: August 19, 2026 Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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