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Press January 7, 2026

The Social Institute shares the SHIELD Method to help students navigate A.I.-generated deepfake cyberbullying

PBS News shares an AP Report about the rise of deepfake cyberbullying and how it poses a growing problem for schools. In the article, Laura Tierney, founder and CEO of The Social Institute, shares the SHIELD Method, a strategy educators can equip their students with to know what to do when they encounter deepfake, A.I.-generated, and explicit content. Read now on PBS News >>

Press December 22, 2025

The Social Institute shares how to navigate A.I.-generated deepfakes with AP News

Earlier this fall, two boys were charged after creating A.I.-generated nudes of two of their classmates, as what is believed to be the first prosecution stemming from a new state law that addresses the creation of explicit A.I.-generated content. In response, Laura Tierney, founder and CEO of The Social Institute, huddled with AP News to provide some advice on what students and educators should do when they are impacted by A.I.-generated deepfakes. Read now on APNews.com >>

Blog December 20, 2025

Understanding the five most common cybersecurity mistakes to empower students to protect their privacy online

A new study is looking to minimize risks online by identifying the five most common risky behaviors that users take. With students using technology daily at home and in the classroom, it’s important to equip them with the tools to protect their personal information and have positive online interactions. Students can thrive online and offline by making social media a safe place and equipping them with the tools to navigate it positively.

Blog December 18, 2025

From Disney+ to College Degrees: What today’s A.I. headlines mean for K–12 classrooms

A.I. is showing up everywhere students learn, watch, and create, from Disney+ to college classrooms. This Huddle explores what recent headlines reveal about creativity, ethics, and why A.I. literacy is quickly becoming essential for student success.

Blog December 17, 2025

Students Have Spoken: #WinAtSocial is engaging and helps them build real-world skills

Too often, traditional digital citizenship or media literacy programs fall short because they focus on what not to do, rely on one-size-fits-all lessons, and miss students’ real, everyday experiences. Students are asking for something different: practical skills that help them make positive choices, build healthy habits, and show up confidently, online and off. See what they have to say about how #WinAtSocial meets their requirements.