Bloomberg Talks Jeffrey Katzenberg and Hari Ravichandran Talk AI and Kids Online Safety
Mar 24, 2025
Jeffrey Katzenberg, co-founder of DreamWorks Animation, joins Aura's Hari Ravichandran to discuss the urgent issue of online safety for children. They reveal innovative AI tools designed to empower parents in protecting their kids from online dangers. The pair dive into the complexities of navigating parenting in the digital age, emphasizing guidance over bans on social media. They also highlight the dual nature of social media, stressing the need for companies to adapt and enhance protective measures while fostering responsible technology use.
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Online Safety Challenges
- Keeping kids safe online is more challenging than ever due to constant device usage.
- Parents struggle to monitor their children's online activities and whereabouts.
Mental Health Crisis
- An alarming number of adolescents experience low self-esteem, eating disorders, and anxiety.
- A significant percentage even contemplate suicide.
Personal Experience Drives Innovation
- Hari Ravichandran's child experienced depression and negative coping mechanisms.
- Existing tools lacked the systematic approach needed to address the issue.