The report was released against the backdrop of increasing threats faced by children, such as conflicts, displacement, poverty, and rising violence.
At the Human Rights Council meeting in Geneva, UN Special Representative Najat Maalla Mjid noted: "We are once again living in a world full of challenges, where children suffer the most."
The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Cyberbullying
More than 30,000 children from various regions participated in the study. The authors note that artificial intelligence "is fundamentally changing the nature of the threats" that children face online.The rapid development of generative AI is making cyberbullying more targeted and capable of spreading quickly across multiple platforms.With the emergence of technologies that allow for the creation of deepfakes and manipulation of children through chatbots, kids often cannot distinguish communication with an algorithm from interaction with real people.
Fear of Judgment
The authors of the report indicate that many children are afraid to report cases of cyberbullying due to the fear of being judged by adults or rejected by peers.Silence on this issue can lead to serious consequences, including psychological stress and damage to reputation.
Mjid emphasized the need for joint efforts from all participants in the digital ecosystem to protect children – this includes governments, the digital industry, educators, parents, and the children themselves. Only in this way can a safe digital environment be created for children and protect them from online threats.
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