In this urgent and eye-opening conversation, Jeffrey Katzenberg and Hari Ravichandra reveal the disturbing reality of what kids face online—and why most parents have no idea it’s happening. From shocking statistics about teen mental health to hidden dangers of AI chatbots and predators on social media, they explain why online safety now matters more than learning to drive. More importantly, they share how Aura is using AI for good—turning technology into a lifeline for families.
Key Discussion Points:
The personal story that inspired Hari to pivot Aura from identity protection to child safety
What Aura’s data reveals about the state of teen mental health today
How AI chatbots are creating dangerous, hyper-personalized interactions with kids
Why online safety education should be treated like driver’s ed
The single most important device rule every parent should implement
How Hollywood and tech can join forces to create positive change
The moral responsibility of tech founders to protect their users
Why prevention—not reaction—is the future of online safety
Takeaways:
You can’t protect your kids from what you don’t understand—awareness is step one
Technology is neutral—it’s how we design and use it that decides its impact
Sleep disruption is a silent driver of mental health decline among teens
The best safety tools empower parents without breaking trust with kids
Closing Thoughts:
Katzenberg and Ravichandra are on a mission to rewrite the story of tech’s impact on the next generation. Their message is clear: with the right tools and conversations, we can give our kids the freedom to explore online—without losing them to it.
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