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🚨 Debating Bans: A Nuanced Approach to Online Safety 🚨 The recent ban in Australia has sparked incredible discussions. Some are cheering it on, while others vehemently oppose it. After 15 years in the field of online safety, I believe it’s time to take a different, nuanced approach—one rooted in awareness, empowerment, and improvement. 1️⃣ Awareness: The internet is not just a tool; it’s an ecosystem. People must understand the technologies, algorithms, and mechanics that power it. Without this awareness, we’re lost. Education is key—be it in schools, colleges, or through large-scale public awareness campaigns. 2️⃣ Empowerment: Awareness leads to choice. Children and parents alike need the power to make informed decisions about their digital lives. Imagine a world where young people can confidently navigate the internet, choosing safety without sacrificing creativity or opportunity. 3️⃣ Improvement: Let’s face it—content moderation is in shambles. Criminal, hateful, and violent content still runs rampant. But with Generative AI and AI agents, we now have the tools to do better. The technology exists, and with investment and collaboration, we can make meaningful strides in creating safer digital spaces. Bringing awareness, empowerment, and improvement together is how we make the internet a place for creativity, innovation, and opportunity—not violence and hate. It’s achievable. It’s necessary. It’s time. Let’s work towards a safer, better internet. What are your thoughts? #OnlineSafety #DigitalEmpowerment #AIForGood #ContentModeration #Innovation #TrustAndSafety #OnlineSafety #AI #ReaponsibleAI Contrails AI Social & Media Matters