08/10/2026
We are proud to see The Digital Detective author and UNLV Cybersecurity Professor Tom Arnold sharing his expertise on one of the most critical digital safety topics facing families today: AI Chatbots.
In a world where kids are receiving smartphones earlier than ever and turning to conversational AI for homework help and advice, how do we keep them safe without over-isolating them?
In this brilliant guest piece, Tom shares practical, actionable advice on:
💡 Teaching kids to treat AI like a "digital detective" (questioning facts, not fearing them).
💡 Why AI accuracy isn't guaranteed—even when the chatbot sounds completely confident.
💡 Keeping human connection and trusted adults at the heart of emotional guidance.
📖 Read the full blog post here: https://www.idigitaldetective.com/post/ai-chatbots-what-parents-and-kids-should-know
Tom Arnold is a Professor of Cybersecurity at UNLV and the author of the Digital Detective book series. Inspired by real-world cybersecurity threats faced by young people, Tom’s mission is to empower parents, educators, and students with practical tools to navigate AI, digital privacy, and online ...