{
  "id": 468942,
  "title": "I'm a Child Safety Detective. Never Post Photos of Your Kids Wearing This",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/10/im-a-child-safety-detective-never-post-photos-of-your-kids-wearing",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-08-10T12:58:59.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Newsweek",
    "slug": "newsweek",
    "url": "https://www.newsweek.com/im-a-child-safety-detective-never-post-photos-of-your-kids-wearing-this-12303084"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A child safety detective in Texas is warning parents against posting photos of their children in swimsuits or revealing clothing on social media. Seth Cockerham, a 33-year-old internet crimes against children investigator, advises that even if the images appear innocent, once they are uploaded, parents have no control over their distribution or potential misuse. He points out concerns about AI manipulation and the practice of \"sharenting,\" or sharing children's personal information online. According to a 2021 survey, over 75% of parents post about their kids on social media, but only about a quarter seek their child's permission first. Cockerham notes that even private social media accounts can have audiences of 200 to 500 people, and warns of cases where such images have been found alongside child sexual abuse material. He recommends sharing photos directly with trusted friends and family, or posting without the child's face visible.",
  "summary": "Seth Cockerham told Newsweek that AI has created new risks, allowing innocent photos to be altered or manipulated.",
  "key_points": [
    "Child safety detective warns against posting kids in swimsuits or revealing clothing online.",
    "Even innocent images can be manipulated or misused once uploaded.",
    "Only about a quarter of parents seek their child's permission before sharing online."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Posting photos of children in revealing clothing on social media, even if meant to be harmless, can expose them to potential exploitation and misuse, shifting risks parents may not fully consider.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}