Welcome back to Podcasts! In today's episode, titled "Digitise Diaries Season 2 Ep2," your hosts Barry and Wayne dive into the pressing topic of safety by design in technology platforms. In this episode we explore the lack of inherent safety measures and the responsibility that falls on parents to ensure their children's online safety. As advocates for digital literacy, Barry and Wayne discuss the importance of parents upscaling themselves and understanding the technology their children are using. They introduce CoBabble, an incredible resource they've developed to help parents stay up-to-date with apps and set up parental controls.

It's an episode packed with thought-provoking discussions, including the role of the e-safety commissioner and the need for international collaboration in online safety. We explore the troubling misuse of technology by children, including the creation of inappropriate images using AI. They raise the dilemma of releasing technology to children without proper safety measures in place from the outset.  

The conversation hinges on the urgent need for safety by design in technology and the importance of parents staying ahead of new developments. Education and setting boundaries for children's online access come into focus, with Wayne suggesting tools like Google alerts to stay aware of new platforms and technologies.