The conversations shaping the future of children’s privacy and safety are happening now—and we’re bringing them directly to you.
We’re excited to launch Powering Privacy, PRIVO’s new podcast featuring candid conversations with the regulators, researchers, policymakers, advocates, and industry leaders helping shape the digital experiences of children and teens around the world.
Hosted by PRIVO’s Claire Quinn and Denise Tayloe, Powering Privacy explores the ideas, technologies, and policies influencing children’s privacy, age assurance, online safety, digital identity, trust and safety, artificial intelligence, and more.
Our launch episodes feature Michael Murray from the UK’s Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), Dr. Sara Grimes of McGill University, and Amelia Vance of the Public Interest Privacy Center.
Explore the launch episodes below and subscribe for future conversations with leading voices from government, academia, industry, and advocacy.
Featured Episode The UK’s Social Media Ban: What Happens Next?
The UK has announced new restrictions on social media access for under-16s. What does that mean for platforms, parents, and young users?
In this timely episode, Claire Quinn speaks with Michael Murray, Head of Regulatory Policy at the UK’s Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), about the role age assurance, age-appropriate design, and what regulators increasingly expect from online platforms.
Featured Episode The Future of AI Chatbots for Children: Risks and Opportunities
AI chatbots and digital companions are rapidly becoming part of children’s online experiences. What opportunities do they create—and what risks should organizations consider?
Dr. Sara Grimes discusses the evolving landscape of AI chatbots for children, exploring responsible design, children’s rights, emerging regulation, and the future of AI-powered interactions.
Featured Episode AI in the Classroom: Innovation, Risk & the Future of Student Privacy
As AI tools rapidly enter the classroom, how can schools balance innovation with student privacy and safety?
Claire Quinn sits down with Amelia Vance, Founder and President of the Public Interest Privacy Center, to discuss AI literacy, student privacy, and the safeguards needed for responsible AI adoption in education.
This is just the beginning. Future episodes will feature regulators, policymakers, researchers, trust and safety leaders, technologists, and innovators from around the world.
Subscribe to Powering Privacy and join the conversation shaping the future of children’s privacy and safety.
