Duess Web Design and Social Media

12/29/2024

This is crazy, but not surprising. AI is creating a whole new wave of issues online, from deepfakes to privacy concerns. Talk to your kids about staying safe and responsible in this tricky digital world, especially since the police aren’t stepping in to help!

Why Toronto Police Didn't Lay Charges Against a Teen Who Created AI-Generated P**n

Recently, a Toronto Star article titled “A boy created AI-generated p**n with the faces of girls he knew. Why Toronto police said he didn’t break the law” (see attached image) has sparked significant discussion among parents and educators. Many of our followers have reached out to us for clarification and perspective on the incident, where police chose not to proceed with charges against a teen boy who used a deepfake app to create AI-generated n**es of girls from his school. Here's a breakdown of the case based on the facts presented in the article and our opinions based on these facts

To read the full article click this link https://thewhitehatter.ca/blog/why-toronto-police-didnt-lay-charges-against-a-teen-who-created-ai-generated-p**n/

11/02/2024

🚨 Heads up, parents! There’s a disturbing Deepfake Nudify App making the rounds—scary stuff. Stay vigilant and talk to your kids about online safety! 🚨

Attention Parents, Caregivers, and Educators

We've recently received an email from someone who was targeted by a deepfake nudify app. These types of apps are something we've investigated and warned about in detail in an article we wrote back in December 2023 a must-read for every parent, caregiver, educator, and teen:

https://thewhitehatter.ca/blog/alert-for-parents-caregivers-educators-and-law-enforcement-concerning-apps-utilizing-ai-pose-risks-to-youth-and-adults/

Today, we looked at one of these apps that we tested, and found that its website currently claims over 100,000 active users and has processed more than 19 million photos to create fake n**es.

We've seen cases in Canadian high schools where teen girls were targeted by male classmates using these apps. Since the start of this school year, we've been addressing this urgent issue in our high school digital literacy and internet safety programs, highlighting the significant risks these apps pose to teens and that in Canada such an app used to target another student or teacher is illegal.

Please forward this post to every parent, caregiver, and educators you know! Emphasize to your kids that if they know a fellow teen who is using one of these apps, report it to a teacher, school counsellor, principal, or a parent immediately!

Contrary to what some teens think, these apps aren't funny, they are extremely dangerous and can cause significant emotional and psychological trauma, which can and will lead to suicidal ideations

NOTE - we are also aware of new AI technology that will do the same thing but then turn the picture into a hypersexualized n**e video!

The White Hatter

02/19/2024

🎉One of our latest projects is this custom website design crafted for a prestigious Vancouver construction company:

http://www.dejagerhomes.com

💻 Built on the powerful WordPress platform, this website is incredibly user-friendly. Now, our client can effortlessly update their site with the latest projects, news, and services, putting them in control of their online presence.

🌐 And that's not all! With a fully responsive design, this website looks amazing on any device, ensuring a seamless experience for every visitor, whether they're browsing on a desktop, tablet, or smartphone.

http://www.dejagerhomes.com

01/08/2024

Do you need to get in touch with your child?

Consider a basic phone instead of a smartphone.

Smartphones are quickly changing childhood for children. Playing outdoors, spending time with friends, reading books and hanging out with family is happening a lot less to make room for hours of snap chatting, instagramming, and catching up on You Tube.

When you are considering what communication device is best for your child, it is important first to ask what is the purpose of the device?

If calling and texting is all that is needed, we encourage parents to consider a basic phone before a smartphone.

The majority of problems associated with smartphones are because of the access to an internet browser, the app store and social media.

In some cases, it may be easier and even cheaper to give your child your old iPhone instead of buying a basic phone. The cost and time are well worth the investment though.

If you need to get in touch, please consider some basic communication devices listed on our website and in our Instagram Story.

Childhood is too short to waste on a smartphone!

👉Delay smartphones until at least the end of 8th grade with the Wait Until 8th pledge!

👍Delay social media until 16+ !

👉Take it slowly on the tech front with a basic phone.

👉Never hand over a fully loaded smartphone to a child to start. Strip is down! Take off the internet browser, disable access to the App Store, just say "not yet" to social media and resist putting games on it too. Keep is simple!

👍Keep all devices out of bedrooms especially at night.
You've got this parents! 🙌🙌🙌

11/15/2023

Custom website design for Serenity Healing Massage - www.serenityhealingmassage.ca

Built on a WordPress platform so the client may update the site.

SEO and site are fully responsive.

Social Media/Online Presence Consulting.

11/01/2023

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Duess Design and Social Media has won an UpCity 2023 "Best of British Columbia" Award! Thank you to all those who voted! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

09/27/2023

Wait Until 8th empowers parents to rally together to delay giving children a smartphone until AT LEAST 8th grade.

Follow their page for great info - Wait Until 8th

The Wait Until 8th pledge empowers parents to rally together to delay giving children a smartphone until at least 8th grade.

04/05/2023

Custom website re-design for Squamish Family Chiropractic and Wellness - www.squamishchiro.com.

Built on a WordPress platform so client may update site themselves.

SEO and site is fully responsive.

10/04/2022

One of our latest projects was the Swedish Canadian Village site. A custom website design built on the WordPress platform.

04/23/2022

What an amazing view from the top of longtime client Park Shore BMW's rooftop parking!