Turning to Gen-AI as an empowerment tool for parents of teenage girls for conversations on online sexual harassment

Abstract This study examines the availability and effectiveness of safety resources for parents of teenage girls of color on social media platforms, leveraging generative AI insights and influencer content analysis. This mixed-methods research includes a thematic analysis of YouTube comments of influencers and news articles on privacy, prompt engineering, and network analysis of privacy-based recommendations gathered from the three generated AI platforms: Meta, Co-Pilot, and ChatGPT. The theoretical framework of this study focuses on the Influencers engaging audiences through practical tips but prioritizing control over dialogue. Results reveal a focus on parental control over open communication about online sexual harassment, indicating a gap in educational resources. Co-Pilot emphasizes proactive empowerment, while Meta AI focuses on reactive monitoring. The findings highlight the need for balanced safety strategies that empower parents through both proactive education and reactive tools. It also includes recommendations for a broader discussion on digital support networks for non-digital native parents and the responsibility of social media platforms to utilize generative AI in creating educational resources to support teenage survivors of online sexual harassment.