The Digital Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing: Protecting Kids in the Age of AI

The Ohio ICAC Task Force is a collaboration among city, county, state, and federal law enforcement authorities focused on investigating and prosecuting internet crimes involving child predators and child exploitation. The Task Force is also dedicated to educating parents and children on internet safety. In her role, Emily leads community engagement initiatives, coordinates prevention education, and partners with schools and organizations to promote digital safety for youth throughout Ohio. She holds a B.A. from John Carroll University and a Master of Education from Baldwin Wallace University. Her educational outreach covers a variety of topics including: - Digital Citizenship - Online Predators/ Grooming - Cyberbullying - Sextortion - Inappropriate Content - Social Media Best Practices

Karilyn holds a B.A. in Sociology from Northern IL University, with minors in psychology, women’s studies, philosophy, and a Certificate of Applied Ethics in Technology and Communication. She earned her Master’s Degree in Sociology at Roosevelt University Chicago. With her background in social & behavioral sciences, she teaches college courses in Sociology, Criminology, and more. Karilyn has also spent time in India, working with an NGO which houses and educates abandoned, abused, and at-risk youth. Karilyn regularly provides trainings and online safety education to the public, law enforcement, and youth-serving professionals, in effort to prevent child exploitation and victimization. Additionally, she is a member of the Online Child Exploitation Prevention Initiative (OCEPI) and an associate with the National Criminal Justice Training Center (NCJTC). Overall, Karilyn’s passion is spreading knowledge and providing resources to prevent harm and protect children.