The county is offering families a free subscription to Parent ProTech.

PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. — Pinellas County is now offering parents free resources to protect your kids from the dangers of Artificial Intelligence. 

The Juvenile Welfare Board of Pinellas County has partnered with the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office, other local law enforcement agencies and Pinellas County Schools to bring families a free subscription to Parent ProTech.

“Kids spend hours every day on their devices, using social media, playing games, and possibly chatting with AI bots,” the sheriff’s office said in a post on Facebook. “That opens them up to all kinds of trouble including bullying, harassment, and exploitation.” 

Parent ProTech helps parents and caregivers navigate the world of technology with:

Content and resources about keeping kids safe onlineVideos on topics like AI chatbots, online predators, and social media platformsInformation on parental controls and the latest trendsA K-12 curriculum for educators

While the subscription would normally cost $4.99 a month, the county Juvenile Welfare Board is offering it to local families for free through this link.