Would parents know if their child was being radicalised online?

Oct 22, 2026, 4:45 AM3 min

The Australian Federal Police has told a parliamentary inquiry that AI is speeding up the radicalisation of children. Police say children as young as 11 are being radicalised, in some cases within days, and that they come from any background. Experts say families should watch for children withdrawing from friends and keep conversations going, so what does that look like at home?

The Australian Federal Police has told a parliamentary inquiry that AI is speeding up the radicalisation of children.
Police say children as young as 11 are being radicalised, in some cases within days, and that they come from any background.
Experts say families should watch for children withdrawing from friends and keep conversations going, so what does that look like at home?

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