Before They Can Click: The Ethics of Sharenting

In this episode, Herman Poppleberry and Corn dive into the complex world of "sharenting" and the permanent digital identities we create for our children before they even have the motor skills to hold a phone. They explore the evolution of privacy in 2026, from the hidden dangers of photo metadata and EXIF data to the disturbing rise of AI-generated deepfakes and "digital kidnapping." The duo discusses the latest updates to COPPA, the social friction of managing privacy at public events, and practical steps parents can take to protect their children's biometric data from being scraped by tech giants. They also tackle the uncomfortable reality of AI models being trained on family photos and the emerging legal "right to be forgotten." Is a simple emoji over a face enough to protect a child's identity, or do we need a total shift in social etiquette? Join the discussion as they navigate the intersection of human connection and high-tech surveillance, offering a sobering yet necessary look at the rights of the next generation in an increasingly documented world.