June 5, 2026
Building a Safer Digital World: Protecting Children in the Age of AI
Technology is creating new opportunities for learning, connection, and growth.
But as AI, social media, and digital platforms become a bigger part of everyday life, families and organizations are asking important questions about how we keep children safe online.
In this episode of the Etech Leadership & CX Podcast, Jim Iyoob sits down with Dr. Lisa Strohman – clinical psychologist, attorney, and Founder & CEO of Digital Citizen Academy for a thoughtful conversation about online safety, AI, and what it takes to protect children in today’s connected world.
About the Episode:
Children today are growing up in a digital world that moves faster than most parents, educators, and even lawmakers can keep up with.
How do we help families make sense of it all? What should technology companies be doing differently? And how can we build a safer online experience from the ground up?
Dr. Strohman has spent more than 20 years working at the intersection of psychology, technology, and child safety. In this conversation, she shares insights on online safety and discusses Rego Payments and its role in building effective child safety infrastructure.
From the risks of AI companions to the gap between what tech companies claim and what research shows, this episode offers an honest look at where we are today and what a safer digital future could look like
Why You Should Listen:
Understand what children are facing online: Learn about the real risks kids encounter today and why awareness is the first step for families and organizations.
See why safety has to be built in from the start: Hear why adding protections after the fact rarely works, and what it looks like when systems are designed for safety from day one.
Learn about Rego Payments: Discover how Rego Payments’s patented approach including parent permission and blind age validation is giving families more control and helping platforms better protect young users.
Understand how AI is changing things: Explore how AI tools are introducing both opportunities and risks for children, and what families and organizations should be paying attention to.
What You’ll Hear:
- Why digital safety needs to be a priority for every family and organization
- How AI is changing the online experience for children and teenagers
- What parents can do to better understand their kids’ digital world
- Why Rego Payments stands out in the child safety space
- How technology companies can take responsibility from the beginning
- What a healthier digital future could look like for the next generation
Meet the Experts
Dr. Lisa Strohman — Founder & CEO, Digital Citizen Academy | Clinical Psychologist | Attorney
Author: Unplug: Raising Kids in a Technology Addicted World
Digital Distress: Growing Up Online
Jim Iyoob — President, ETS Labs
Learn more about Rego Payments — https://www.regopayments.com
Watch Now: Creating a Safer Digital Future
Whether you are a parent, educator, business leader, or someone who cares about the future of technology, this conversation offers real perspectives on protecting children and building healthier digital experiences.
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