Digital Literacy in an AI World with Jeremy Carrasco
If you’ve ever looked at your feed and thought “Something feels… off” this episode is for you.
In this episode of Parents Uncharted, Sarah sits down with media producer and AI analyst Jeremy Carrasco to unpack the rapidly growing presence of AI-generated content online and why so many parents feel overwhelmed trying to navigate it.
From deepfakes and AI influencers to disturbing algorithmic pipelines and AI chatbots designed to simulate emotional connection, Jeremy explains how artificial intelligence is quietly reshaping the internet our kids are growing up inside of.
Together, Sarah and Jeremy discuss:
why AI content exploded seemingly overnight
what “AI slop” actually is
how recommendation algorithms can push users toward increasingly disturbing content
why children may be seeing MORE AI content than adults
the growing concern around AI chatbots and kids
how AI-generated content blurs reality online
why repost culture and engagement algorithms are making misinformation worse
whether social media bans or regulations can realistically solve these problems
the environmental and societal costs of AI
and why digital literacy matters now more than ever
Jeremy also shares details from one of his most unsettling investigations involving sexualized AI-generated child content and the “algorithmic pipelines” that can quietly connect seemingly harmless content to darker corners of the internet.
But underneath all of this is a bigger question: What happens when an entire generation grows up online while even adults can no longer reliably tell what’s real?
This conversation is nuanced, unsettling, honest and one every parent should hear.
Chapters
(00:00) Navigating AI in the Digital Age
(03:01) The Rise and Fall of Sora
(05:43) Understanding AI Video Platforms
(08:30) Defining AI Slop and Its Impact
(10:35) The Over Saturation of AI Content
(13:37) Distinguishing AI Content from Deepfakes
(18:18) AI Content in Children's Feeds
(20:13) Practical Tips for Parents
(23:56) Identifying AI Videos: Tips for Adults
(31:59) The Algorithmic Pipeline and Its Implications
(39:25) The Role of Moderation Systems
(42:21) Digital Literacy in an AI World
(50:55) Conversations Parents Should Have with Kids
(54:30) The Need for Regulation in AI
(01:00:37) Environmental Impact of AI and Data Centers
More About Jeremy
Jeremy Carrasco is an AI media expert and media literacy educator. He began creating videos under the name ShowtoolsAI in June of 2025 and quickly gained a following for his AI video spotting tips and commentary. An AI industry outsider, his career background was in live-streaming media production, as a former Head of Production at LiveX and exited co-founder of Accessible AV. With a degree in Sound Recording Technology from DePaul University and a long freelance and technical career in video and audio engineering, his skills found a new use in the quickly-growing AI media space.
Resources
Riddance: https://www.riddance.ai/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeremyfindsai/
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