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We're developing 65square, the world's healthiest socials and dating. Learn more: https://helpusdefend.com/?page_id=3593 Catch Season 1 of Dark Side of the Web now (animated): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MKdeOs96zDI&list=PLMdiCgE2JGCKtdMUJbZV3tLvzx4QW8vJT&index=2 THIS EPISODE: A teen girl needs money and the ole fashion way of making it, won't cut it. Actors: Sophia Neelam Siew Mari Blake Music: "Let Good Times Roll" Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/ra/let-good-times-roll License code: VSRUMHILTBZKFUNI "Lightless Dawn" Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/kevin-macleod/lightless-dawn License code: ARPWNTFCVLDUHXSZ "Jake's Theme" by Max Writer: Jeanine Storyboard Artist: Justine Animator: Kunika Learn more about DEFEND, volunteer, share or donate now: https://helpusdefend.com/?page_id=1166 Season 2 episodes (animated): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R5s56ouJPrU&list=PLMdiCgE2JGCLuk5ig-9g4VS5TvYIJ3Epm Read the companion piece (discussing the risks outlined in this episode): https://helpusdefend.com/?page_id=1442 DEFEND is an incorporated not for profit organization in Canada striving to educate and protect ch!ldren and other vulnerable people from predators and other risks on social media around the world. Help DEFEND by letter-writing, doing research or more invaluable work by volunteering your time. Check out listings on the website above. #ai #animated #darksideoftheweb

We're developing 65square, the world's healthiest socials and dating. Learn more: https://helpusdefend.com/?page_id=3593 Catch Season 1 of Dark Side of the Web now (animated): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MKdeOs96zDI&list=PLMdiCgE2JGCKtdMUJbZV3tLvzx4QW8vJT&index=2 THIS EPISODE: A man on the spectrum doesn't recognize an online scam. Actors: Eric Damilola Urvish Neelam Siew Music Producers: Ecio and Bastien Writer: H. Gordon Storyboard Artist: Ernesto Animator: Elizabeth Learn more about DEFEND, volunteer, share or donate now: https://helpusdefend.com/?page_id=1166 Season 2 episodes (animated): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R5s56ouJPrU&list=PLMdiCgE2JGCLuk5ig-9g4VS5TvYIJ3Epm Read the companion piece (discussing the risks outlined in this episode): https://helpusdefend.com/?page_id=1442 DEFEND is an incorporated not for profit organization in Canada striving to educate and protect ch!ldren and other vulnerable people from predators and other risks on social media around the world. Help DEFEND by letter-writing, doing research or more invaluable work by volunteering your time. Check out listings on the website above. #ai #animated #darksideoftheweb

We're developing 65square, the world's healthiest socials and dating. Learn more: https://helpusdefend.com/?page_id=3593 Catch Season 1 of Dark Side of the Web now (animated): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MKdeOs96zDI&list=PLMdiCgE2JGCKtdMUJbZV3tLvzx4QW8vJT&index=2 THIS EPISODE: A weaving story of (self)expl0itation on social media. Actors: Damilola Eric C Jennifer Nicholas A Carla Daisy Sophia Jess Music Producers: Bastien Writer: John Locke Storyboards: Neha Animator: Neha Learn more about DEFEND, volunteer, share or donate now: https://helpusdefend.com/?page_id=1166 Season 2 episodes (animated): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R5s56ouJPrU&list=PLMdiCgE2JGCLuk5ig-9g4VS5TvYIJ3Epm Read the companion piece (discussing the risks outlined in this episode): https://helpusdefend.com/?page_id=1442 DEFEND is an incorporated not for profit organization in Canada striving to educate and protect ch!ldren and other vulnerable people from predators and other risks on social media around the world. Help DEFEND by letter-writing, doing research or more invaluable work by volunteering your time. Check out listings on the website above. #ai #animated #darksideoftheweb

We're developing 65square, the world's healthiest socials and dating. Learn more: https://helpusdefend.com/?page_id=3593 Catch Season 1 of Dark Side of the Web now (animated): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MKdeOs96zDI&list=PLMdiCgE2JGCKtdMUJbZV3tLvzx4QW8vJT&index=2 THIS EPISODE: A young man without social media gets a hard lesson, fast. Actors: Neelam Eric C Michelle Nicholas A Sophia Charles Damilola Music: Breaking and Kidnapping - Nico Bastien Writer: Henry Storyboards: Ben Animator: Ben Editor Henry Learn more about DEFEND, volunteer, share or donate now: https://helpusdefend.com/?page_id=1166 Season 2 episodes (animated): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R5s56ouJPrU&list=PLMdiCgE2JGCLuk5ig-9g4VS5TvYIJ3Epm Read the companion piece (discussing the risks outlined in this episode): https://helpusdefend.com/?page_id=1442 DEFEND is an incorporated not for profit organization in Canada striving to educate and protect ch!ldren and other vulnerable people from predators and other risks on social media around the world. Help DEFEND by letter-writing, doing research or more invaluable work by volunteering your time. Check out listings on the website above. #ai #animated #darksideoftheweb

We're developing 65square, the world's healthiest socials and dating. Learn more: https://helpusdefend.com/?page_id=3593 Catch Season 1 of Dark Side of the Web now (animated): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MKdeOs96zDI&list=PLMdiCgE2JGCKtdMUJbZV3tLvzx4QW8vJT&index=2 THIS EPISODE: A teacher may find problems with his extra-curricular help he offers to students. Actors: Charles Jennifer Daisy

Michelle Music: Bedroom Electronic Music - Ecio Suspense Outro - Ecio Writer: Jeanine Storyboards: Neha Animator: Misha Learn more about DEFEND, volunteer, share or donate now: https://helpusdefend.com/?page_id=1166 Season 2 episodes (animated): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R5s56ouJPrU&list=PLMdiCgE2JGCLuk5ig-9g4VS5TvYIJ3Epm Read the companion piece (discussing the risks outlined in this episode): https://helpusdefend.com/?page_id=1442 DEFEND is an incorporated not for profit organization in Canada striving to educate and protect ch!ldren and other vulnerable people from predators and other risks on social media around the world. Help DEFEND by letter-writing, doing research or more invaluable work by volunteering your time. Check out listings on the website above. #ai #animated #darksideoftheweb

We're developing 65square, the world's healthiest socials and dating. Learn more: https://helpusdefend.com/?page_id=3593 Catch Season 1 of Dark Side of the Web now (animated): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MKdeOs96zDI&list=PLMdiCgE2JGCKtdMUJbZV3tLvzx4QW8vJT&index=2 THIS EPISODE: A man dies and is reborn with suspicious AI. Actors: Eric Charles Siew Mari Jennifer Blake Kristan Carla Music Producers: Ecio Nico Bastien Writer: Jeremy Bentham Storyboards: Ernesto and Zain Animator: Zain Learn more about DEFEND, volunteer, share or donate now: https://helpusdefend.com/?page_id=1166 Season 2 episodes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R5s56ouJPrU&list=PLMdiCgE2JGCLuk5ig-9g4VS5TvYIJ3Epm Read the companion piece (discussing the risks outlined in this episode): https://helpusdefend.com/?page_id=1442 DEFEND is an incorporated not for profit organization in Canada striving to educate and protect ch!ldren and other vulnerable people from predators and other risks on social media around the world. Help DEFEND by letter-writing, doing research or more invaluable work by volunteering your time. Check out listings on the website above. #ai #animated #darksideoftheweb

We're developing 65square, the world's healthiest socials and dating. Learn more: https://helpusdefend.com/?page_id=3593 Catch Season 1 of Dark Side of the Web now (animated): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MKdeOs96zDI&list=PLMdiCgE2JGCKtdMUJbZV3tLvzx4QW8vJT&index=2 THIS EPISODE: The Office is parodied showing what could be a real online scammer facility. Actors: Eric C Blake Charles Kristan Michelle Nicholas A Daisy Sophia Music Producers: Bastien Hearty Wave (Opening Theme) - Ecio Elevated Flow - Ecio Thanks for Joy - Ecio Writer: Bryan Storyboard Artist: Angela Animator: Oleksandr Learn more about DEFEND, volunteer, share or donate now: https://helpusdefend.com/?page_id=1166 Season 2 episodes (animated): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R5s56ouJPrU&list=PLMdiCgE2JGCLuk5ig-9g4VS5TvYIJ3Epm Read the companion piece (discussing the risks outlined in this episode): https://helpusdefend.com/?page_id=6789 DEFEND is an incorporated not for profit organization in Canada striving to educate and protect ch!ldren and other vulnerable people from predators and other risks on social media around the world. Help DEFEND by letter-writing, doing research or more invaluable work by volunteering your time. Check out listings on the website above. #theoffice #animated #darksideoftheweb