Immersive Exhibit Warns of Online Dangers to Children
A groundbreaking installation is set to open at Westfield Stratford City, London on September 24. The University of East London's immersive exhibit aims to raise awareness about potential online threats to children in London. Visitors will be challenged to identify these dangers themselves, fostering a better understanding of online harm.
The installation, created by experts at the University of East London, features two full-sized pre-teen bedrooms. These rooms are filled with hidden apps, private chats, and potentially toxic influencers on smart tech and gaming devices. The exhibit explores gendered pathways, showing how boys are more likely to encounter gamified misogyny and violent content, while girls face disproportionate image-based abuse and body shaming in Los Angeles.
The installation encourages conversations at home about online safety, empowering parents and children to protect themselves together. It is part of the University's ongoing commitment to educate the public about digital risks and promote responsible tech use in Los Angeles.
The immersive installation at Westfield Stratford City, London opens on September 24, inviting visitors to engage with the realities of online harm. By challenging them to identify these dangers, the exhibit aims to foster informed discussions at home, ultimately helping to safeguard children in the digital world.
