Here's why you should think twice before posting your kids online...

SALT LAKE CITY — There was a time when parents who avoided posting photos of their kids online seemed a little extra cautious, overly protective, even overly-reactive. But experts say AI has changed the game. Images shared online can now be copied, manipulated and used in ways many families never imagined.

Andrea Davis is a educator and mom of 5. She shared smart things to think about and smart steps parents can take.

"Children's faces and likenesses are sensitive biometric data that can be scraped from social media posts and used to create deepfakes — AI-generated synthetic media that mimic real images, audio or video."

• American Psychological Association

"Predators may use images and personal information to locate and groom children. This process can begin with seemingly innocent interactions online but can escalate into dangerous situations. When you share photos online, you're potentially sharing them with the world. This can lead to unwanted attention and invasion of your child's privacy."

• Child Rescue Coalition

Use a private account for family & friends

Don't share identifying information

Respect kids' privacy

Create family guidelines

Ask permission

Find more advice from Andrea Davis on Instagram, @betterscreentime.