Fellows Program
FOSI’s Fellowship Program cultivates thought leadership, innovative research, and practical solutions to advance online safety, digital wellbeing, and responsible technology use for families, educators, and policymakers worldwide.
The Family Online Safety Institute Fellowship Program is designed to cultivate thought leadership, research innovation, and practical solutions addressing critical online safety challenges facing families, educators, and policymakers. Our Fellows contribute to FOSI’s mission by conducting in-depth research, developing policy recommendations, creating educational resources, and fostering community engagement on emerging digital safety issues.
The Inaugural Online Safety Fellow has successfully established the foundational framework for this impactful program, positioning it for growth and sustainability. By collaborating closely with FOSI leadership and external stakeholders, our Fellow has developed a strategic roadmap, identified key research areas, and launched initiatives aimed at enhancing digital safety practices worldwide.
Through this Fellowship Program, FOSI aims to build long-term capacity and expand our influence as a global resource on digital wellbeing, AI and technology safety, mental health, and inclusive digital citizenship. We are committed to providing fellows with a dynamic, supportive environment where their innovative solutions can flourish, ultimately helping create a safer, more informed digital landscape for children and families around the world.
“Unwilling Avatars” Revisited: A Technical, Legal, and Social Analysis of AI-Generated Nonconsensual Intimate Imagery
Date: May 16, 2025
This white paper examines the growing misuse of AI to create nonconsensual intimate imagery and the urgent need for stronger legal safeguards, more effective detection technologies, and widespread digital literacy. By analyzing current trends and emerging threats, it highlights actionable steps to better protect individuals—especially women and marginalized communities—in an evolving digital landscape.
