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Michigan IT Expert Warns Parents About Live Video Apps Putting Kids in Danger

Keeping it Real With Dave Bondy, Friday October 23, 2025

Parents may think they are keeping their children safe online, but a Michigan technology expert warns that a growing number of video chat apps are putting kids at risk.

Alan Schmid, owner of Hero IT Consulting and sponsor of the Pet of the Day segment on Facebook and Instagram, said predators are increasingly finding new ways to contact children through random video chat platforms that appear harmless but can expose personal data.

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