The field of human-computer interaction is witnessing a significant shift towards leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to promote youth wellbeing and safety. Researchers are exploring innovative applications of large language models (LLMs) and virtual humans to support adolescents in navigating the complexities of digital interactions. A key direction in this field is the development of adaptive scaffolding systems that foster healthy mobile interactions and provide personalized support for young people. Another area of focus is the use of immersive environments, such as virtual reality (VR), to promote emotional reflection and address issues like parental verbal abuse. Furthermore, there is a growing recognition of the need to address the sociocultural contexts of youth online safety, particularly in the Global South. The use of AI-powered virtual humans is also being investigated as a means to facilitate child-centered design and improve online safety. Noteworthy papers in this area include:

• Can Code Outlove Blood, which presents a VR experience powered by LLMs to prompt reflection on parental verbal abuse.
• Applying LLM-Powered Virtual Humans to Child Interviews in Child-Centered Design, which establishes key design guidelines for LLM-powered virtual humans tailored to child interviews.
• Algorithmic Addiction by Design, which explores the challenge of content moderation in addressing addictive design and its implications for youth wellbeing.
• Bridging Cultural and Digital Divides, which introduces a low-latency JackTrip framework for equitable music education in the Global South.