AI-Guardian Center
Protecting children's digital safety and mental wellbeing through responsible AI
The AI-Guardian Center is dedicated to developing innovative, ethical, and privacy-conscious AI solutions that protect children and teens in digital environments. Through advanced risk detection, parent-centered support tools, educational resources, and counselor-connected care pathways, the Center works to create safer online experiences and stronger mental wellbeing support systems for families and communities.
“Every child is unique and blessed. At AI-Guardian Center, we devote our utmost efforts to ensuring children's digital safety and mental wellbeing.”
Who We Are
The AI-Guardian Center is an innovation and research hub focused on advancing artificial intelligence solutions for child and adolescent digital safety, emotional wellbeing, and family support. We bring together expertise in AI, education, mental health, family wellbeing, and responsible technology design to develop tools that are effective, ethical, and accessible.
Our Vision
To build a future where every child can grow, learn, and interact online in a safe, supportive, and empowering digital environment.
Our Mission
The AI-Guardian Center delivers real-time safety intelligence, personalized parental guidance, and seamless access to vetted mental health counselor networks, removing barriers to protecting children's digital and emotional wellbeing.
What We Do
- Detect digital safety and emotional risk signals in real time
- Support parents with practical, personalized guidance
- Provide children and teens with developmentally appropriate learning resources
- Connect families with trusted counseling and crisis support when needed
- Prioritize privacy-preserving, responsible AI design
Guardiané
Guardiané is a mobile-based system for real-time risk detection and parental support that operates with a strong focus on privacy and child wellbeing. The platform integrates intelligent monitoring, dynamic educational content, and interactive support tools to help families navigate digital safety and mental wellness challenges.
“Every child is unique and blessed. At Guardiané, we devote our utmost efforts to ensuring your child's digital safety and mental wellbeing.”
Marketing Summary
Guardiané combines real-time safety and vetted counselor support to protect children's digital and mental wellbeing.
Investor & Partner Pitch
Guardiané unites AI-powered risk detection, tailored parental tools, and integrated counselor networks to close the gap in digital safety and mental health for children.
Core Features
- Intelligent Monitoring: Real-time detection of digital safety and emotional risk signals
- Dynamic Education: Developmentally appropriate content for children and teens
- Parental Guidance: Personalized, practical tools tailored to every family
- Counselor Networks: Seamless access to vetted mental health professionals
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Why Our Work Matters
Children and teens are growing up in a digital world filled with both opportunities and risks. Families often need better tools to recognize warning signs early, guide healthy digital habits, and access trustworthy support without overwhelming complexity. The AI-Guardian Center addresses this need by integrating safety technology, educational empowerment, and human-centered care.
- Real-time support: Early awareness of potential digital safety and emotional risks
- Parent-centered guidance: Practical tools tailored to individual family needs
- Educational empowerment: Digital safety, resilience, and life-skills learning resources
- Mental wellness support: Seamless pathways to trusted counselor networks
- Privacy-conscious design: Responsible AI development built on family trust
- Integrated ecosystem: Technology, education, and care unified in one platform
Core Team Members
Dr. Tingting Zhang
Founding Director
University of South Florida
Scholar in technology innovation, artificial intelligence, and human-centered innovation. Her work focuses on developing ethical, practical, and socially impactful AI systems to protect children and families, strengthen digital safety, and expand access to mental health and community support.
Dr. Jing Wang
Research Member
University of South Florida
Professor of Instruction and Director of the Pathway to Computing Program. Her work focuses on computing education, computer animation, and broadening participation in computing, bringing expertise in inclusive technology education and student-centered innovation.
Dr. Seungbae Kim
Research Member
University of South Florida
Assistant Professor in the Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing. Research centers on AI, social AI, and trustworthy machine learning systems for complex real-world decision-making.
Dr. Yongjei Lee
Research Member
University of South Florida
Assistant Professor in Criminology. Expertise includes spatial-temporal crime analysis and predictive approaches to public safety, contributing insight into risk patterns, intervention strategies, and data-informed protection systems.
Dr. Guangjing Wang
Research Member
University of South Florida
Assistant Professor in the Bellini College of AI, Cybersecurity and Computing. Research focuses on LLM agents, security and privacy, sensing, and intelligent data systems—advancing privacy-aware technologies and secure computing.
Dr. Xiaomin Lin
Research Member
University of South Florida
Assistant Professor in Electrical Engineering with affiliated work spanning robotics and AI. Research sits at the intersection of perception, autonomy, edge AI, and intelligent robotic systems across healthcare and other domains.
Dr. Wenbin Zhang
Research Member
Florida International University
Assistant Professor in the Knight Foundation School of Computing and Information Sciences at FIU. Research focuses on responsible AI and socially beneficial machine learning, with applications in healthcare, digital forensics, and beyond.
Dr. Stacie Herrera
Clinical Advisor
Herrera Psychology
Licensed school psychologist and owner of Herrera Psychology. Expert in supporting children and adolescents through psychological assessment, therapy, and school-based guidance with expertise in learning, coping, and family-centered mental health.
Dr. Heather Agazzi
Clinical Advisor
USF Health
Professor at USF Health in Pediatrics with a joint appointment in Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurosciences, and Chief of the Division of Child Development. Board-certified specialist in Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology.
Join Our Mission
Join us in shaping the future of child safety, family wellbeing, and responsible AI innovation. The AI-Guardian Center welcomes mission-driven individuals who are passionate about applying technology, research, education, and care to make a meaningful difference in children's lives.
Potential Career Areas
- AI and machine learning
- Fair and trustworthy AI
- Digital safety research
- Child and adolescent wellbeing
- Educational content development
- Family engagement and community outreach
- Counseling partnerships and care coordination
- Product design and user experience
$5,000 Scholarship Initiative
The AI-Guardian Center believes that every child deserves the opportunity to grow, learn, and thrive. Through the Guardiané Premium Care & Growth plan, families are automatically entered for a chance to receive a $5,000 scholarship to support summer study camps or other study-related opportunities for their child. This initiative reflects our commitment not only to protection and support, but also to growth, confidence, and future opportunity.
Technology that cares for children, supports parents, and strengthens families.
Through Guardiané and our broader innovation efforts, we are building a future where digital safety and mental wellbeing are not luxuries, but accessible foundations for every child.