Joanna WaneSenior Feature Writer Lifestyle Premium·Canvas·19 Jun, 2026 09:00 PM6 mins to read‌Nadia Maxwell's new video series, Under the Influence, is a wake-up call for parents on the harm caused by social media. Photo / Anna Heath A new video series, Under the Influence, is a disturbing investigation into social media’s darkest side, with the voices of young Kiwis front and centre. Producer Nadia Maxwell gives Joanna Wane a preview of what viewers can expect.

When Nadia Maxwell began experimenting with AI companions, posing as a teenager,