The ConnectSafely Report with Larry Magid Podcast
1) AI chatbots and emotional issues
The majority of teens are using AI and some are relying on them for companionship and emotional support.
2) Safety before punishment
Kids sometimes don't tell their parents about negative online experiences in fear of punishment which is why it's important for parents to emphasize that safety comes first.
3) Can AI encourage eating disorders
ConnectSafely Education Director Kerry Gallagher reports on how generative AI can encourage eating disorders among young people.
4) Australia's social media ban for teens under 16 is a bad idea
ConnectSafely CEO Larry Magid weighs in on Australia's law that bans teens under 16 from social media, hoping that US law makers don't follow suit.
5) Video games and attention
It's very common for teens to spend many hours a week playing video games, partly because many of those games are engineered to keep them playing longer.
6) Safer Internet Day grants
ConnectSafely is offering grants of up to $1,000 to help educators and community organizations organize local events to celebrate Safer Internet Day in the second week of February.
7) Teens provide techs support for seniors
Tech Me Kid is a teen run non-profit that provides free tech support for seniors around the world.
8) Put away phones during holiday gatherings
If you're looking at your phone during holiday gatherings you're not focusing on your friends and family, but if you put your phone into "do not disturb" mode, at least you won't be tempted by notific...Show More
9) Roblox rolls out age assurance
Roblox is rolling out a system to estimate the age of users to prevent kids from exchanging messages with adults they don't know.
10) Not all screen time is equal nor necessarily bad
ConnectSafely education director Kerry Gallagher says that education related screen time for kids is not the same as entertainment. But even online entertainment has a place as long as there is balanc...Show More