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1 in 3 teens are using AI companions Seventy-two percent of teens have tried AI companions, and over half (52%) use them regularly—interacting with them at least a few times a month. But there is

Seventy-two percent of teens have tried AI companions, and over half (52%) use them regularly—interacting with them at least a few times a month. But there is good news about how they use these services. www.spreaker.com/episode/1-in...

Instagram adds location sharing You can now share your location on Instagram which can be fun but can also be dangerous. Make sure you or your teen know the risks and how to avoid them.

You can now share your location on Instagram, which can be fun but can also be dangerous. Make sure your teen knows the risks and how to avoid them.
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AI and teen well being The American Psychological Association has recommendations regarding the impact of AI on adolescent well-being.

The American Psychological Association has recommendations regarding the impact of AI on adolescent well-being.
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Scams against teens If a child or teen in your life is impacted by an online scam, don't blame the victim. Let them know you have their back.

If a child or teen in your life is impacted by an online scam, don't blame the victim. Let them know you have their back. www.spreaker.com/episode/scam...

Last month, the American Psychological Association released a health advisory about the impact of artificial intelligence on adolescent mental health. What parents should know. connectsafely.org/how-ai-can-i...

AI regulation The UN's Internet Governance Forum shined an international spotlight on AI regulation. Some argued for strict rules while others warned against overregulation.

The UN's Internet Governance Forum shined an international spotlight on AI regulation. Some argued for strict rules while others warned against overregulation. Some regulations do make sense but not if they try to micromanage the technology. www.spreaker.com/episode/ai-r...

Better sleep Teens need 8 to 10 hours of sleep a night but most aren't getting it. ConnectSafely's education director has suggestions

Teens need 8 to 10 hours of sleep a night but most aren't getting it. ConnectSafely's education director has suggestions. www.spreaker.com/episode/bett...

At this year’s United Nations Internet Governance Forum (IGF), one topic came up again and again: AI regulation. connectsafely.org/un-internet-...

Most teens need 8–11 hours of sleep—but fewer than 2 in 10 actually get that much. Tech habits can make it even harder. How to help your teen. connectsafely.org/tips-for-bet...

The United Nations Internet Governance Forum (IGF) in Lillestrøm, Norway, is one of the few global gatherings where governments, tech companies, researchers, and advocates come together as equals to shape the future of the internet. connectsafely.org/internet-gov...

Social media privacy Make sure you’ve buttoned down your privacy on social media apps and sites.

Make sure you’ve buttoned down your privacy on social media apps and sites.
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According to new research on sextortion from Thorn, 1 in 5 kids ages 13-17 have already experienced it. connectsafely.org/sextortion-p...

Kids and AI chatbots Discuss AI chatbots with your kids. It may seem obvious that they’re not human, but it’s easy to subconsciously treat them as if they are.

Talk to your kids about AI chatbots. While it might seem obvious they’re not human, it’s surprisingly easy to start interacting with them as if they are. www.spreaker.com/episode/kids...

Location sharing Sharing you location via your phone can be very helpful, but there are also some risks.

Sharing your location through your phone can be incredibly useful, but it also comes with potential risks. www.spreaker.com/episode/loca...

Addictive Use of Screens – Not Screen Time – Associated with Mental Health Risks connectsafely.org/addictive-us...

Big news from the Supreme Court: Justices have cleared the way for age verification laws on porn sites. What does this mean for online safety, free speech and digital privacy?

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Password managers Using a good password manager can enable you to use unique and strong passwords for each of your sites and apps.

Using a good password manager can enable you to use unique and strong passwords for each of your sites and apps.

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Parental controls Parental controls, including the ones that come standard on phones and PCs, can be useful, but they can’t replace regular conversations with your kids.

Parental controls, including the ones that come standard on phones and PCs, can be useful, but they can’t replace regular conversations with your kids. www.spreaker.com/episode/pare...

An estimated 88% of explicit images of minors shared online were originally self-generated—then misused. connectsafely.org/links-betwee...

Ask Trish: When AI chatbots go wrong connectsafely.org/ask-trish-ai...

AI scams Red flags to watch out for to prevent falling for an AI scam.

ConnectSafely Report for CBS News Radio: Red flags to watch out for to prevent falling for an AI scam
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Are apps listening to your conversations? Are your apps listening to your conversations? Probably not, but they have other ways to know a lot about you.

Are your apps listening to your conversations? Probably not, but they have other ways to know a lot about you. www.spreaker.com/episode/are-...

Where do Americans get their news—and who do they trust? connectsafely.org/americans-ne...

Apple rolling out child and teen safety tools Apple is rolling out new tools to help parents keep their kids safe online. With this fall’s software update, parents will get more control over their child�

Apple is launching new tools to help parents protect children and teens. www.spreaker.com/episode/appl...

Tech break can improve mental health for teens as well as adults ConnectSafely Education Director Kerry Gallagher shares tips on how parents can help their teens and themselves take much needed short tech breaks.

ConnectSafely education director Kerry Gallagher shares tips on how parents can help their teens (and themselves) take much-needed short tech breaks. www.spreaker.com/episode/tech...

How to support teens with brief phone-free breaks during the summer connectsafely.org/how-to-suppo...

AI ban in budget bill The "One Big Beautiful" budget bill has a clause that would remove states' ability to enact or enforce AI regulations.

The "One Big Beautiful" budget bill has a clause that would remove states' ability to enact or enforce AI regulations. www.spreaker.com/episode/ai-b...

The Take It Down act There's a new law that makes non-consensual sharing of intimate images a federal crime, but it won't eliminate the crime. You still need to know what to do if

There's a new law that makes non-consensual sharing of intimate images a federal crime, but it won't eliminate the crime. You still need to know what to do if you're a victim. www.spreaker.com/episode/the-...

Think you’re good at spotting AI-generated images? Here’s what the research says—plus a quiz to test your skills! connectsafely.org/ai-or-not-ca...

Ask Trish: What We Should and Shouldn’t Normalize Online @trishaprabhu connectsafely.org/ask-trish-wh...