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Hate speech in gaming Online games are fun and productive outlets for people of all ages, including children and teens. But they can also be outlets for hate speech.

Parents can help children and teens avoid and respond to hate in gaming, says ConnectSafely education director Kerry Gallagher. www.spreaker.com/episode/hate...

Online gambling with skins You may not have heard of "skins" but they're used as currency by minors who gamble online.

Teens are gambling online with "skins," says Vicki Shotbolt of Parent Zone. www.spreaker.com/episode/onli...

Online Gaming and Hate - ConnectSafely Parents and educators can help young players recognize and respond to hate in gaming.

Parents and educators can help young players recognize and respond to hate in gaming. connectsafely.org/online-gamin...

AI in schools Research shows that AI is very popular among students, teachers and parents but there are risks.

Research shows that AI is very popular among students, teachers and parents but there are risks, says ConnectSafely's education director Kerry Gallagher. www.spreaker.com/episode/ai-i...

Meta rolling out parental controls for teen use of its AI characters Meta is adding parental supervision tools to help families guide how teens use https://ai.meta.com/ai-studio/" that often have a unique personality.

Parents will soon be able to turn off one-on-one chats between their teens and Meta’s AI characters altogether. www.spreaker.com/episode/meta...

As the use of AI increases in the workplace and schools, it is time for educators to take concrete steps to intentionally model and teach the effective use of this powerful tool. connectsafely.org/use-of-ai-in...

You can recover from sextortion Sextortion is a horrible crime, and being a victim can feel devastating, but it's not the end of the world.

You can recover from sextortion. www.spreaker.com/episode/you-...

OpenAI launches Sora video sharing platform OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, is launching a service that lets you use AI to create and share videos. There are some safeguards but things could go wrong,

OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, is launching a service that lets you use AI to create and share videos. There are some safeguards but things could go wrong, said ConnectSafely Education Director Kerry Gallagher. www.spreaker.com/episode/open...

Helping families sleep better If you have a teen at home, chances are they're not getting enough sleep, and that may also apply to the adults in the family. That's why experts recommend that

Teens aren’t the only ones missing out on sleep—parents are too. ConnectSafely education director Kerry Gallagher says the best way to help your teen build healthy sleep habits is to model them yourself. www.spreaker.com/episode/help...

Talk with your kids about XR risks Extended Reality, or XR, can be fun and educational but there are risks for kids that parents need to manage, said ConnectSafely Education Director, Kerry Galla

Extended Reality, or XR, can be fun and educational, but there are risks for kids that parents need to manage, said ConnectSafely education director Kerry Gallagher. www.spreaker.com/episode/talk...

Taking a Facebook break ConnectSafely's Larry Magid is taking a break from Facebook in the wake of Charlie Kirk's murder after finding his feed filled with speculation, finger-pointing

ConnectSafely's Larry Magid is taking a break from Facebook in the wake of Charlie Kirk's murder after finding his feed filled with speculation, finger-pointing and misinformation. www.spreaker.com/episode/taki...

You don't have to remember all your passwords Security experts recommend that you have strong and unique passwords for all your accounts, but it's an almost impossible task to remember them all.  The good

Security experts recommend that you have strong and unique passwords for all your accounts, but it's an almost impossible task to remember them all. www.spreaker.com/episode/you-...

Is gaming disorder the cause of symptom of mental health issues? ConnectSafely Education Director, Kerry Gallagher, reports on research showing that obsessive gaming disorder may be more of a symptom rather than a cause of me

ConnectSafely education director, Kerry Gallagher, reports on research showing that obsessive gaming disorder may be more of a symptom rather than a cause of mental health issues among children and teens. www.spreaker.com/episode/is-g...

Roblox to estimate age of all users - ConnectSafely A combination of facial age estimation technology, ID age verification and verified parental consent will “provide a more accurate measure of a user’s age than simply relying on what someone types in…

🚨 Big update from Roblox 🚨

Roblox on Wednesday announced that it will employ the use of age estimation technology or government ID to estimate the age of all users.

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It makes sense to limit what young kids can do with their devices .Larry Magid speaks with ConnectSafely Education Director Kerry Gallagher about considerations for a child's first device. "They don't need all of the features

Getting a child their first phone or tablet should be less about what device they get and more about the behaviors and structures around that device, says ConnectSafely education director Kerry Gallagher www.spreaker.com/episode/it-m...

Parents biggest issue for a child's first phone is not about the device but how the child will use it ..Larry speaks with ConnectSafely Education Director Kerry Gallagher who says that getting a child their first phone or tablet should be less about what device

If you're setting up a phone for a young child, consider limiting what they can do with it to make it safer for them.
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Screen Time and Emotional Wellbeing - ConnectSafely New research into screen time and children’s emotional health reveals important findings along with strategies for parents.

New research into screen time and children’s emotional health reveals important findings along with strategies for parents. connectsafely.org/screen-time-...

Back to school study and safety tips As kids go back to school, parents and caregivers need to understand school tech policies, review some basic safety tips and know that kids are likely to use ge

As kids go back to school, parents and caregivers need to understand school tech policies, review some basic safety tips and know that kids are likely to use generative AI.
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Most Americans encounter scam emails, texts and calls A high percentage of Americans say they often get scam emails, texts or phone calls and many have lost money to them, according to Pew Resarch

A high percentage of Americans say they often get scam emails, texts or phone calls and many have lost money to them. www.spreaker.com/episode/most...

False Images, Real Harm: Responding to the Rise of GenAI Deepfakes Targeting Youth - ConnectSafely Teens may not understand how to protect themselves from harm caused by deepfake explicit media and sextortion.

The rise of AI deepfakes is putting young people at risk. Here’s what parents, educators, and platforms can do to fight back. connectsafely.org/false-images...

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...