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The ConnectSafely Report with Larry Magid
A twice-weekly report from ConnectSafely in partnership with CBS News Radio, produced by the nonprofit internet safety organization, ConnectSafely.org and hosted by former CBS News Technology Analyst Larry Magid. The report will cover a wide range of topics including security and scams, cyberbullying, election security meddling and social media.
Episodes
- The ConnectSafely Report with Larry Magid
Teen feel under pressure to excel
Many teens feel pressure to excel, and while some blame social media, others argue that it can help reduce some pressures.
- The ConnectSafely Report with Larry Magid
Instagram is adding the ability to share your location
Instagram is adding the ability to share your location.
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YouTube Kids offers age-appropriate videos for young children
YouTube Kids offers age-appropriate videos for young children.
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Teens and screen time
Teens spend a lot of time online, but it's not just time that should concern parents as much as what they do online.
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Holiday scams
Beware of scams, which proliferate at this time of year.
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Possible social media ban for teens in Australia
Australia's Prime Minister wants to ban social media for teens under 16.
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New survey about boys' online activities
A survey finds that Gen Z boys use social media to enhance personal relationships with people they know.
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Media literacy in schools
A report finds that many students don't understand the difference between types of media such as news, opinion, advertising and even propaganda.
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Interacting with others over election results
Many people were happy with the election results, but many others weren't. Even though it's over, there could still be some angry reactions between family and…
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Shadowbanning limits your online audience & sometimes creators don't know why
Shadowbanning isn't exactly censorship, but it does limit who can see your content. It happens on social media, sometimes for good reasons, but creators often…
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Harder to be a teen now than 20 years ago
A study from Pew Research finds that many parents and teens say it's harder to be a teen now then 20 years ago. ConnectSafely education director Kerry…
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Sports betting
Online gambling, including sports betting, is becoming very popular but it's not for kids or even some adults.
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Sexualized deepfakes
Generative AI is making it easier to create exploitative nude and sexualized deepfake videos and images.
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Instagram's new campaign to help protect teens from sextortion scams
Instagram is launching a campaign to help protect teens from sextortion scams.
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AI regulation is necessary, but experts urge against over regulation
Speakers at the Generative AI Summit at Oxford University generally agree that regulation is necessary, but some urge against over-regulation.
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Remote mental health therapy
Even after the pandemic, there are advantages to remote mental health therapy.
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AI can promote creativity young children
AI can promote creativity and learning in young children.
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Meta's New Augmented Reality Smart Glasses
Meta has announced a prototype of its first augmented reality smart glasses.
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Election Countdown: How to Spot and Stop Disinformation
As the election draws closer, we're going to see a lot more disinformation and misinformation and it's up to us to verify it before we share it.
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How AI Might Help Rural Communities
A conference in a rural part of Oregon focused on how AI can be used in regional settings.
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Building Trust with Our Kids
Teens are sometimes reluctant to seek help when they encounter problems online, but there are things parents can do to help.
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Smartwatch safety features
Smartwatches can detect falls and car crashes.
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Pediatrician on screen time and young kids
A pediatrician has advice about screen time and background TV when infants are present.
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PlayStation parental controls
PlayStation and other gaming consoles have parental controls to enable parents to limit who children can communicate with and when they can use the console.
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States banning or limiting phones in schools
Many states have banned cell phones in schools or are considering doing so. While this might help promote mental health and reduce cyberbullying, the evidence…
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Here's an idea -- use your phone to speak with friends rather than just texting and social media
ConnectSafely Youth Advisor Trisha Prabhu suggests that maybe it's time to start using your phone for the purpose it was originally intended for by actually…
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Discord is a popular communications app used by many teens
A brief explanation of Discord and its new Teen Charter
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Dating app privacy
A new study finds that popular dating apps leak personal information.
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Google helps remove fake explicit content from search
Google is making it easier to remove non-consensual sexually explicit fake images from search results.
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Autonomous vehicles
Autonomous robotaxis are already on the roads of some cities and, unlike Tesla's Full Self Driving, they almost never have serious problems.
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Smartwatch security and privacy
Smartwatches are very popular, but they can collect some very personal information, so they're not for everyone.
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Revisit phone settings before school starts
Back-to-school is a good time to revisit phone settings, including screen time limits.
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Sleep and the school year
As summer comes to an end, consider gradually adjusting your child's sleep schedule so their circadian rhythms are in sync with their school schedule.
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Family Online Safety Institute sponsors summer challenge
The Family Online Safety Institute's Summer Challenge features safety advocate Elizabeth Molovidov and her son Maximillian.
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Senate passes Kids Online Safety Act
By a vote of 91 to 3, the Senate passed the Kids Online Safety Act. It will face challenges in the House and oppositiion from some groups, including the ACLU.
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A more diverse security and software eco-system would limit damage from outages
That giant outage that grounded flights and disrupted computer networks worldwide might have had less impact if we had a more diverse software and service…
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Smartphone bans in schools are well-intentioned but not ideal
California is about to join several other states by enacting a law limiting or banning smartphones in schools. It's well-intentioned but not necessarily a…
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Innovation is essential when it comes to protecting children online
Innovation is essential when it comes to protecting children online
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Positive social media trends for youth
ConnectSafely Youth Advisor and ReThink CItizens CEOTrisha Prabhu on positive trends in social media.
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Google to offer free dark web monitoring
Google will soon let all users with a Google account acess reports on their personal information on the dark web.
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Scam targets Apple users with phishing attacks
A leading security firm is warning about phishing attacks aimed at obtaining Apple IDs, passwords and user informatoin.
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National Association for Media Literacy Education making an impact
We have had some progress when it comes to media literacy thanks in part to the work of the National Association for Media Literacy Education
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Internet has benefits and challenges for LGBTQ Youth
A survey from the Human Rights Campaign and the University of Connecticut found that nearly all LGBTQ+ youth go onlikne but most f them encounter negative…
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LGBTQ+ Community Underrepresented in Tech Workforce
ConnectSafely Youth Advisor and blogger Trisha Prabhu says that members of LGBTQ+ Community are underrepresented in the the workforce, which impacts users as…
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Surgeon General's call for a warning label on social media is a bad idea
Surgeon General Vivek H. Murthy has called for a warning label on social media platforms, but ConnectSafely CEO Larry Magid thinks it's a bad idea.
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Video explains GAI to parents
A ConnectSafely animated video explains generative AI to parents, including benefits, risks and how to talk with your teen about how they're using it.
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There is help and hope if you're a victim of a sexualized deep fake
Even if you become a victim of a sexualized deep fake, there are things you can do to get it taken down. And, even though it can be traumatic, you will recover…
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Misinformation vs Disinformation
ConnectSafely Education Director Kerry Gallagher explains the difference beween misinformation and disinformation and the need for media literacy.
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Could your sleep tracker be giving you too much information
Dr. Logan Schnieder, a sleep doctor and Clinical Lead for Sleep Health, Google Health.says that it's important to put the data from your sleep tracker into…
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Good and bad news from Pew survey on teens and video games
80% of teens say that harrassment is a problem with video games, according to a recent Pew survey. But video games, says ConnectSafely education director Kerry…
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Using ChatGPT to structure your thoughts
Some people worry that ChatGPT can be used to create content and misrepresent it as if it's your own, but ConnectSafely Youth Advisory Trishia Prabhu says it…
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Teen mental health issues not all a result of tech use
There has been an increase in mental health issues among teens and some blame social media but there are other explanations for these issues and the research…
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Helping teens understand phone distractions
During the course of a one hour class, 20 students got 190 notifcations from their phone. ConnectSafely education director Kerry Gallagher suggests that…
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News Literacy Project
Larry speaks with News Literacy Project's Peter Adams about the election and misinformation
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Talk with your kids about cyberbullying
Advice from ConnectSafely education director Kerry Gallagher about talking with your kids about cyberbullying
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Catfishing can break your heart and your piggy bank
Advice from ConnectSafely education directory Kerry Gallagher on how to avoid being a victim of catfishing, when a person uses false information and images to…
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Summertime and screentime
Kids will soon be out of school for the summer, but that doesn't necessarily mean lots more screentime. Advice from ConnectSafely CEO Larry Magid and youth…
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Are self-driving cars dangerous?
There are worries about the safety of self-driving cars, including Tesla's so-called Full Self Driving. But they have come a long way and are moving towards…
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TikTok teen safety policies on par with competitors
TikTok is in the news because of a potential ban, but when it comes to teen safety, it's on par with its competitors.
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Potential security dangers of public USB chargers and Bluetooth
ConnectSafely education director Kerry Gallagher on the dangers of hack attacks from plugging devices into public USB chargers or leaving your Bluetooth on…