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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
Neuralink technology has great potential but it's not without risks
Neuralink technology already makes it possible to implant chips in the human brain to monitor or help patients use their brains to manipulate objects. It has…
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Will AI take over your job?
ConnectSafely blogger and youth advisor Trisha Prabhu says that it depends on the type of AI, the type of job and your timeline.
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Some young people have a gambling problem
ConnectSafely education director Kerry Gallagher says that too many children and teens have an onlne gambling problem
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Smartphone wellness settings
Your and your children's smartphones can be intrusive but there are ways to turn off notifications and other interuptions, at least for a little while.
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Dealing with stress from constant news reports
Our phones, along with TV and radio, can be an almost constant source of disturbing news, says psychologist and Emerson College professor Dr. Jessie Quintero…
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Combatting online hate speech
When it comes to hate speech, words can be harmful.
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How to protect yourself against ransomeware
Full backups and good computer hygene are your best defenses against ransomware.
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Sharing personal info with Generative AI Systems
Some people share intimate information with generative AI systems which is why we need assurances of anonymity and confidentiality
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The FCC investigating Amazon for selling cell phone jamming devices
The FCC is investigating Amazon and other retailers for selling cell phone jamming devices, which can prevent calls to 9-1-1
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Fun ways to teach young kids about passwords
There are fun ways to teach children about how to use passwords, said ConnectSafely Education Director Kerry Gallagher.
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Parents Real-world safety experience applies online too
A lot of parents don't think they're tech savvy enough to advise their kids about how to stay safe online, but knowledge of real world safety applies online…
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Beware of fake malware warnings
Beware of fake malware warnings but do install legitimate anti-malware apps on your computer
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Parents should avoid 'sharenting' of their kids on social media
Parents, says ConnectSafely Youth Advisor Trisha Prabhu, should avoid "sharenting" by limiting what they post about their kids
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Helping Kids Handle Online Mistakes
Here's advice from ConnectSafely Educatiion Director Kerry Gallagher on how to talk wih kids about online mistakes in advance or after they happen.
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High school debate can teach online and offline civility
A Silicon Valley Urban Debate League tournament demonstrated how students can learn to argue both sides of an issue which can be good for democracy by helping…
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Some kids did well during pandemic
Pediatrician and head of the Boston Children's Hospital Digital Wellness Labs on why ome kids' learning improved during the pandemic
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Kids. social media and body image
We hear from ConnectSafely education director Kerry Gallagher about how to help teens, including boys, cope with body issues stemming from what they see online.
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This coming Tuesday is Safer Internet Day
Tuesday is Safer Internet Day where schools, community groups and families are encouraged to talk about how they can use technology in a safer manner
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Senators grill tech execs and demand changes to Section 230
In a rare show of unity, senators from both major parties grilled and criticized social media executives around child safety. Some senators said that victims…
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Don't let fous on GenAI blind you to other online risks
There's growing concern about the risks of Generative AI, but they don't change the fact that young people also have to worry about cyberbullying, onlne…
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Apple adds stolen device protection in iOS update
A new update to the iOS operating system requires theives to go through extra identify checks to log in if they grab your phone from a location you don't often…
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Generative AI Privacy
Watch what you enter into a Generative AI chatbox. Expert says it's not a good idea to share highly personal and confidential information
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History of Tech Moral Panics
We hear a lot of doom and gloom scenarios about Generative AI, social media and other aspects of tech. But it's not new. We've been panicing over tech for…
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Impressions of the new Meta Ray-Ban Smart Glasses
Larry's new prescription glasses look pretty cool but they're also "smart." Meta Ray-Ban glasses have an LED to warn bystanders when he's taking a picture or…
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Watching programs with your teens can help them process what they see
There is plenty of violent, sexual and controversial content on TV and in movies, which can be problematic for teenage viewers. But by watching it together…
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Online hate speech can lead to real-world violence
Online hate speech isn't just a matter of free speech. It can contribute to real world violence. How it should be handled by services remains contraversial but…
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Safety conversation goes along with connected holiday gifts
You're kids have unwrapped their holiday tech gifts. Now it's time to talk about using them safely.
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Managing "FOMO" (Fear of Missing Out)
ConnectSafely Education Director Kerry Gallagher has advice on how to manage your and your teen's "FOMO" or Fear of Missing Out.
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The internet didn't start out as a money machine
UCLA professor Leonard Kleinrock, one of the very early pioneers of what became the internet, says that one reason for the negative issues associated with…
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VR program helps understand impact of racism
A virtual reality experienced, developed by Columbia University professor Courtney Cogburn, helps people understand the impact of racism.
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Internet may not be the cause of teen mental health crisis
Many blame the internet and social media for the increase in teen mental health issues, but the chief scientist of the American Psychological assocation says…
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Critical thinking and Generative AI
Generative AI is great but -- for kids and adults -- a litlle bit of critical thinking goes a long way
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Talk with kids about the safe use of their new connected devices
If you're giving your child or teen a phone or other connected device this holiday season, talk witht hem about safe and approrpatie use
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Grants for schools and community groups to teach about online safety
ConnectSafely is providing grants up to $1,000 to educators and non-profit community groups to present a Safer Internet Day program in February of next year…
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Research shows parents and teens optimistic about Generative AI
Despite all the angst we hear about in the media, a survey conducted on behalf of the Family Online Safety Institute found that both parents and teens were…
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Our brain has two systems for evaluating potentially false information
Now that we're entering election season, expect to hear a lot of emotional appeals. There's a tendency to think about such information based on our emotions…
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President Biden issues executive order on AI safety
President Biden issued an executive order on the Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence based on some guiding principles.
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AI conversation starters
ConnectSafely's education director, Kerry Gallagher, has some conversation starters for families seeking to understand the advantages and risks of generative AI
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Reports finds frustration wth social media moderation
A recent report found that influencers, journalists and activits are frustrated by the harm done by social media companies' reporting mechanisms and lack of…
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Managed Meta VR accounts for preteens
Meta is allowing preteens to use its Quest virtual reality headsets but only with parental approval and supervision
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Polly Klaas tragedy changed how we look for missing children
A new book, In Light of All Darkness, by Kim Cross chronicles the search, tragic death and aftermath of the 1993 kidnapping of Polly Klass, including how we…
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Using Facebook to raise money for a cause
ConnectSafely Education Director Kerry Gallagher writes about how online distractions can become inspirations for good and University of Florida professor…
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Internet pioneer expressed concerns about how it might be used for harm
Airforce Major Josephy Haughney was manager of ARPANET, the military network that evolved into the internet when he expressed concerns about potential harms…
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Internet pioneer Vint Cerf on benefits and challenges of today's internet
Internet pioneer Vint Cerf pleased at much of the initial content that came out once the internet was made available to ordinary people but, like the rest of…
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Apple's new child safety features
Apple's new iOS operating system for iPhones and IPads has important child safety features along with safety information provided by ConnectSafely
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Meta's Oversight Board Explained
Meta, formerly Facebook, has an independent board that can make binding decisions about content, including the ability to overrule staff decisions,
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Experts recommend you update your browser due to security flaw
A new flaw that affects Chrome, Edge and other major browser has experts recommending you do an update.
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Apps to get you outside
There's no question that tech has created challenges when it comes to wellness, but there are plenty of apps that can help improve our well-being, including…
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Clear you browser history to incresae performance and protect security
Deleting that cache on your internet browser can improve its performance and reduce both privacy and security risks.
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Protecting your privacy on Venmo
Venmo is a great way to send money to others, perhaps to split a restaurant bill but, by default it shares your transactions with others. In this ConnectSafely…
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Google blurring explicit images with an option to view them
Seeing sexually explicit or violent images can be disturbing for some adults and inappropriate at work or for children. Google isn't banning them but it is, by…
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Backing up is NOT hard to do
Unlike breaking up, backing up your computer is not hard to do
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Phone-free for a day
ConnectSafely's 22-year-old Youth Advisor and blogger Trisha Prabhu gave her phone to her mom for a day and lived to tell about it.
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Back to School time is time for procuring tech and thinking about tech policies
Whether you buy that laptop or tablet for your student or get one from the school, this is the time to think about what tech you need, how your student will…
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Online scamming is big business
Online scams are costing Americans billions. Seniors and especially vulnerable but so are young people. We hear from a cybersecurity expert, interviewed by CBS…
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Meta's making its AI language model open source could reduce risks
There are well known risks of generative AI but Meta's decision to make its new LLAMA 2 version of its large language model open source means that others can…
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Time to review your app privacy
It may be time to look at the privacy features, policies and settings of the apps on your phone and to delete any apps that you're not using.
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Zepeto keeping kids and their avatars safe
Zepeto, an app that allows teens to interact as avatars, has developed numerous tools to help keep teens safe on the platform. We hear from Elyse Lee, Head of…
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Allowing family or close friends to track each other online can bring peace of mind
Allowing family or even close friends to track each other online can bring peace of mind but do periodically review who can track you,
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Meta's Threads is Kinder and Gentler than Twitter
Meta’s new Threads service is the second biggest challenge to Twitter. The biggest challenge is the antics of its owner, Elon Musk.