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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
Digital Wellness is how you feel offline as well as when you're online
Speaking at the Family Online Safety Institute European Forum, Áine Lynch, CEO of Ireland's National Parents Council pointed out that digital wellness is more…
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It's important to get teens to buy into digital family rules
ConnectSafely Education Director Kerry Gallagher says that teens crave autonomy so it's important for parents to get them to buy into family digital rules.
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Could a smart watch or fitness device save your life?
There are cases where people have been warned about life threatening conditions by an alert from their smart phone or fitness device.
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What to do if you're being cyberbullied by relatives
ConnectSafely youth advisor weighs-in on how to handle the delicate situation of being cyberbullied by a relative.
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Social Media use and happiness
Research shows that how you use social media impacts your mood
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Dealing with sextortion threat
The Internet Crimes Against Children Taskforce has a flyer on sextortion -- a sexual exploitation crime that mostly victimizes boys
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Emotional intelligence
We hear a lot about tech and teen mental health. One way to help is to promote emotional intelligence
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Beware of texting scams
If you get a text from a stranger that appears to be the wrong number, it could be a scam or a spammer trying to verify if you're a real person.
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Surgeon General Advisory questions whether social media is safe for kids
Without reaching any conclusions, the US Surgeon General's advisory questions whether kids can be harmed by social media
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Google Safe Search
Google has a tool that helps keep children from finding inappropriate content
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Voice Cloning Makes Virtual Kidnapping More Convincing
Criminals are using AI to clone the voice of the supposed kidnapping victim to make the call even more convincing.
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Virtual kidnapping scam
Your host was a victim of a virtual kidnapping scam. No one was in actual danger and no ransom was paid, but it was still frightening,.
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Help prevent identity theft
What you need to know about ID theft
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Get to know the apps your kids use
TikTok's Tracy Elizabeth, who is also a parent, has some general advise for parents about kids use of any apps.
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We asked ChatGTP to write an AI safety guide
We asked ChatGTP to write an AI safety guide
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Survey finds more young adults have online safety concerns than teens
A six country survey, from Supachat parent company Snap, of thousands of teens and adults found that more young adults have online safety concerns than teens
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Google wants to help you sleep
Google's Nest Hub, Pixel Watch and Fitbit trackers have features designed to monitor your sleep and make recommendations on changes to promote better sleep
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Social media toxicity isn't inevitable
Many people blame mental health issues on the internet and social media. But there are other factors and there are healthy ways to use social media. Some say…
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Experts call for pause in AI development to consider safety protocols
More than a thousand tech leaders and researches, including Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak and Tesla CEO Elon Musk have called for a pause on sophisticated AI…
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Mozilla Foundation invests in trustworthy AI
Mozilla, the nonprofit behind the Firebox browser, is investing $30 million in trustworthy AI.
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Why schools shoud teach responsible use of AI
While chatbots like ChatGPT can be used by students to create content that isn't there own, an educator who knows their student can tell, said ConnectSafely…
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ChatGTP privacy advise
Larry asks ChatGPT for advise about online privacy
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Profiles let Alexa devices know who's talking to them
If you're part of a family with an Amazon Echo device, consider using voice profiles so it knows who is talking to it and gives age-appropriate responses
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Watch out for AI generated misinformation
Humans aren't the only ones who can pass on misinformation. Machines -- especially those using AI -- can do so as well.
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Teen boys vulnerable to sextortion
We speak with Dana Miller of the National Criminal Training Justice Center about how teenage boys can be impacted by sextortion: exchanging nude or sexually…
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Hidden Words on Instagram and Facebook blocks offensive words
We speak with Meta's Director of Youth Policy Nicole Lopez about Meta's hidden words feature that helps blocks offensive content on Instagram and Facebook
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Take it Down tools helps teens remove nude images from online site and apps
The National Center for Missing & Exploited, with the help of Meta, has released Take it Down, an online tool that enables young people to request that a nude…
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TikTok adds time limit default for teens and has new parental supervision tools
TikTok now defaults teens to 60 minutes a day. They can override that default, but if they do, they'll be prompted when they hit 100 minutes. The service is…
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Online grooming happens over time and may involve someone the child knows
Calahan Walsh from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children says that some people groom children online are known to the child so it's not about…
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Communications is key to online parenting
Dr. Sameer Hinduja, co-director of the Cyberbullying Research Center talks about the importance of open communications and not blaming or punishing your…
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Civility includes pausing and thinking before you post
ConnectSafely's Youth Advisor Trisha Prabhu, who is the creator of the ReThink Words App, says that taking a moment to pause before you say something --…
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Utah Bill Threatens Internet Security & rights for Kids and Adults
Utah's SB 152 would require parents to provide their government-issued ID and physical address in order for their child or teenager to access social media. The…
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How to speak with kids about real-world violence and brutality they see on media
The deadly beating of Tyre Nichols by Memphis police officers is one of many horrific events that young people have been exposed to on TV and on the internet…
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Tuesday is Safer Internet Day
This Tuesday, February 7th is Safer Internet Day where school students, families and folks at work can talk about how to make the internet a safer and better…
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Meta's decision letting Trump back on represents the battle of competing rights
Both the ACLU and the ADL have been very critical of Donald Trump but, when it comes to Meta's decision to re-instate Trump, the organizations disagree. ADL…
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Be careful when consulting "Dr. Google"
Search engines like Google can lead you to some great medical information, but sometimes it's either wrong or unnecessarily scary. That's where a doctor's…
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How to tell if Twitter Blue Check Mark is earned or paid for
That Blue Twitter checkmark used to mean that a person was who they said they were but you can now buy one for $8 a month. Still, there's a way to know if the…
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Free Crisis Text Line is as near as your phone
The free Crisis Text Line provides help for anyone in crisis via text messaging or WhatsApp
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Sometimes it's OK to make screen time mistakes
A parent and educator talks about how parents can help a teen come to their own conclusion about spending too much time online
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Malware impacts online banking
There's Android malware that can compromise online banking and other apps.
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ChatGPT may be scary but it has a lot of potential
Rather than ban ChatGPT, educators should use it as a teaching tool.
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Now is Good Time to Update Apps and OS
If you’re using a computer with a very old operating system or even a recent version that’s in need of an update, you’re taking an unnecessary risk. The same…
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Twitch offers ways to help keep teens safer
ConnectSafely's Parents Guide to Twitch offers advice on how to more safely use the streaming platfor.
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Will Twitter's "new" CEO make it safer?
Elon Musk took an unscientific poll and nearly 60% said he should resign as CEO. But, assuming he does, will his replacement make Twitter any less chaotic?
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A virtual conference tackles metaverse safety issues
In preparation for giving his own speech, in VR, at a metaverse safety council, Larry speaks with XRSI founder Kavya Pearlman about the mind altering life…
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Twitter disbands its safety council
ConnectSafely's Larry Magid, who served on Twitter's Trust and Safety Council, says that it was a big mistake to shut out a group of experts with a broad range…
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Grants of up to $1,000 to schools and nonprofit for local Safer Internet Day programs
ConnectSafely offering grants of up to $1,000 to schools and nonprofit for local Safer Internet Day programs.
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Sharing your legacy and animating your ancestors
Life Stories, which is part of a subscription package from GoodTrust that also includes tools for estate planning, digital protection (including a digital…
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Catfishing can be dangerous
Most catfishing attacks aren't as tragic as the one that resulted in three deaths in Southern California but they can be dangerous to your emotional and…
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The metaverse may help you express your emotions in a good way
Tami Bhaumik, Vice President, Civility and Partnerships at Roblox, talks about how technology will enable people to express their feelings of sadness and…
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Beware of Amazon scams by seeing who the seller really is
If you see a product on Amazon that's very hard to find or is much less expensive than you'd expect, check to see who's selling and where it's being shipped…
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Quality content and engagement trumps screen time
There is a lot of talk about screen time for kids and teens but experts say that what they're doing online is often more important than how long they're doing…
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What do to if you're Facebook account is hacked or you're impersonated
There are things you can do if your Facebook account is hacked or someone sets up an account in your name.
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Surveys Shed Light on Teen and Parent Feelings about Social Media
Three new surveys reach similar conclusions about teens, parents and social media. Things aren't nearly as bad as some pundits claim but they're far from…
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5 Questions to ask before you turn over data
Privacy expert Dr. Shamel Addas shares 5 questions you should ask before giving any company or organization your personal information.
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Tech layoffs could make services more dangerous
TikTok and Meta have laid off thousands of employees and while it's not clear how many were in trust and safety, there is the danger that these sites will be…
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Musk's plan to charge for Twitter blue badge raises safety issues
New Twitter owner Elon Musk's plan to charge $8 a month for that blue verification badge could have a positive safety impact but it could also lead to…
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New home automation standard could improve security
Major home automation manufacturers are supporting a new standard called Matter which lets devices work together and adds trust and safety standards