With AI-generated text filling over a third of newly published web pages, families need targeted media literacy strategies to help kids and teens evaluate online sources critically.

#parenting #digitalwellness #onlinesafety #wellnesswednesday

Larry Magid and Connect Safely Education Director Kerry Gallagher explain phubbing, discuss how phone distractions affect relationships and professional impressions, and share advice for parents to model attentiveness. spreaker.com/episode/what-i…

Larry Magid analyzes the trade-offs of sharing personal information with AI chatbots and offers guidance on using privacy controls to protect sensitive data.
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Phubbing, or ignoring someone in favor of a screen, harms relationships across all ages. Parents can help kids understand the impact on their own lives.

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As the midterms approach, more young voters are turning to social media influencers for political news. But can they trust them?

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A Pew Research study shows that 21 percent of American adults and 38 percent of adults under 30 get their news from social media influencers. spreaker.com/episode/pew-re…

A global study by Snap reveals that 35 percent of young people who create deepfakes do so for harmful reasons, prompting ConnectSafely education director Kerry Gallagher to share parental guidance. spreaker.com/episode/snap-d…

Parents and educators should talk with young people about the responsible use of AI, including one important question to ask before sharing content: “Could this be AI?”

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s AI helping students think critically, or doing the thinking for them?

ConnectSafely Youth Advisory Council member Julianna Bryant explores how students can use AI to support learning.

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Student-athletes hoping to play at the college level need to watch out for recruitment scams. ConnectSafely CEO Larry Magid and Education Director Kerry Gallagher discuss a recent FBI warning. spreaker.com/episode/fbi-wa…

Scammers are taking advantage of Medicare open enrollment, election season and holiday shopping to trick consumers. ConnectSafely CEO Larry Magid shares what to watch out for and how to protect yourself. spreaker.com/episode/medica…

Could that college recruiter reaching out to your teen be a scammer?

Sharing athletic achievements online can open doors for high school student-athletes, but fake recruiters and online predators may use those same opportunities to target teens. #wellnesswednesday

Sports betting and prediction markets are becoming increasingly accessible, raising concerns about their risks, especially for teens and young adults. spreaker.com/episode/risks-…

Insights from Anthropic’s research on raising AI-literate kids, including the importance of questioning AI-generated answers, verifying information and thinking critically.

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AI produces answers designed to satisfy the user, not necessarily to be factually accurate. To build AI literacy in our children, parents can draw on findings from the Anthropic Education Report.

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Sports betting is everywhere, from NFL broadcasts and social media to apps promising “risk-free” bets. But what should teens and young adults know about the risks?

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Tech platforms are moving beyond self-reported birth dates toward AI-driven age-assurance methods, such as account activity analysis and selfie verification. spreaker.com/episode/method…

A JAMA study linked high screen time with slightly lower academic and developmental outcomes. spreaker.com/episode/study-…

Countries and states are looking at new ways to limit teens’ social media use—but what do young people think?

ConnectSafely Youth Advisory Council member Connor Doherty explores the debate over age restrictions, including what teens could lose. connectsafely.org/the-debate-ove…

What could your school or community do with a $1,000 Safer Internet Day grant?

ConnectSafely is offering grants of up to $1,000 to help K–12 educators and youth-serving community organizations create activities for Safer Internet Day on Tuesday, Feb. 9.

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After the voluntary agreement between the White House and AI industry leaders, Larry Magid weighs the challenges of fast-paced technological innovation against the potential risks of self-regulation and the need for thoughtful government policy. spreaker.com/episode/volunt…