AI Makes Mistakes But Could It Destroy Us?
Before I get to the potentially deadly serious part of today’s column, I’d like to start on the lighter side.
Parent’s Guide to Teen Sextortion Scams
The FBI has reported a “huge increase” in sextortion scams targeting teens.
Voice Cloning Makes Virtual Kidnapping More Convincing
Criminals are using AI to clone the voice of a supposed kidnapping victim to make the call even more convincing ...
How I Nearly Fell for a Frightening ‘Virtual Kidnapping’ Scam
I was impacted by a scam this week that didn’t cost me money or expose my data, but did take an enormous emotional toll, including 20 minutes of terror ...
Meta Opens Horizon Worlds Metaverse App to Teens; Exec Explains Move and Safety
A Meta exec explains social VR app Horizon Worlds and how teens and everyone can use it safely. ...
Parent and Guardian Guide to Meta Horizon Worlds
Meta Horizon Worlds is now open to teens ages 13 to 17. Here's what parents and teens need to know about navigating the social VR app safely ...
Parent and Guardian Guide to Meta Horizon Worlds
Meta Horizon Worlds is now open to teens ages 13 to 17. Here’s what parents and teens need to know about navigating the social VR app safely.
Parent’s Guide to Twitch
You may not have heard of Twitch but your teen probably has. Here’s what you need to know about the popular live-streaming platform and how you can help your teen use it safely.
Parent’s Guide to Discord
If you’ve got a teen in your house, there’s a good chance you have Discord. We don’t mean bickering—we’re talking Discord with a capital D, the chat app that’s especially popular with teens.
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Online privacy primer
by Larry Magid View more presentations from ConnectSafely Privacy Primer Slideshow Watch what you post There is a lot of talk about how social networks, search engines and even seemingly innocuous websites ...
Mindfulness for safety as well as success online
We can help our kids see that, whether they're online or offline, sharing and socializing mindfully makes everything go better. Here's how ...
Resources for Youth in Crisis
In case of an immediate threat or danger, call 911 from the U.S. or the emergency number for your country. Suicidal thoughts Suicide Prevention Lifeline 800 273-TALK (8255) – Call ...
Talk with your kids about being safer online
by Larry Magid Although there are plenty of tools that can be used to try to control or monitor what your kids are doing online, the best approach for most ...
Tips for Smart Videogaming
More than just fun 'n' games. They can be a social experience – in a single room or over the Internet. For some families, they can be a way to ...
'Soft power' parenting works better
Why an authoritarian style or sudden imposition of parental controls – against sexting or any other troubling new issue – don't work very well in parenting social Web users ...
Facebook Global Head of Safety Antigone Davis
ConnectSafely’s Larry Magid and Kerry Gallagher interview Facebook Global Head of Safety Antigone Davis Podcast (Audio only)Listen to "Antigone Davis Facebook's Head of Global Safety on Facebook's response to Covid-19" ...
Zoom Chief Product Officer Oded Gal
Larry Magid and Kerry Gallagher interview Zoom Chief Product Officer Oded Gal about how the company is handling its explosive growth and how to use Zoom's privacy, safety and security ...
Combating Domestic Violence While Sheltering at Home
Larry Magid and Kerry Gallagher speak with Rachel Gibson of the National Network to End Domestic Violence about how sheltering at home can affect domestic violence survivors and what survivors ...
Avoiding Financial Fraud During Covid-19
ConnectSafely's CEO Larry Magid speaks with US Secret Service Special Agent in Charge Tom Edwards and Visa VP Lori Hodges about why financial fraud is expected to increase in the ...
Parenting & Working While Sheltering at Home
ConnectSafely’s CEO Larry Magid speaks with ConnectSafely’s Director of K-12 Education Kerry Gallagher about parenting and working while sheltering at home ...
Tech Tools to Engage your Family in Fun or Educational Activities
There are plenty of tools out there to keep every member of the family engaged during this period when many of us are staying at home. In fact, for some ...
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