Testing DeepSeek, the Chinese Generative AI App

Testing DeepSeek, the Chinese Generative AI App

By Larry Magid This post first appeared in the Mercury News By now, there is a good chance that you’ve heard of DeepSeek, the generative AI app from a Chinese company that’s competing with the likes of OpenAI’s ChatGPT, Google’s Gemini and Meta AI. But a big...
Podcast: Navigating Adolescence: Dr. Hina Talib

Podcast: Navigating Adolescence: Dr. Hina Talib

Parenting a teenager in the digital age can be challenging, but you don’t have to do it alone. In this insightful and empowering episode, Dr. Hina Talib, a renowned pediatrician and adolescent medicine specialist, shares her wisdom on how parents can navigate the...
Navigating Gifts, Giving and Online Safety

Navigating Gifts, Giving and Online Safety

by Larry Magid The time between Thanksgiving and the New Year offers many opportunities, including family time, great meals and treats, gift giving and charitable contributions. It’s also a time when children and some adults get a break from school or work. Tech, of...
Podcast: How Tech Can Play a Role in Family Learning and Fun

Podcast: How Tech Can Play a Role in Family Learning and Fun

This week, Larry sits down with Catherine Teitelbaum, head of Family Trust at Amazon and a former educator with over 25 years of online safety experience. Together, they explore how Alexa has evolved and discuss innovative ways families can use Alexa and other...