Teen Insights on AI-Powered Scams

Teen Insights on AI-Powered Scams

By Kerry GallagherResearch from Boston Children’s Digital Wellness Lab Survey shows that “Teens report a sense of optimism about AI’s potential to improve their learning, creativity, and productivity, but they are still learning how to balance its benefits with...
When to Worry About Teen Video Streaming Habits

When to Worry About Teen Video Streaming Habits

By Kerry GallagherWhen it comes to screen time, there are special concerns associated with services like Netflix and multiservice platforms like YouTube because they involve passive retrieval of videos. Users are often focused on consumption over creation or...
Which Social Media Apps Are Top for 13-17 Year Olds?

Which Social Media Apps Are Top for 13-17 Year Olds?

By Kerry Gallagher Pew released new updated research about teen social media habits in 2024.  The top 4 platforms are no surprise, but some other platforms on the list are worth noting: 23% of teens are on WhatsApp and that is a 6% increase from last year 14% of...
New Year Technology Resolutions for Your Family

New Year Technology Resolutions for Your Family

By Kerry Gallagher The new year is often a time for new mindsets. Some resolutions your family could consider to create more positive relationships and productive routines with technology. Here are some ideas to consider: Group Chat Check-Ins: In your family group...
Nudify Apps

Nudify Apps

By Kerry Gallagher Nudify apps enable the user to take a regular clothed photo of a peer or themselves and use AI to create a fake nude image. These fake nudes can be shared, causing significant emotional, psychological, and social implications for the subject. Also,...
Holiday Technology Gifts and Online Safety

Holiday Technology Gifts and Online Safety

By Kerry Gallagher In this article from ConnectSafely, CEO Larry Magid provides great advice on how to navigate your family’s digital decisions during the holiday season: Check for a website’s legitimacy when shopping for expensive devices. Would you know how to...