May 12, 2026
While many older adults are comfortable using the standard Uber app to arrange their own rides, some need a bit of help, perhaps from a relative or caregiver. For those who do, Uber now offers Senior Accounts and a simpler app experience, including larger text and...
Apr 30, 2026
by Larry Magid This post first appeared in the Mercury News As regular readers know, I’ve been working in the online safety field for decades. For much of that time, it was common for young people to push back when adults criticized their use of social media, arguing...
Apr 23, 2026
by Larry Magid This post first appeared in the Mercury News I’m pretty sure that nearly every adult and teen and many young children who use AI services like ChatGPT, Google Gemini, Alexa+ or Meta AI know they’re interacting with a machine rather than a human....
Apr 2, 2026
By Larry Magid This post first appeared in the Mercury News. On March 24, 2026, a jury awarded the State of New Mexico $375 million in its case against Meta over allegations that the company misled users and failed to adequately protect children from harm. The next...
Mar 24, 2026
As teens mature, parents look for ways to strike a balance between independence and safety. Transportation is one of the biggest challenges: how do you give your teen the freedom to get to school activities, jobs, or friends’ houses without always being in the...
Jun 25, 2025
By Hina Talib, MD and Larry Magid, Ed.D. Social media is where teens connect, create, and express themselves—but it’s also a space filled with challenges, from online drama to digital comparison traps. As parents, our concerns about social media are valid—we all want...
