Aug 27, 2025
By Kerry GallagherIn a broadly reported, but small, research study led by MIT, 54 adult subjects were divided into 3 groups and each was asked to create an essay based on a prompt. In the first session, the groups were prescribed the following: Group 1: Participants...
Aug 20, 2025
By Kerry GallagherIn a new and large-scale analysis of the impact of screen time on emotional health of children, researchers reviewed 132 long-term studies including a combined 300,000 subjects. The findings of this deep and broad examination of research include:...
Aug 11, 2025
By Kerry GallagherTeens and kids today aren’t strangers to the digital world—they live in it. They know how to navigate apps and manage complex online dynamics. But what they do not always know is how to protect themselves from the emotional toll of deepfake explicit...
Aug 13, 2025
By Kerry GallagherAmericans are facing a barrage of scams, according to new research from Pew. Over 60% of Americans say they are receiving scam phone calls, emails and text messages at least weekly. Roughly 1 in 3 receive scam phone calls and emails daily. And 1 in 5...
Aug 6, 2025
By Kerry GallagherWe first reported on AI companions in our weekly Digital Wellness Tips in April and Common Sense Media has released new research on teen use. AI companions are artificial intelligence platforms designed to provide companionship and social...
Jul 17, 2025
by Larry Magid In late June, leaders from governments, tech companies, nonprofits, and academia gathered at the United Nation’s Internet Governance Forum in Lillestrøm Norway to talk about a broad range of internet related issues, including risks of artificial...
