UN Internet Governance Forum Focuses on AI

UN Internet Governance Forum Focuses on AI

by Larry Magid This post first appeared in the Mercury News I spent five days last week in Kyoto, Japan, at the 18th annual United Nations Internet Governance Forum. I was there moderating one of several panels on Generative AI (GAI) because, just like the tech...
Device Decisions

Device Decisions

By Kerry Gallagher In research released by the Family Online Safety Institute, 65% of children agree “I wish my parents took my opinion into account more on what/how they manage tech use.” As this research indicates, adolescents are more likely to abide by tech...
Ask Trish: Deepfakes

Ask Trish: Deepfakes

By Trisha Prabhu “Hi Trish, I’ve been hearing all about deepfakes in the news these days. What are deepfakes and why are people so worried about them?” Hi there, and welcome back to Ask Trish! I hope you’re having a wonderful start to the week (and, depending on where...
Polly Klaas Tragedy Changed How We Look for Missing Children

Polly Klaas Tragedy Changed How We Look for Missing Children

by Larry Magid This post first appeared in the Mercury News Just over 30 years ago, on October 1, 1993, 12-year-old Polly Klaas was abducted from her home in Petaluma during a sleepover with two friends. Tragically, she was found dead more than two months later after...
Ask Trish: The US Supreme Court x Social Media

Ask Trish: The US Supreme Court x Social Media

By Trisha Prabhu “Hey Trish. I saw that the Supreme Court is hearing a case about social media. Can you explain what the case is about?” Hi there, and welcome back to Ask Trish! Happy October! I hope you’re all well and having a wonderful start to #spookyseason. Thank...
Ask Trish: Are We Doing Tech Right?

Ask Trish: Are We Doing Tech Right?

By Trisha Prabhu Me, thinking to myself late last week…“OMG…ConnectSafely’s new podcast, Are We Doing Tech Right? is now officially out! I’ve got to share that with our Ask Trish community!” Hi there, and welcome back to Ask Trish! I hope you’re all well and having a...