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Managing Privacy on Facebook

Aug 31, 2023

There’s an old saying, “Everyone complains about the weather, but nobody ever seems to do anything about it.” The same could be said about Facebook privacy.

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Generative AI: Reaping Rewards and Reducing Risks (Slide Show)

Jan 28, 2024

An introduction to Generative AI slide show, listing benefits and risks

Polly Klaas Tragedy Changed How We Look for Missing Children

Oct 4, 2023

Just over 30 years ago, on October 1, 1993, 12-year-old Polly Klass was abducted from her home in Petaluma during a sleepover with two friends.

Ask Trish: The US Supreme Court x Social Media

Oct 3, 2023

I saw that the Supreme Court is hearing a case about social media. Can you explain what the case is about?

Ask Trish: Are We Doing Tech Right?

Sep 26, 2023

ConnectSafely’s new podcast, Are We Doing Tech Right? is now officially out!

Parent’s Guide to Managed Meta Quest Accounts for Pre-Teens

Sep 21, 2023

Meta Quest headsets create immersive virtual reality experiences, blending real-world and VR content.

Generative AI: Reaping Rewards and Reducing Risks (Slide Show)

Jan 28, 2024

An introduction to Generative AI slide show, listing benefits and risks

Ask Trish: Phone Independence

Jun 7, 2022

Trish, I feel like my parents always invade my privacy on my phone. I just want space but they don’t give it to me! What do I do?

Quick-Guide to Cybersecurity

Jun 3, 2022

Why should we care about security? Insecure devices and accounts can jeopardize your privacy, financial well-being and even personal safety.

Is There a Relationship Between Tech Use and Gun Violence?

Jun 2, 2022

It was bullets, not bytes — that took the lives of 10 people in Buffalo and 21 people, including 19 elementary school students, in Uvalde, Texas. Still, some are blaming video games and social media, along with mental illness.

Exclusive Book Excerpt: ReThink the Internet – A Youth “Survival Guide” to the Internet

May 31, 2022

“ReThink the Internet” is a first-of-its-kind, “by-youth, for-youth” guide to help a 3rd-7th grade audience (and their parents, caregivers, and educators) navigate the digital world with confidence.

How to Delete What Google Knows About You

May 26, 2022

Like the weather, a lot of people like to complain about how Google impacts their privacy but, unlike the weather, there are things you can do about it.

Ask Trish: Mental Health Awareness Month

May 24, 2022

Mental Health Awareness Month is a time to raise awareness about mental health and the challenges millions of Americans – and many more global citizens – face with their mental health.

Pair of California Bills to Protect Kids Online Show Promise, but there are Concerns

May 19, 2022

California lawmakers are considering a pair of bills to regulate kids’ use of online services. The state’s tech laws can impact the entire country.

Ask Trish: My Debut Book, ReThink the Internet

May 17, 2022

My debut book, ReThink the Internet, the world’s first-ever by-youth, for-youth guide to safely navigating the digital world, is coming out at the end of this month, on May 31st.

Digital Wellness is Emotional Wellness

May 4, 2022

Emotional wellness is an area our society is, thankfully, working to build awareness and progress. In schools it is often called “SEL” or social emotional learning and it is sometimes the focus of “self care” content in popular media.

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Wellness and Safety

Google Doubles Down on Sleep Sensing

Apr 6, 2023

by Larry Magid This post first appeared in the Mercury News I have to admit, I’m a bit obsessive when it comes to sleep technology. Partially because I find it interesting and like to write about it, but also because I have been diagnosed with mild sleep apnea, which...

Benefits of Apple’s Image Abuse Scanning Outweigh Risks

Aug 12, 2021

by Larry Magid This post first appeared in the Mercury News Listen to "Apple is right to scan for child sex abuse material" Listen to the ConnectSafely Report for CBS News on why Apple is doing the right thing There has been quite a bit of controversy around...

Ask Trish: Marginalized Groups & Online Hate

Aug 3, 2021

“Is it just me, or do women and minorities face more hate online? Why is that? How can we stop it?” *Trigger Warning: This blog post contains distressing facts about and descriptions of harassment against women and marginalized groups.* Let me start by thanking you...

Ask Trish: The Pressure to Be Perfect

Jul 26, 2021

“I sometimes feel like the pressure to be perfect on social media can be so overwhelming. Do you have tips for managing social media anxiety and being authentic online?” First and foremost, let me start by saying: I get it and trust me, you’re not alone. I can’t tell...

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Podcasts

Facebook Global Head of Safety Antigone Davis

Apr 18, 2020

ConnectSafely’s Larry Magid and Kerry Gallagher interview Facebook Global Head of Safety Antigone Davis Podcast (Audio only)Listen to "Antigone Davis Facebook's Head of Global Safety on Facebook's response to Covid-19" on Spreaker.

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Videos

1. Generative AI for Families

2. Smart Digital Parenting: Navigating Screens with Children & Teens

3. New Gaming Research

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