Facebook’s new Oversight Board has important work to do

Facebook’s new Oversight Board has important work to do

 by Larry Magid This post first appeared in the Mercury News In 2018, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced that the company would appoint a content oversight board to act as the final decision maker when it comes to content moderation decisions. Like the U.S....
Advice on Sexting, Sextortion and Revenge Porn

Advice on Sexting, Sextortion and Revenge Porn

The safest way to avoid a picture getting into the wrong hands is to never take it, allow it to be taken, or share it. Sadly, there are cases (sometimes called “revenge porn”) where someone shares pictures meant only for them — sometimes after a breakup. Never take...
Parenting and Working While Sheltering at Home

Parenting and Working While Sheltering at Home

 Podcast: ConnectSafely.org CEO Larry Magid chats with parent and veteran educator Kerry Gallagher about tips for parenting and educating kids at home. By Larry Magid With many communities under a “shelter at home” order and others smartly taking precautions, a...
Videos from Safer Internet Day 2020

Videos from Safer Internet Day 2020

Welcome remarks from Larry Magid, CEO of ConnectSafely; Leslie Boggs, President of National PTA; and Mountain View Mayor Margaret Abe-Koga. ConnectSafely CEO Larry Magid interviews camera phone creator Philippe Kahn. Moderator Tami Bhaumik talks creators with Roblox...
Parent’s and Educator’s Guide to Combatting Hate Speech

Parent’s and Educator’s Guide to Combatting Hate Speech

By Brittan Heller, JD and Larry Magid, Ed.D. Download Free Guide (PDF) Download Free Quick Guide (PDF) The internet is making it possible for people around the world to communicate with lightning speed and, for the most part, it’s a good thing. Whether it’s keeping up...