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Voice Cloning Makes Virtual Kidnapping More Convincing

May 4, 2023

Criminals are using AI to clone the voice of a supposed kidnapping victim to make the call even more convincing.

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Parent’s Guide to TikTok

May 23, 2023

Parents don’t need to be tech experts to help teens use TikTok safely.

Parent’s Guide to Discord

Jul 11, 2023

Discord supports voice, video, and text chat with over 150 million monthly users.

Ask Trish: Going a Whole Day…Phone-Free

Aug 15, 2023

Trish, I dare you to go phone-free for a day! Do you think you can do it? I’m honestly curious what that would be like.

Parent’s Guide to Google Search

Jan 4, 2023

Parental involvement and productive conversations are crucial for ensuring safe and appropriate experiences.

You’ve probably heard the term “metaverse,” which is being embraced by numerous tech companies. The company formerly known as Facebook is so committed to the idea, that it’s renamed itself “Meta” to symbolize its deep dive into this new online world.

Parent and Guardian Guide to Meta Horizon Worlds

Apr 18, 2023

Meta Horizon Worlds is now open to teens ages 13 to 17. Here’s what parents and teens need to know about navigating the social VR app safely.

Computing Has Gone Full Circle, and It’s Time to Go Back a Bit

Nov 11, 2021

My very first computer was a Cyber 70. I didn’t own it nor did I ever get within a few feet of it. It was a giant mainframe housed at the University of Massachusetts Amherst Graduate Research Center.

Digital Wellness is Physical Wellness

Nov 2, 2021

Physical wellness is often associated with sleep, nutrition, and exercise but your technology habits are also having an influence.

Ask Trish: Being Funny vs. Mean, Online Edition

Nov 2, 2021

Dear Trish: My friends and I love to joke around online. But recently one of my friends said something on social media that actually hurt another friend’s feelings. How can we tell if we’re being mean or funny online?

Removing Child Images from Google Search

Oct 28, 2021

Google has announced a new policy that allows people under 18 or their parents or guardians to request the removal of images in Google search. This does not necessarily remove them from the internet and Google suggests that you also contact the website to request they...

Smart Glasses are Yet Another Privacy Challenge

Sep 9, 2021

Smart glasses are here to stay. What you should know about the implications for your privacy.

FBI Issues Warning About Sextortion After Arrest in Teen Death

Dec 22, 2022

The FBI, the Department of Homeland Security and the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) issued a joint national public safety alert on financial sextortion schemes.

Avoiding ‘Zoom Fatigue’

Oct 21, 2021

Over the past couple of years there has been an increased focus on screen time. Much of this has to do with the pandemic that has forced both adults and children into video meetings and learning during times when it was considered unsafe to gather in person.

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Wellness and Safety

Ask Trish: Telling a Parent You’re Being Cyberbullied

Sep 6, 2022

By Trisha Prabhu I’m scared to tell my parents I’m being cyberbullied. What should I do? Hi, and thank you so much for this incredibly important question. First and foremost, I want to start by saying how sorry I am that you’re experiencing cyberbullying. Online...

New Research & Resources for Online Wellness

Mar 18, 2021

By Larry Magid This post first appeared in the Mercury News It’s been a big week when it comes to resources for promoting wellness and helping protect children online. Instagram announced that it will now prevent adults from sending messages to people under 18 who...

Every Day Can Be ‘Safer Internet Day’

Feb 14, 2021

Officially, Safer Internet Day was Tuesday, February 9th, recognized in more than 100 countries around the world. But, in the U.S., the official Safer Internet Day celebration was online and asynchronous, which means all of the resources, videos and activities...

ReThink Founder on How App Promotes Kindness & Decency

Feb 11, 2021

ReThink founder and CEO Trisha Prabhu on what motivated her to create the app by Larry Magid ReThink founder Trisha Prabhu is on a mission. The 20-year-old Harvard student, who created the first version of the app when she was 13, is out to "help cultivate the next...

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Parenting and Working While Sheltering at Home

Mar 18, 2020

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...

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