Instagram Testing Age Verification Technology
Instagram has announced new ways to verify the approximate age of its users, including Face-Based-Age-Prediction (FBAP) technology that can anonymously determine a person’s approximate age.: How it works and why it matters
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What are the Screen Time Dynamics in your Family?
In a new survey of parents and teens released by Pew, there are some interesting key findings about families and screen time.
What are the Screen Time Dynamics in your Family?
In a new survey of parents and teens released by Pew, there are some interesting key findings about families and screen time.
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Wellness and Safety
Social Media Can Contribute to Despair about War but also Provide Relief
by Larry Magid This post first appeared in the Mercury News Like many people, I've spent a lot of time in front of my phone, computer and TV, focused on the war in Ukraine. On some TV news programs, it's literally the only subject covered, sometimes in minute detail. ...
Data Refute President’s Linkage Between Violent Videogames & Mass Shootings
President Trump links recent mass shootings with violent video games. by Larry Magid Scroll down for podcast interview with Dr. Christopher Ferguson In his address to the nation following a weekend of two mass shootings, President Trump made a reference to violent...
Overall Increase in Cyberbullying — Girls 3 Times More Likely To Be Cyberbullied Than Boys
by Larry Magid The National Center for Educational Statistics is out with its 2016 to 2017 report on bullying at school. Overall, the bullying rate hasn't changed much from 2014 to 2015. In the latest report it's 20.2% of students compared to 20.8% in the previous...
FaceApp Requires Caution, Not Fear
By Larry Magid There are four lessons when it comes to FaceApp. Number one, it’s important to understand the privacy implications of it and every other app you use. Number two, don’t believe every rumor you hear about horrible things apps might do. Number three, don’t...
Podcasts
Relay ‘Walkie-Talkie’ & Other Tech for Families with Young Children
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/connectsafely/2018/10/04/tech-for-young-kids-with-larry-magid-kerry-gallagher.mp3 listen to Larry Magid and Kerry Gallagher talk about tech for young kids ConnectSafely's CEO Larry Magid and K-12 Education Director Kerry Gallagher talk...
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1. Generative AI for Families
2. Smart Digital Parenting: Navigating Screens with Children & Teens
3. New Gaming Research
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