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The ConnectSafely Report with Larry Magid

A twice-weekly report from ConnectSafely in partnership with CBS News Radio, produced by the nonprofit internet safety organization, ConnectSafely.org and hosted by former CBS News Technology Analyst Larry Magid. The report will cover a wide range of topics including security and scams, cyberbullying, election security meddling and social media.

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All Episodes

1:00

Could your sleep tracker be giving you too much...

The ConnectSafely Report with Larry Magid ·

2024/06/06

Dr. Logan Schnieder, a sleep doctor and Clinical Lead for Sleep Health, Google Health.says that it's important to put the data from your sleep tracker into context to avoid "orthosomnia," poor sleep resulting from a quest for perfect sleep.

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1:00

Good and bad news from Pew survey on teens and video...

The ConnectSafely Report with Larry Magid ·

2024/05/30

80% of teens say that harrassment is a problem with video games, according to a recent Pew survey. But video games, says ConnectSafely education director Kerry Gallagher also help bring teens closer to their friends.

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1:00

Using ChatGPT to structure your thoughts

The ConnectSafely Report with Larry Magid ·

2024/05/30

Some people worry that ChatGPT can be used to create content and misrepresent it as if it's your own, but ConnectSafely Youth Advisory Trishia Prabhu says it can be used to help structure your own thoughts.

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1:01

Teen mental health issues not all a result of tech use

The ConnectSafely Report with Larry Magid ·

2024/05/23

There has been an increase in mental health issues among teens and some blame social media but there are other explanations for these issues and the research shows that the connection between tech use and wellness is more complex and nuanced than some people claim.

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1:00

Helping teens understand phone distractions

The ConnectSafely Report with Larry Magid ·

2024/05/23

During the course of a one hour class, 20 students got 190 notifcations from their phone. ConnectSafely education director Kerry Gallagher suggests that parents ask their kids to think about how their phones may be distracting them.

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1:00

News Literacy Project

The ConnectSafely Report with Larry Magid ·

2024/05/16

Larry speaks with News Literacy Project's Peter Adams about the election and misinformation

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0:59

Talk with your kids about cyberbullying

The ConnectSafely Report with Larry Magid ·

2024/05/16

Advice from ConnectSafely education director Kerry Gallagher about talking with your kids about cyberbullying

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1:01

Catfishing can break your heart and your piggy bank

The ConnectSafely Report with Larry Magid ·

2024/05/09

Advice from ConnectSafely education directory Kerry Gallagher on how to avoid being a victim of catfishing, when a person uses false information and images to create a fake identity online with the intention to trick, harass, or scam another person.

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1:01

Summertime and screentime

The ConnectSafely Report with Larry Magid ·

2024/05/09

Kids will soon be out of school for the summer, but that doesn't necessarily mean lots more screentime. Advice from ConnectSafely CEO Larry Magid and youth advisor Trisha Prabhu.

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1:00

Are self-driving cars dangerous?

The ConnectSafely Report with Larry Magid ·

2024/05/02

There are worries about the safety of self-driving cars, including Tesla's so-called Full Self Driving. But they have come a long way and are moving towards being a safe way to travel.

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1:00

TikTok teen safety policies on par with competitors

The ConnectSafely Report with Larry Magid ·

2024/05/02

TikTok is in the news because of a potential ban, but when it comes to teen safety, it's on par with its competitors.

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0:58

Potential security dangers of public USB chargers and...

The ConnectSafely Report with Larry Magid ·

2024/04/26

ConnectSafely education director Kerry Gallagher on the dangers of hack attacks from plugging devices into public USB chargers or leaving your Bluetooth on when it's not in use.

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1:00

Neuralink technology has great potential but it's not...

The ConnectSafely Report with Larry Magid ·

2024/04/25

Neuralink technology already makes it possible to implant chips in the human brain to monitor or help patients use their brains to manipulate objects. It has great potential but it's not without risk.

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1:00

Will AI take over your job?

The ConnectSafely Report with Larry Magid ·

2024/04/09

ConnectSafely blogger and youth advisor Trisha Prabhu says that it depends on the type of AI, the type of job and your timeline.

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1:00

Some young people have a gambling problem

The ConnectSafely Report with Larry Magid ·

2024/04/09

ConnectSafely education director Kerry Gallagher says that too many children and teens have an onlne gambling problem

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1:00

Smartphone wellness settings

The ConnectSafely Report with Larry Magid ·

2024/04/04

Your and your children's smartphones can be intrusive but there are ways to turn off notifications and other interuptions, at least for a little while.

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1:01

Dealing with stress from constant news reports

The ConnectSafely Report with Larry Magid ·

2024/04/04

Our phones, along with TV and radio, can be an almost constant source of disturbing news, says psychologist and Emerson College professor Dr. Jessie Quintero Johnson. But it can also help mobilize us to try to do something.

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1:01

Combatting online hate speech

The ConnectSafely Report with Larry Magid ·

2024/03/27

When it comes to hate speech, words can be harmful.

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1:00

How to protect yourself against ransomeware

The ConnectSafely Report with Larry Magid ·

2024/03/27

Full backups and good computer hygene are your best defenses against ransomware.

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1:00

Sharing personal info with Generative AI Systems

The ConnectSafely Report with Larry Magid ·

2024/03/20

Some people share intimate information with generative AI systems which is why we need assurances of anonymity and confidentiality

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