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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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The internet didn't start out as a money machine

The ConnectSafely Report with Larry Magid ·

2023/12/14

UCLA professor Leonard Kleinrock, one of the very early pioneers of what became the internet, says that one reason for the negative issues associated with todays internet is commercialization. "This is a money machine."

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VR program helps understand impact of racism

The ConnectSafely Report with Larry Magid ·

2023/12/07

A virtual reality experienced, developed by Columbia University professor Courtney Cogburn, helps people understand the impact of racism.

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Internet may not be the cause of teen mental health...

The ConnectSafely Report with Larry Magid ·

2023/12/07

Many blame the internet and social media for the increase in teen mental health issues, but the chief scientist of the American Psychological assocation says that other factors are at play.

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Critical thinking and Generative AI

The ConnectSafely Report with Larry Magid ·

2023/11/21

Generative AI is great but -- for kids and adults -- a litlle bit of critical thinking goes a long way

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Talk with kids about the safe use of their new...

The ConnectSafely Report with Larry Magid ·

2023/11/21

If you're giving your child or teen a phone or other connected device this holiday season, talk witht hem about safe and approrpatie use

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Grants for schools and community groups to teach...

The ConnectSafely Report with Larry Magid ·

2023/11/16

ConnectSafely is providing grants up to $1,000 to educators and non-profit community groups to present a Safer Internet Day program in February of next year. The deadline is Dec 15th this year.

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Research shows parents and teens optimistic about...

The ConnectSafely Report with Larry Magid ·

2023/11/16

Despite all the angst we hear about in the media, a survey conducted on behalf of the Family Online Safety Institute found that both parents and teens were cautiously optimistic when it comes to Generative AI.

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Our brain has two systems for evaluating potentially...

The ConnectSafely Report with Larry Magid ·

2023/11/09

Now that we're entering election season, expect to hear a lot of emotional appeals. There's a tendency to think about such information based on our emotions but, says ConnectSafely education director Kerry Gallagher, we have the capacity to think critically.

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President Biden issues executive order on AI safety

The ConnectSafely Report with Larry Magid ·

2023/11/09

President Biden issued an executive order on the Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence based on some guiding principles.

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AI conversation starters

The ConnectSafely Report with Larry Magid ·

2023/11/03

ConnectSafely's education director, Kerry Gallagher, has some conversation starters for families seeking to understand the advantages and risks of generative AI

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Reports finds frustration wth social media moderation

The ConnectSafely Report with Larry Magid ·

2023/11/03

A recent report found that influencers, journalists and activits are frustrated by the harm done by social media companies' reporting mechanisms and lack of response

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Managed Meta VR accounts for preteens

The ConnectSafely Report with Larry Magid ·

2023/10/05

Meta is allowing preteens to use its Quest virtual reality headsets but only with parental approval and supervision

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Polly Klaas tragedy changed how we look for missing...

The ConnectSafely Report with Larry Magid ·

2023/10/05

A new book, In Light of All Darkness, by Kim Cross chronicles the search, tragic death and aftermath of the 1993 kidnapping of Polly Klass, including how we have improved the way we search for missing children.

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Using Facebook to raise money for a cause

The ConnectSafely Report with Larry Magid ·

2023/09/28

ConnectSafely Education Director Kerry Gallagher writes about how online distractions can become inspirations for good and University of Florida professor Andrew Selepak talks about how Facebook can be used to raise money for a cause.

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Internet pioneer expressed concerns about how it...

The ConnectSafely Report with Larry Magid ·

2023/09/28

Airforce Major Josephy Haughney was manager of ARPANET, the military network that evolved into the internet when he expressed concerns about potential harms that could come from the network he helped manage.

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Internet pioneer Vint Cerf on benefits and challenges...

The ConnectSafely Report with Larry Magid ·

2023/09/21

Internet pioneer Vint Cerf pleased at much of the initial content that came out once the internet was made available to ordinary people but, like the rest of us, he has concerns about what's happening now.

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Apple's new child safety features

The ConnectSafely Report with Larry Magid ·

2023/09/21

Apple's new iOS operating system for iPhones and IPads has important child safety features along with safety information provided by ConnectSafely

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Meta's Oversight Board Explained

The ConnectSafely Report with Larry Magid ·

2023/09/14

Meta, formerly Facebook, has an independent board that can make binding decisions about content, including the ability to overrule staff decisions,

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Experts recommend you update your browser due to...

The ConnectSafely Report with Larry Magid ·

2023/09/14

A new flaw that affects Chrome, Edge and other major browser has experts recommending you do an update.

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Apps to get you outside

The ConnectSafely Report with Larry Magid ·

2023/09/07

There's no question that tech has created challenges when it comes to wellness, but there are plenty of apps that can help improve our well-being, including those that encourage us to get outside.

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