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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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TikTok adds time limit default for teens and has new...

The ConnectSafely Report with Larry Magid ·

2023/03/02

TikTok now defaults teens to 60 minutes a day. They can override that default, but if they do, they'll be prompted when they hit 100 minutes. The service is now giving parents the ability to set screen limits and view app time usage if they're using Family Pairing, which requires the teen to opt-in.

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Online grooming happens over time and may involve...

The ConnectSafely Report with Larry Magid ·

2023/02/16

Calahan Walsh from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children says that some people groom children online are known to the child so it's not about "stranger danger" but how that person is acting.

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Communications is key to online parenting

The ConnectSafely Report with Larry Magid ·

2023/02/16

Dr. Sameer Hinduja, co-director of the Cyberbullying Research Center talks about the importance of open communications and not blaming or punishing your children if they come to you with a problem they encounter onliine

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Civility includes pausing and thinking before you post

The ConnectSafely Report with Larry Magid ·

2023/02/09

ConnectSafely's Youth Advisor Trisha Prabhu, who is the creator of the ReThink Words App, says that taking a moment to pause before you say something -- perhaps even a joke that could be taken the wrong way -- goes a long way towards making the internet a kinder and more civil place.

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Utah Bill Threatens Internet Security & rights for...

The ConnectSafely Report with Larry Magid ·

2023/02/09

Utah's SB 152 would require parents to provide their government-issued ID and physical address in order for their child or teenager to access social media. The bill bans teens under 18 and even bans minors from being online between 10:30 p.m. and 6:30 a.m., empowering the government to usurp the rights of parents to supervise and manage teens’ screen time.

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How to speak with kids about real-world violence and...

The ConnectSafely Report with Larry Magid ·

2023/02/02

The deadly beating of Tyre Nichols by Memphis police officers is one of many horrific events that young people have been exposed to on TV and on the internet. In this ConnectSafely Report for CBS News Radio, we speak with Dr. Mitchell Prinstein, Chief Science Officer of the American Psychological Association.

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Tuesday is Safer Internet Day

The ConnectSafely Report with Larry Magid ·

2023/02/02

This Tuesday, February 7th is Safer Internet Day where school students, families and folks at work can talk about how to make the internet a safer and better place. ConnectSafely has resources, including videos, lesson plans and discussion topics as Larry Magid reports in this ConnectSafely Report for CBS News Radio.

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Meta's decision letting Trump back on represents the...

The ConnectSafely Report with Larry Magid ·

2023/01/26

Both the ACLU and the ADL have been very critical of Donald Trump but, when it comes to Meta's decision to re-instate Trump, the organizations disagree. ADL leans towards combatting hate speech while the ACLU is a strong component of free speech, even if they don't like the speaker.

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Be careful when consulting "Dr. Google"

The ConnectSafely Report with Larry Magid ·

2023/01/26

Search engines like Google can lead you to some great medical information, but sometimes it's either wrong or unnecessarily scary. That's where a doctor's advice is crucial

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How to tell if Twitter Blue Check Mark is earned or...

The ConnectSafely Report with Larry Magid ·

2023/01/19

That Blue Twitter checkmark used to mean that a person was who they said they were but you can now buy one for $8 a month. Still, there's a way to know if the person got that mark because they were deemed notable or if they just paid for i

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Free Crisis Text Line is as near as your phone

The ConnectSafely Report with Larry Magid ·

2023/01/19

The free Crisis Text Line provides help for anyone in crisis via text messaging or WhatsApp

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Sometimes it's OK to make screen time mistakes

The ConnectSafely Report with Larry Magid ·

2023/01/13

A parent and educator talks about how parents can help a teen come to their own conclusion about spending too much time online

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Malware impacts online banking

The ConnectSafely Report with Larry Magid ·

2023/01/13

There's Android malware that can compromise online banking and other apps.

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ChatGPT may be scary but it has a lot of potential

The ConnectSafely Report with Larry Magid ·

2023/01/13

Rather than ban ChatGPT, educators should use it as a teaching tool.

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Now is Good Time to Update Apps and OS

The ConnectSafely Report with Larry Magid ·

2023/01/13

If you’re using a computer with a very old operating system or even a recent version that’s in need of an update, you’re taking an unnecessary risk. The same goes for internet browsers and, for that matter, all your PC software and mobile apps.

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Twitch offers ways to help keep teens safer

The ConnectSafely Report with Larry Magid ·

2022/12/21

ConnectSafely's Parents Guide to Twitch offers advice on how to more safely use the streaming platfor.

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Will Twitter's "new" CEO make it safer?

The ConnectSafely Report with Larry Magid ·

2022/12/21

Elon Musk took an unscientific poll and nearly 60% said he should resign as CEO. But, assuming he does, will his replacement make Twitter any less chaotic?

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A virtual conference tackles metaverse safety issues

The ConnectSafely Report with Larry Magid ·

2022/12/15

In preparation for giving his own speech, in VR, at a metaverse safety council, Larry speaks with XRSI founder Kavya Pearlman about the mind altering life changes that this technology might bring.

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Twitter disbands its safety council

The ConnectSafely Report with Larry Magid ·

2022/12/15

ConnectSafely's Larry Magid, who served on Twitter's Trust and Safety Council, says that it was a big mistake to shut out a group of experts with a broad range of opinions on trust, safety and free speech.

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Grants of up to $1,000 to schools and nonprofit for...

The ConnectSafely Report with Larry Magid ·

2022/12/08

ConnectSafely offering grants of up to $1,000 to schools and nonprofit for local Safer Internet Day programs.

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