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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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Most Americans encounter scam emails, texts and calls

The ConnectSafely Report with Larry Magid ·

2025/08/14

A high percentage of Americans say they often get scam emails, texts or phone calls and many have lost money to them, according to Pew Resarch

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Back to school study and safety tips

The ConnectSafely Report with Larry Magid ·

2025/08/14

As kids go back to school, parents and caregivers need to understand school tech policies, review some basic safety tips and know that kids are likely to use generative AI.

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Instagram adds location sharing

The ConnectSafely Report with Larry Magid ·

2025/08/06

You can now share your location on Instagram which can be fun but can also be dangerous. Make sure you or your teen know the risks and how to avoid them.

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1 in 3 teens are using AI companions

The ConnectSafely Report with Larry Magid ·

2025/08/06

Seventy-two percent of teens have tried AI companions, and over half (52%) use them regularly—interacting with them at least a few times a month. But there is good news about how they use these services

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UK Online Safety Act tougher than proposed US law

The ConnectSafely Report with Larry Magid ·

2025/08/01

The United Kingdom is now fully enforcing its Online Safety Act, which was passed by Parliament in 2023. The law, which calls for shielding all users from illegal content with special protections for children including the use of age assurance tools. Some US states have enacted laws with similar goals and the US Senate has passed the less ambitious Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA), which has not yet passed the House.

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Cyberbullying on the rise

The ConnectSafely Report with Larry Magid ·

2025/08/01

Recent research from the Cyberbullying Research Center shows that cyberbullying is on the rise

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Scams targeting teens

The ConnectSafely Report with Larry Magid ·

2025/07/24

If a child or teen in your life is impacted by an online scam, don't blame the victim. Let them know you have their back.

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AI and teen well being

The ConnectSafely Report with Larry Magid ·

2025/07/24

The American Psychological Association has recommendations regarding the impact of AI on adolescent well-being.

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Better sleep

The ConnectSafely Report with Larry Magid ·

2025/07/17

Teens need 8 to 10 hours of sleep a night but most aren't getting it. ConnectSafely's education director has suggestions

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AI regulation

The ConnectSafely Report with Larry Magid ·

2025/07/17

The UN's Internet Governance Forum shined an international spotlight on AI regulation. Some argued for strict rules while others warned against overregulation. Some regulations do make sense but not if they try to micromanage the technology.

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Social media privacy

The ConnectSafely Report with Larry Magid ·

2025/07/11

Make sure you’ve buttoned down your privacy on social media apps and sites.

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Location sharing

The ConnectSafely Report with Larry Magid ·

2025/07/03

Sharing you location via your phone can be very helpful, but there are also some risks.

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Kids and AI chatbots

The ConnectSafely Report with Larry Magid ·

2025/07/03

Discuss AI chatbots with your kids. It may seem obvious that they’re not human, but it’s easy to subconsciously treat them as if they are.

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Parental controls

The ConnectSafely Report with Larry Magid ·

2025/06/26

Parental controls, including the ones that come standard on phones and PCs, can be useful, but they can’t replace regular conversations with your kids.

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Password managers

The ConnectSafely Report with Larry Magid ·

2025/06/26

Using a good password manager can enable you to use unique and strong passwords for each of your sites and apps.

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Are apps listening to your conversations?

The ConnectSafely Report with Larry Magid ·

2025/06/19

Are your apps listening to your conversations? Probably not, but they have other ways to know a lot about you.

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AI scams

The ConnectSafely Report with Larry Magid ·

2025/06/19

Red flags to watch out for to prevent falling for an AI scam.

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Tech break can improve mental health for teens as...

The ConnectSafely Report with Larry Magid ·

2025/06/12

ConnectSafely education director Kerry Gallagher shares tips on how parents can help their teens (and themselves) take much-needed short tech breaks.

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Apple rolling out child and teen safety tools

The ConnectSafely Report with Larry Magid ·

2025/06/12

Apple is rolling out new tools to help parents keep their kids safe online. With this fall’s software update, parents will get more control over their child’s or teen’s use of an iPhone, iPad, or Mac.

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The Take It Down act

The ConnectSafely Report with Larry Magid ·

2025/06/05

There's a new law that makes non-consensual sharing of intimate images a federal crime, but it won't eliminate the crime. You still need to know what to do if you're a victim.

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