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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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AI ban in budget bill

The ConnectSafely Report with Larry Magid ·

2025/06/05

The "One Big Beautiful" budget bill has a clause that would remove states' ability to enact or enforce AI regulations.

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1:01

Proximity to phone can impact test results

The ConnectSafely Report with Larry Magid ·

2025/05/29

ConnectSafely Education Director Kerry Gallagher reports on some fascinating research on the relationship between where students put their phones and how well they do on tests

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2025 Family Online Safety Institute Child Safety Study

The ConnectSafely Report with Larry Magid ·

2025/05/29

A study from the Family Online Safety Institute finds that 89% of kids say they feel comfortable turning to their parents if something online makes them feel unsafe. And 83% of parents agree. Less than half of parents use parental controls on devices like phones, tablet and laptops, even though those who do report lower screen time and greater peace of mind.

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Benefits of music even while working or studying

The ConnectSafely Report with Larry Magid ·

2025/05/22

Listening to music can enhance your happiness, creativity and productivity but not while you're trying to concentrate

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0:59

The 5 Ms of Digital Wellness

The ConnectSafely Report with Larry Magid ·

2025/05/22

Boston Children's Hospital Digital Wellness Lab has articulated the five M's of digital Wellness: Model, Mentor, Monitor, Mastery and Meaning.

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1:00

Teens concerned about social media and mental health

The ConnectSafely Report with Larry Magid ·

2025/05/15

A Pew Research survey finds that many teens do worry about the impact of social media on mental health.

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How to keep your phone running all day

The ConnectSafely Report with Larry Magid ·

2025/05/15

A phone with a dead battery can impact your safety in an emergency. Here's how to keep yours running all day.

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Parental controls

The ConnectSafely Report with Larry Magid ·

2025/05/08

Worried about how your kids are using tech? Most devices and services offer parental management tools.

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Handwriting vs. typing

The ConnectSafely Report with Larry Magid ·

2025/05/08

What helps children learn better, handwriting or typing?

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Is it rude to look at your phone around others?

The ConnectSafely Report with Larry Magid ·

2025/05/01

ConnectSafely Youth Advisor Trish Prabhu says checking your phone occasionally around others isn't automatically rude — but context matters. She recommends being upfront about why you're doing it and making sure it doesn't become a habit that pulls you away from the people you're with.

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1:00

Immigrants vulnerable to online scams

The ConnectSafely Report with Larry Magid ·

2025/05/01

We all have to deal with online scams, but immigrants at or near the border are especially vulnerable says Austin, TX-based immigration attorney Kate Lincoln-Goldfinch

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1:00

Roblox Parental Controls

The ConnectSafely Report with Larry Magid ·

2025/04/24

Lots of kids and teens are using the popular Roblox gaming platform and parents have access to controls to limit who they can chat with, what types of games they can play and how much time they can spend on the platform.

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Advice on what to do besides staring at your phone

The ConnectSafely Report with Larry Magid ·

2025/04/24

.ConnectSafely Youth Advisor Trisha Prabhu has advice for kids and parents on things you can do instead of looking at your phone

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1:00

Google Wallet will soon be available for kids

The ConnectSafely Report with Larry Magid ·

2025/04/17

Google is rolling out Wallet for kids. If your child has an Android phone, you’ll soon be able to enable them to make payments and access loyalty cards and passes, such as boarding passes and event tickets.

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Ways to fact check posts

The ConnectSafely Report with Larry Magid ·

2025/04/17

If you see something online that might not be true, there are ways to help verify it

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Virtual companions can be fun but they're not real...

The ConnectSafely Report with Larry Magid ·

2025/04/03

ConnectSafely education director Kerry Gallagher on talking with teens about virtual companions.

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1:01

Eliminate filters to reclaim online humanity

The ConnectSafely Report with Larry Magid ·

2025/04/03

ConnectSafely Youth Advisory Trisha Prabhu on why filters are a bad idea

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Teens and online gambling

The ConnectSafely Report with Larry Magid ·

2025/03/26

A substantial percentage of teens have engaged in online gambling and sports betting, which exposes them to advertising for even more gambling sites.

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RSA Conference to include AI and changing...

The ConnectSafely Report with Larry Magid ·

2025/03/26

The upcoming RSA security conference will include plenty of talk about AI in the context of global geopolitical changes and events.said Acohido, editor of The Last Watchdog on Privacy & Security.

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1:01

Sextortion Scams Target Teenage Boys

The ConnectSafely Report with Larry Magid ·

2025/03/13

Sextortion is a growing crime that targets mostly teenage boys.

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