Instagram recently introduced a new feature called Instagram Map, designed to let you share your last active location with friends and, despite reports to the contrary there are safeguards to protect user privacy and safety.

A recent MIT study found that generative AI can actually boost brain power—but only if it’s used at the right stage. When people first wrote on their own and then revised with AI, they showed stronger brain activity and better recall. But starting with AI led to weaker engagement and memory. ConnectSafely Education Director Kerry Gallagher said that it shows that generatve can be used in educatoin if thoughtfully designed and used at the right stages of the learning process

..Larry speaks with ConnectSafely Education Director Kerry Gallagher who says that getting a child their first phone or tablet should be less about what device they get and more about the behaviors and structures around that device. 

.Larry Magid speaks with ConnectSafely Education Director Kerry Gallagher about considerations for a child's first device. "They don't need all of the features at once right away. They don't need necessarily the ability to write e-mail, the ability to get on social media, the ability to watch YouTube, the ability to do research

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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