The ConnectSafely Report with Larry Magid

A global study by Snap reveals that 35 percent of young people who create deepfakes do so for harmful reasons, prompting ConnectSafely education director Kerry Gallagher to share parental guidance on evaluating AI media, defining harmful jokes, and maintaining open communication.

A Pew Research study shows that 21 percent of American adults and 38 percent of adults under 30 get their news from social media influencers, while ConnectSafely youth advisor Juliana Bryant advises young adults on checking sources, verifying sponsorships, and avoiding algorithm echo chambers.

Larry Magid warns about scammers exploiting Medicare open enrollment, upcoming elections, and holiday shopping, advising listeners to avoid unsolicited contacts and verify details on official websites.

Larry Magid and ConnectSafely Education Director Kerry Gallagher discuss FBI warnings regarding fraudsters targeting student athletes and share best practices for safe recruitment verification.

Larry Magid reports on the risks associated with sports betting and prediction markets, including gambling addiction, financial losses, and exposure to scams. He cautions that young people are especially vulnerable to advertisements making betting look like an easy game, explains that prediction markets differ from traditional stock market investing, and advises listeners never to bet money they cannot afford to lose. File Name:

To raise analytical, AI-literate children, parents can draw on strategies from Anthropic’s research.

Tech platforms are moving beyond self-reported birth dates toward AI-driven age-assurance methods, such as account activity analysis and selfie verification, while also examining privacy concerns and debates over who should verify age.

A JAMA study linked high screen time with slightly lower academic and developmental outcomes. The study does not prove causation, says ConnectSafely education director Kerry Gallagher, who shares practical tips for parents to encourage healthy offline activities.

After the voluntary agreement between the White House and AI industry leaders, Larry Magid weighs the challenges of fast-paced technological innovation against the potential risks of self-regulation and the need for thoughtful government policy.

Pew Research study finds that 35% of web pages published after ChatGPT show signs of AI authorship. Kerry Gallagher discusses how parents and students can identify AI-generated text and evaluate reliable sources.