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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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