The ConnectSafely Report with Larry Magid

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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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The ConnectSafely Report with Larry Magid

National Association for Media Literacy Education making an impact

25 JUN 2024 · We have had some progress when it comes to media literacy thanks in part to the work of the National Association for Media Literacy Education

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Internet has benefits and challenges for LGBTQ Youth

25 JUN 2024 · A survey from the Human Rights Campaign and the University of Connecticut found that nearly all LGBTQ+ youth go onlikne but most f them encounter negative content.

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LGBTQ+ Community Underrepresented in Tech Workforce

20 JUN 2024 · ConnectSafely Youth Advisor and blogger Trisha Prabhu says that members of LGBTQ+ Community are underrepresented in the the workforce, which impacts users as well as workers.

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Surgeon General's call for a warning label on social media is a bad idea

20 JUN 2024 · Surgeon General Vivek H. Murthy has called for a warning label on social media platforms, but ConnectSafely CEO Larry Magid thinks it's a bad idea.

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Video explains GAI to parents

13 JUN 2024 · A ConnectSafely animated video explains generative AI to parents, including benefits, risks and how to talk with your teen about how they're using it.

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There is help and hope if you're a victim of a sexualized deep fake

13 JUN 2024 · Even if you become a victim of a sexualized deep fake, there are things you can do to get it taken down. And, even though it can be traumatic, you will recover says ConnectSafely Youth Advisor, Trish Prabhu.

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Misinformation vs Disinformation

6 JUN 2024 · ConnectSafely Education Director Kerry Gallagher explains the difference beween misinformation and disinformation and the need for media literacy.

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Could your sleep tracker be giving you too much information

6 JUN 2024 · Dr. Logan Schnieder, a sleep doctor and Clinical Lead for Sleep Health, Google Health.says that it's important to put the data from your sleep tracker into context to avoid "orthosomnia," poor sleep resulting from a quest for perfect sleep.

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Good and bad news from Pew survey on teens and video games

30 MAY 2024 · 80% of teens say that harrassment is a problem with video games, according to a recent Pew survey. But video games, says ConnectSafely education director Kerry Gallagher also help bring teens closer to their friends.

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Using ChatGPT to structure your thoughts

30 MAY 2024 · Some people worry that ChatGPT can be used to create content and misrepresent it as if it's your own, but ConnectSafely Youth Advisory Trishia Prabhu says it can be used to help structure your own thoughts.

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