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Larry Magid
@larrymagid
Tech journalist & internet safety activist
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TikTok's Tracy Elizabeth (_tracyelizabeth) is always interesting and fun to talk to as our found out doing this short video which will be featured in 's #SaferInternetDay family program.
youtu.be/m6f8CvRkdh0
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Always love chatting with Laura Higgins.
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As part of our #SaferInternetDay video series, @ConnectSafely spoke with @Roblox director of civility @laurahiggins_ about how kids can more safely use the gaming platform.
If you have kids on Roblox, you should watch this video.
youtu.be/hixfSipHN6k
Utah SB 152 would take away the free speech rights of persons under 18 and require all social media users (kids & adults) to submit ID which is a huge security & privacy risk + it can chill free speech of both adults & youth.
le.utah.gov/~2023/bills/st
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Tues is #SaferInternetDay and that's the topic of this 1-minute Report for . What you can do to help make the internet a safer and better place.
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So pleased to be able to get this interview on such a timely and important topic. Thank you
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On the 1-min @ConnectSafely Report for @CBSNewsRadio We speak with Dr. Mitchell Prinstein, chief scientists for American Psychological Asso @APA about kids media exposure to real world violence & brutality like what recently happened in Memphis.
spreaker.com/episode/526180
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The 1-min Report for explores and 's disagreement regarding #Meta's decision to reinstate Donald Trump -- an example of the battle between competing rights.
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Very cool to see St. John’s Prep taking a proactive but non panicking approach to a promising yet far from perfect potential learning tool.
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This is how my school is handling #ChatGPT and other AI tools that are in the news. There’s a lot of hype in the media, but in real life the teachers and students are working together.
youtu.be/Sgw_eMOVrn0
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It's News Literacy Week. has a new video with basic media and news literacy tips for families. It's < 5minutes long.
youtube.com/watch?v=_EzrIL
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I'm moderating the family oriented data privacy virtual panel for #DataPrivacyWeek event tomorrow (Tues) at 9 AM PT/noon ET
Details and registration link here:
staysafeonline.org/programs/event
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There is a way to tell if that blue Twitter check mark was earned or paid for as part of the $8 a month Twitter Blue service. Hear about it on the 1-minute Report for
spreaker.com/episode/524859
#TwitterBlue
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Our Report for features Dr. of speaking at the Conference about this free life saving service.
spreaker.com/episode/524859
#fosi #CrisisTextLine
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In this Report for , educator Kerry Gallagher () talks about how her daughter spending a bit too much time online led to a teachable moment in a sound bite from her talk on panel. #FOSI2022
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For my fellow friends. Here is a checklist to prepare for a possible power outage.
larrysworld.com/disaster/
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Educators -- Create a Safer Internet Day Program for Your School
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So proud of youth advisor @TrishPabhu. I’ve read this book and agree it’s a great teaching tool for young internet users.
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I'm so honored that ReThink the Internet was selected as one of 36 @IllinoisReads books for 2023 (in the 6th - 8th grade category)! Truly grateful for the recognition from my home state, and can't wait to see more Illinois youth spreading kindness and positivity online.
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Missed out on October Vault Hours with ? Watch the replay to catch up: btwrdn.com/3vsZyiV #cybersecurity
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Here is #Parents Guide to Search. Everything you need to know to help protect your child when using search.
Deadline for US #schools and community groups applying for $1K #saferinternetday grant from is 12/31. Don't miss out.
SIDUSA.org/grants
#edchat #edtech #educators
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On TWiT, the panel discusses @ConnectSafely giving out #grants to schools & nonprofits, VR pioneer leaving Meta, & @Netflix giving advertisers money back after missing viewership goals. Listen to @LeoLaporte, @JasonHiner, @MikeElgan, & @LarryMagid here: twit.tv/shows/this-wee
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This week's Report for explores whether the new #TwitterCEO that says he'll appoint will make the platform less chaotic.
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I'm still on Twitter but you can now also follow me on Mastodon.
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In a recent survey conducted with TikTok, 82% of parents said it's important to spend tme using the same platform as their children to better understand or facilitate conversations. Check out ConnectSafely's parent's guide to TikTok to learn how the platform works.
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I'm still here but, WAPO reports that some tech journalists have been suspended from Twitter.
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My latest column + Report on this week's #metaversesafetyweek conference, including interview with founder
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Twitter has dissolved the Trust & Safety Council
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I'll be giving a keynote at the Conference at 3:50 PT/6:50 ET Wednesday Dec 13th. I'll be in VR but you can join via any device for free. Register here:
eventbrite.com/e/metaverse-sa
#msw2022 #metaversesafety #onlnesafety
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Especially if is driving the AI. And, as you know , I speak from thousands of miles of experience with #FSDBeta
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If the AI is driving your car it will do some really crazy shit if you let it.
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It's true. Most of my VR interactions have been chats with people I met in various plazas or networking places in VRChat or Horizon Worlds, but my conversation with was meaningful. After a while the tech became background noise and I focused on the conversation.
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During the technical onboarding today for the @MetaSafetyWeek, @larrymagid told me , “this is one of the most meaningful experiences I have had in #VirtualReality”
All week, I have been interacting with so many world leaders, with a purpose to safeguard the #Metaverse
twitter.com/MetaSafetyWeek…
twitter.com/MetaSafetyWeek…1
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1-minute Report for on 's tools for preserving and sharing your digital legacy and animating photos yourself or deceased ancestors. Includes sound from co-founder & COO Daniel Sieberg ()
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This Ask Trish "Online Diet Culture" post on sheds light on important issues for everyone -- not just 's mostly teen audience. I'm decades way from being a teen but it resonated with me.
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Very proud of the way represented at #FOSI2022 conference. Here's a link to the panel she was on with other incredible parents and experts.
youtube.com/watch?v=lRgXol
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Surveys Shed Light on Teen and Parent Feelings about Social Media. Blog post with details and links to survey reports from , and +
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There are things you can do if your #Facebook or other social media accounts are hacked or you're impersonated. Advice from and on the Report for .
spreaker.com/episode/519296
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The survey from & found Parents, who best promote safe and responsible online experiences are savvy social media users, with 77% having a presence on at least one online or social media platform.
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A survey released today from and found that 82% of parents think it's important to spend time using the same online platforms as their teens. Lots more at newsroom.tiktok.com/en-us/helping-
#FOSI2022 #onlnesafety
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Hi all at #FOSI2022. If you are in touch with any educators or community organizations, please check out our $1,000 grant program to support local Safer Internet Day programs this Feb at
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One of this week's Reports for is on 5 things you should ask before giving personal info to a company or organization (with help from Privacy Canada & Dr. Shamel Addas of
spreaker.com/episode/518540
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Twitter and Meta layoffs are horrible for those affected but they can impact everyone, if they cut their trust and safety teams. One of this week's Reports for
spreaker.com/episode/518542
#OnlineSafety
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