Podcast
The ConnectSafely Report with Larry Magid
Hosted by ConnectSafely · EN
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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AI Chatbots expose teens to risks
2w ago00:00:59Tap to summarizeA new report shows that more than 60% of online teens have used AI chatbots, which exposes them to risks
Transcribe →AI making scammers more effective
2w ago00:01:00Tap to summarizeThanks to AI, scammers are getting smarter, faster and more convincing
Transcribe →AI voice cloning
3w ago00:01:00Tap to summarizeThere is nothing new about scam calls, but AI has made them more convincing and harder to detect.
Transcribe →Uber for older adults
3w ago00:01:00Tap to summarizeUber now has a program for seniors who need help arranging rides.
Transcribe →Have online safety talk when kids are young
May 1400:01:00Tap to summarizeEven if your child is as young as 9 and doesn't have a device, it's not too early to talk about online safety.
Transcribe →Be careful before completing transactions
May 1400:01:01Tap to summarizeBe very careful before making non cancelable reservations or transactions. You may not be able to get your money back if you make a mistake.
Transcribe →How Teens are Using Snapchat, Instagram and TikTok
May 700:01:00Tap to summarizeTeens are using Snapchat, Instagram and TikTok in different ways but research finds that most teens self-report that it has no positive or negative impact on mental health though there are issues regarding bullying and harassment.
Transcribe →Teen Online Gambling -- what parents can do
May 700:01:01Tap to summarizeOnline gambling is for adults only but an increasing number of kids are doing it. ConnectSafely Educatin Director Kerry Gallagher advises parents on conversations they can have with their teens,
Transcribe →Parental controls balance
Apr 3000:01:00Tap to summarizeThere needs to be a balance between helping parents protect their kids and avoiding overly complex parental control tools.
Transcribe →Pushing back against big tech
Apr 3000:01:01Tap to summarizeYoung people are starting to push back against Big Tech.
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