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Aug 2026
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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.
Larry Magid discusses the rising threat of artificial intelligence tools being used to manipulate ordinary photos of teenagers into explicit fake images, highlighting the dangers of harassment, humiliation, and sextortion while directing parents and teens to safety advice on ConnectSafely.org.
Larry Magid reports on a federal trial against Meta, where state attorneys general accuse Instagram and Facebook of using addictive features like infinite scroll and autoplay that encourage compulsive overuse and potential mental health harms among young users.
Larry Magid and Trisha Prabhu discuss why young people are expressing skepticism toward artificial intelligence, citing concerns about future job prospects, a loss of creativity, and the potential replacement of human relationships with AI chatbots.
Larry Magid and Kerry Gallagher address the debate over AI in education, suggesting that instead of banning the technology, schools should implement intentionally designed AI tools and provide professional training for teachers to use them effectively.
Larry Magid and Trisha Prabhu discuss why young people are expressing skepticism toward artificial intelligence, citing concerns about future job prospects, a loss of creativity, and the potential replacement of human relationships with AI chatbots.
Larry Magid and Kerry Gallagher address the debate over AI in education, suggesting that instead of banning the technology, schools should implement intentionally designed AI tools and provide professional training for teachers to use them effectively.
Larry Magid explains that while video games do not correlate with real-world violence, parents should be vigilant about the toxic and harassing behaviors, such as bullying and racism, present in live in-game chat features.
Larry Magid provides practical steps on how to handle non-consensual AI-generated explicit images, including saving evidence, reporting the content to platforms, contacting authorities, and seeking support from trusted adults.
Tech leaders and employees from major AI companies—including OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, and Meta—are asking governments to establish measures to slow down AI development if technology advances faster than it can be safely managed.
Dr. Cynthia Miller-Idriss discusses youth exposure to harmful online content, explaining that while many young people reject extremist material, individuals experiencing isolation, emotional dysregulation, or trauma remain particularly vulnerable.
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