What Does Too Much Screen Time Do to Kids Brains?
Dr. Jennifer Cross, developmental and behavioral pediatrics expert, explains the harmful effects of too much screen time on early childhood development. Source: NewYork-Presbyterian
NEW Netflix Parental Controls (via Protect Young Minds)
Have you updated your Netflix parental controls lately? We’ll help you get it set up in minutes with our quick and easy guide. Source: Protect Young Minds
Dangers of Discord (via Protect Young Minds)
Is Discord safe for teens? Learn the dangers of Discord and how you can make it a safer space for your teen. Source: Protect Young Minds
Algorithms and Amplification: How Social Media Platforms’ Design Choices Shape Our Discourse and Our Minds | United States Senate Committee on the Judiciary
United States Senate Committee on the Judiciary Source: www.judiciary.senate.gov
Hackers Used to Be Humans. Soon, AIs Will Hack Humanity
Like crafty genies, AIs will grant our wishes, and then hack them, exploiting our social, political, and economic systems like never before. Source: Wired
Why Do We Let Corporations Profit From Rape Videos? (via www.nytimes.com)
With help from Google, XVideos lets people leer at the worst moment in a child’s life. Source: www.nytimes.com
Utah Passes Critical Solution to Protect Kids from Pornography on Smartphones and Tablets
The National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE) applauds Utah’s passage of the Device Filter Amendments (HB 72), that requires manufacturers of smartphones and tablets sold in Utah to activate existing filters that block out sexually explicit material that is “harmful to minors” under Utah law. Source: National Center on Sexual Exploitation
YouTube launches new ‘supervised mode’ for kids – but warns it will ‘make mistakes’
YouTube says its moderation system ‘will make mistakes and will continue to evolve over time’ Source: The Independent
Prodigy – Campaign for Commercial Free Childhood
Prodigy, a math game played by millions of students across the U.S., uses manipulative tactics to get kids to want an expensive membership. Source: Campaign for Commercial Free Childhood
iWise Alliance
Many parents and caregivers have been telling me they are interested in finding like-minded people to chat and create screen-free activity groups with. If you are one of them, send me an email and we’ll start building these healthy iWise connections! Cheryl@iWiseLiving.com Don’t worry, your information will not be shared….
