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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

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….

Childhood 2.0 Discussion Guide Flipbook

Did you watch Childhood 2.0? If so, you’re likely wondering “What can I do?” Follow this link for a free, fun “flipbook” version of the Discussion Guide and start talking to the people in your life: https://midd.me/j8ck They need you! (whether they admit it or not 😉

Source: simplebooklet.com