Finland teaches 6-year-olds how to spot disinformation—and they might be better at it than you Finland is taking a smart and forward-thinking approach by teaching media literacy to kids as young as six. In a world overflowing with information, these young learners are already learning how to question what they [...]
Google to test using AI to determine users’ ages Google is taking a big step toward online safety by using AI to verify users’ ages across its platforms, including YouTube. The goal? To make sure kids and teens only see content that’s right for them. While this sounds like a [...]
Cyberbullying Statistics Revealed: The Silent Crisis After Affecting Millions Social media was meant to bring us together, but for many, it’s a source of pain. Cyberbullying is easier than ever—anonymity gives people the courage to be cruel without consequences. More platforms, more access, more ways for people to be targeted. [...]
Amazon Sued in First 'My Health, My Data' Privacy Dispute (2) A class-action lawsuit claims Amazon secretly harvested user data through popular apps like OfferUp and The Weather Channel, collecting location and health-related info without clear consent. Many users agreed to app tracking but had no idea Amazon was also [...]
Can AI make us lose our minds? Chatbot ‘companions’ can prey on our vulnerabilities in unsettling ways A heartbreaking warning about the hidden dangers of AI companionship. While chatbots can provide comfort, they can also foster deep emotional dependence, especially for those already vulnerable - especially kids. As AI becomes [...]
Schools need parent permission to put students’ photos on social media. 3 questions to ask before you say yes Think before you sign! Many schools bundle multiple permissions together, allowing them to use student photos across newsletters, websites, and public social media platforms. Understanding these distinctions is crucial before giving [...]
Vendor at north Georgia high school arrested after allegedly using AI to create sexually explicit photos of minors A vendor at Gilmer High School was arrested after using AI to create explicit images of minors. The investigation began when a student reported inappropriate behavior, leading authorities to uncover AI-altered images [...]
American Kids Are Getting Even Worse at Reading National test scores show a sharp decline in American students' reading skills, with only 67% of eighth graders meeting basic levels in 2024. The pandemic worsened this issue, and the consequences are far-reaching, from lower graduation rates to reduced civic engagement. How [...]
Swiss firm launches ‘world’s first’ secure hardware against quantum threats SEALSQ, a Swiss semiconductor company, has unveiled the world’s first quantum-resistant secure hardware, setting a new benchmark in post-quantum cryptography. As quantum computing advances, traditional encryption systems like RSA and ECC could eventually be compromised. SEALSQ’s new technology provides critical [...]
U.S. Navy bans use of DeepSeek due to ‘security and ethical concerns’ The U.S. Navy has banned DeepSeek AI over security and ethical concerns as it gains attention in the tech world. With its open-source model rivaling OpenAI, is DeepSeek a threat or just fierce competition? As the Navy draws [...]