What does ‘being best’ mean to Melania Trump now?
What does ‘being best’ mean to Melania Trump now?
During his testimony before the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee, FOSI CEO @stephen.bsky.social outlined a vision for online safety that balances protection with empowerment. 🌐
Read his full written testimony here ➡️: www.fosi.org/policy-resea...
🌍 It’s Safer Internet Day!
FOSI CEO @stephen.bsky.social shares a new take on teen digital wellbeing—one that empowers, not restricts youth online. Instead of bans, we need thoughtful solutions that balance safety & opportunity online. ✅
📖 Read his full piece below:
www.fosi.org/good-digital...
Our State Policy Lead, Marissa Edmund, was featured in a Fox 5 segment discussing the Maryland Kids Code which went into effect in October. ✍️
With the law facing legal challenges, there is uncertainty around its future. 🗣️
Watch the full segment below to learn more ➡️ www.fox5dc.com/video/1588008
Hugely helpful insights and findings from @shuhbillskee.bsky.social & others on the vexed question of "screen time"
“An overwhelming majority of teens – 94% – say schools should be required to teach media literacy. And students with some form of media literacy lessons are more likely to fact-check before posting to social media, push back against misinformation when they see it and seek out reliable news.”
I asked the same question of DeepSeek and ChatGPT
My @connectsafely.bsky.social Report for CBS News Radio about @famonlinesafety.bsky.social research on digital wellbeing @stephen.bsky.social
tinyurl.com/msdn827a or where you get your podcasts
Julie Inman-Grant, Gill Whitehead and Benoit Loutrel discuss the complexities of regulating online safety around the world.
I highly recommend this conversation between Michael Sayman & Andrew Keen about bots, SocialAI and the "post-Cartesian age where we don't really know who we are."
A must read for parents and politicians alike.
Really good review of our research report on teen's digital wellbeing which was released yesterday at #fosi2024
🌟 That’s a wrap on the #FOSI2024 Annual Conference!
Thank you to everyone who attended, spoke, and contributed to making this year’s event a resounding success.
Here’s to continued collaboration, innovation, and progress in online safety as we move “From Protection to Empowerment.” ✅ ✍️
Good morning from the @famonlinesafety.bsky.social conference in D.C. (CEO @stephen.bsky.social just announced that they're on Bluesky but didn't share the handle; I hope this is the right one.) Looking at the options among the four breakout tracks, which panels look more interesting to you?
Thanks, Rob!
A really moving and powerful introduction by Secretary Mayorkas, and great opening words by @stephen.bsky.social on the importance of protecting children ON the internet not FROM the internet…
Getting ready for #fosi2024
Fantastic to finally get a copy of our research report being launched at #fosi2024 tomorrow
We’re here! 🎉 The Family Online Safety Institute has officially joined Bluesky! 🌐
We’re excited to connect, share insights, and collaborate on all things online safety. Follow us for updates, tips, and the latest news. 💻✨ #OnlineSafety #FOSI #Bluesky
📣 Big News for the #FOSI2024 Annual Conference!
We’re excited to welcome Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of the US Department of Homeland Security, as this year’s keynote speaker. 🌟
Don't miss this important discussion, register for our livestream now! ⬇️
www.eventbrite.com/e/fosi-2024-...
Well worth a read
Excellent piece on Australia’s new law: With its social media ban, parliament delivers a performance piece of legislative enshittification that rises to the cultural moment
Dipping my toes in the Bluesky waters.