Family Online Safety Institute
@famonlinesafety.bsky.social
Working to make the online world safer for kids and their families through enlightened public policy, industry best practices and good digital parenting. ✅
What an incredible day! 💻✨
Thank you to everyone who joined us on Monday for the #FOSI2025 Annual Conference: Online Safety in Tumultuous Times in Washington, DC. The conversations, connections, and ideas shared made this year’s event one of our most engaging yet. ✅
Thank you to everyone who joined us on Monday for the #FOSI2025 Annual Conference: Online Safety in Tumultuous Times in Washington, DC. The conversations, connections, and ideas shared made this year’s event one of our most engaging yet. ✅
November 12, 2025 at 2:40 PM
What an incredible day! 💻✨
Thank you to everyone who joined us on Monday for the #FOSI2025 Annual Conference: Online Safety in Tumultuous Times in Washington, DC. The conversations, connections, and ideas shared made this year’s event one of our most engaging yet. ✅
Thank you to everyone who joined us on Monday for the #FOSI2025 Annual Conference: Online Safety in Tumultuous Times in Washington, DC. The conversations, connections, and ideas shared made this year’s event one of our most engaging yet. ✅
Google’s Kate Charlet and FOSI’s Andrew Zack just led an important discussion at #FOSI2025 about how industry can approach age assurance with clarity and responsibility. ✅🛡️
We also premiered our first animated explainer, “What’s the Deal with Age Assurance?” 💭
🎥 Watch now: youtu.be/xlxTyR45fKg
We also premiered our first animated explainer, “What’s the Deal with Age Assurance?” 💭
🎥 Watch now: youtu.be/xlxTyR45fKg
What’s the Deal with Age Assurance?
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November 10, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Google’s Kate Charlet and FOSI’s Andrew Zack just led an important discussion at #FOSI2025 about how industry can approach age assurance with clarity and responsibility. ✅🛡️
We also premiered our first animated explainer, “What’s the Deal with Age Assurance?” 💭
🎥 Watch now: youtu.be/xlxTyR45fKg
We also premiered our first animated explainer, “What’s the Deal with Age Assurance?” 💭
🎥 Watch now: youtu.be/xlxTyR45fKg
We just wrapped a powerful session at the #FOSI2025: “What is the FTC’s Role in Online Safety?”
FTC Chairman Andrew Ferguson joined Cecilia Kang of The New York Times for a conversation about the evolving role in protecting children and families online. ✅
FTC Chairman Andrew Ferguson joined Cecilia Kang of The New York Times for a conversation about the evolving role in protecting children and families online. ✅
November 10, 2025 at 3:52 PM
We just wrapped a powerful session at the #FOSI2025: “What is the FTC’s Role in Online Safety?”
FTC Chairman Andrew Ferguson joined Cecilia Kang of The New York Times for a conversation about the evolving role in protecting children and families online. ✅
FTC Chairman Andrew Ferguson joined Cecilia Kang of The New York Times for a conversation about the evolving role in protecting children and families online. ✅
“We are living through a pivotal moment in history, when political, cultural, and technological forces are shifting faster than our institutions can adapt, and with no clear resolution in sight." - @stephen.bsky.social
🔗 Read Stephen's remarks for the #FOSI2025 conference: fosi.org/stephen-balk...
🔗 Read Stephen's remarks for the #FOSI2025 conference: fosi.org/stephen-balk...
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November 10, 2025 at 2:28 PM
“We are living through a pivotal moment in history, when political, cultural, and technological forces are shifting faster than our institutions can adapt, and with no clear resolution in sight." - @stephen.bsky.social
🔗 Read Stephen's remarks for the #FOSI2025 conference: fosi.org/stephen-balk...
🔗 Read Stephen's remarks for the #FOSI2025 conference: fosi.org/stephen-balk...
Today is the #FOSI2025 Annual Conference, and we’re excited to kick things off with new research! 📊
This study offers a look at how teens are using and understanding generative AI in 2025. 🔗 Read the report: fosi.org/research/gen...
We look forward to a full day of discussion and collaboration! ✅
This study offers a look at how teens are using and understanding generative AI in 2025. 🔗 Read the report: fosi.org/research/gen...
We look forward to a full day of discussion and collaboration! ✅
Generative AI in Uncertain Times: How Teens are Navigating a New Digital Frontier
As generative AI rapidly reshapes how we learn, create, and communicate, teenagers are among its earliest adopters. To better understand how young people are navigating this new digital frontier, FOSI...
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November 10, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Today is the #FOSI2025 Annual Conference, and we’re excited to kick things off with new research! 📊
This study offers a look at how teens are using and understanding generative AI in 2025. 🔗 Read the report: fosi.org/research/gen...
We look forward to a full day of discussion and collaboration! ✅
This study offers a look at how teens are using and understanding generative AI in 2025. 🔗 Read the report: fosi.org/research/gen...
We look forward to a full day of discussion and collaboration! ✅
🎥 In this week’s Andrew the Policy Guy, Andrew Zack previews what’s ahead at next week’s #FOSI2025 Annual Conference — from new policies and platform shifts to the growing influence of generative AI.
🎟️ Watch to learn more + register for the livestream next week! www.eventbrite.com/e/fosi-2025-...
🎟️ Watch to learn more + register for the livestream next week! www.eventbrite.com/e/fosi-2025-...
November 6, 2025 at 2:48 PM
🎥 In this week’s Andrew the Policy Guy, Andrew Zack previews what’s ahead at next week’s #FOSI2025 Annual Conference — from new policies and platform shifts to the growing influence of generative AI.
🎟️ Watch to learn more + register for the livestream next week! www.eventbrite.com/e/fosi-2025-...
🎟️ Watch to learn more + register for the livestream next week! www.eventbrite.com/e/fosi-2025-...
This month’s edition of The Assurance is here — and we’re looking ahead to next week’s #FOSI2025 Annual Conference in Washington, DC. ✅
This edition offers a glimpse into the ideas that will define next week’s discussions.
📖 Read the full issue now: www.linkedin.com/pulse/fosi-2...
This edition offers a glimpse into the ideas that will define next week’s discussions.
📖 Read the full issue now: www.linkedin.com/pulse/fosi-2...
FOSI 2025 Annual Conference Preview
In this month’s issue of The Assurance, we’re looking ahead to next week’s FOSI 2025 Annual Conference. As we prepare to come together on Monday, November 10th in Washington, DC, this issue offers a c...
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November 3, 2025 at 7:51 PM
This month’s edition of The Assurance is here — and we’re looking ahead to next week’s #FOSI2025 Annual Conference in Washington, DC. ✅
This edition offers a glimpse into the ideas that will define next week’s discussions.
📖 Read the full issue now: www.linkedin.com/pulse/fosi-2...
This edition offers a glimpse into the ideas that will define next week’s discussions.
📖 Read the full issue now: www.linkedin.com/pulse/fosi-2...
🧠 ReThink Citizens is hosting a free, youth-led virtual workshop October 30th, at 7:30 p.m. EST that explores how young people are using social media, the challenges they face, and what families can do to encourage healthy online habits. ✍️💭
Register here: ➡️ rethinkcitizens.org/youth-squad/
Register here: ➡️ rethinkcitizens.org/youth-squad/
October 28, 2025 at 2:34 PM
🧠 ReThink Citizens is hosting a free, youth-led virtual workshop October 30th, at 7:30 p.m. EST that explores how young people are using social media, the challenges they face, and what families can do to encourage healthy online habits. ✍️💭
Register here: ➡️ rethinkcitizens.org/youth-squad/
Register here: ➡️ rethinkcitizens.org/youth-squad/
🌐 We’re hiring: Director of Research & Programs
💼 Position: Full-time, Hybrid (Washington, D.C.)
💰 Salary: $135,000–$150,000
🗓️ Start Date: January 5, 2026
If you have a passion for creating a safer digital world for families, we want to hear from you.
Learn more below!
fosi.org/current-job-...
💼 Position: Full-time, Hybrid (Washington, D.C.)
💰 Salary: $135,000–$150,000
🗓️ Start Date: January 5, 2026
If you have a passion for creating a safer digital world for families, we want to hear from you.
Learn more below!
fosi.org/current-job-...
Now Hiring: Director of Research & Programs
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October 24, 2025 at 1:29 PM
🌐 We’re hiring: Director of Research & Programs
💼 Position: Full-time, Hybrid (Washington, D.C.)
💰 Salary: $135,000–$150,000
🗓️ Start Date: January 5, 2026
If you have a passion for creating a safer digital world for families, we want to hear from you.
Learn more below!
fosi.org/current-job-...
💼 Position: Full-time, Hybrid (Washington, D.C.)
💰 Salary: $135,000–$150,000
🗓️ Start Date: January 5, 2026
If you have a passion for creating a safer digital world for families, we want to hear from you.
Learn more below!
fosi.org/current-job-...
🎟️ Don’t Miss Out — Registration Closing Soon!
The countdown is on for the #FOSI2025 Annual Conference: Online Safety in Tumultuous Times, happening November 10th in Washington, D.C.
Seats are almost gone, register now! 👉 www.eventbrite.com/e/fosi-2025-...
The countdown is on for the #FOSI2025 Annual Conference: Online Safety in Tumultuous Times, happening November 10th in Washington, D.C.
Seats are almost gone, register now! 👉 www.eventbrite.com/e/fosi-2025-...
October 22, 2025 at 6:19 PM
🎟️ Don’t Miss Out — Registration Closing Soon!
The countdown is on for the #FOSI2025 Annual Conference: Online Safety in Tumultuous Times, happening November 10th in Washington, D.C.
Seats are almost gone, register now! 👉 www.eventbrite.com/e/fosi-2025-...
The countdown is on for the #FOSI2025 Annual Conference: Online Safety in Tumultuous Times, happening November 10th in Washington, D.C.
Seats are almost gone, register now! 👉 www.eventbrite.com/e/fosi-2025-...
New from FOSI: Balancing Safety & Privacy – A Proportionate Age Assurance Approach.
A flexible, inclusive framework for how platforms, industry, and regulators can protect kids online while respecting privacy.
🔗 fosi.org/policy/balancing-safety-and-privacy-a-proportionate-age-assurance-approach
A flexible, inclusive framework for how platforms, industry, and regulators can protect kids online while respecting privacy.
🔗 fosi.org/policy/balancing-safety-and-privacy-a-proportionate-age-assurance-approach
October 21, 2025 at 4:52 PM
New from FOSI: Balancing Safety & Privacy – A Proportionate Age Assurance Approach.
A flexible, inclusive framework for how platforms, industry, and regulators can protect kids online while respecting privacy.
🔗 fosi.org/policy/balancing-safety-and-privacy-a-proportionate-age-assurance-approach
A flexible, inclusive framework for how platforms, industry, and regulators can protect kids online while respecting privacy.
🔗 fosi.org/policy/balancing-safety-and-privacy-a-proportionate-age-assurance-approach
🌈 Join us from 12–1 PM EST. We’ll explore how families can create affirming spaces, understand the role of online communities, and build stronger, lasting connections with LGBTQ+ youth. 💬✨
There’s still time to register:
👉 us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
There’s still time to register:
👉 us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
October 15, 2025 at 2:29 PM
🌈 Join us from 12–1 PM EST. We’ll explore how families can create affirming spaces, understand the role of online communities, and build stronger, lasting connections with LGBTQ+ youth. 💬✨
There’s still time to register:
👉 us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
There’s still time to register:
👉 us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Tickets are going fast for FOSI 2025 Annual Conference! 🎟️
New panel confirmed: Same Platforms, Different Experiences: Gender and Online Harm — exploring how boys, girls & diverse youth experience the internet differently.
👉 Register now: fosi.org/event/fosi-a...
New panel confirmed: Same Platforms, Different Experiences: Gender and Online Harm — exploring how boys, girls & diverse youth experience the internet differently.
👉 Register now: fosi.org/event/fosi-a...
October 10, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Tickets are going fast for FOSI 2025 Annual Conference! 🎟️
New panel confirmed: Same Platforms, Different Experiences: Gender and Online Harm — exploring how boys, girls & diverse youth experience the internet differently.
👉 Register now: fosi.org/event/fosi-a...
New panel confirmed: Same Platforms, Different Experiences: Gender and Online Harm — exploring how boys, girls & diverse youth experience the internet differently.
👉 Register now: fosi.org/event/fosi-a...
7,000 teens. 10 countries. 1 powerful report.
Google’s new Future Report: Teen Perspectives — Europe 2025 offers rare insight into how young people see tech, privacy & online life. A must-read for anyone shaping digital wellbeing.
👉 blog.google/technology/f...
#TeenPerspectives #OnlineSafety
Google’s new Future Report: Teen Perspectives — Europe 2025 offers rare insight into how young people see tech, privacy & online life. A must-read for anyone shaping digital wellbeing.
👉 blog.google/technology/f...
#TeenPerspectives #OnlineSafety
What 7,000 teens in Europe told us about the future of technology
We asked over 7,000 teens in Europe about technology. Our new report explores their views on AI, digital wellbeing, and online safety.
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October 9, 2025 at 9:01 PM
7,000 teens. 10 countries. 1 powerful report.
Google’s new Future Report: Teen Perspectives — Europe 2025 offers rare insight into how young people see tech, privacy & online life. A must-read for anyone shaping digital wellbeing.
👉 blog.google/technology/f...
#TeenPerspectives #OnlineSafety
Google’s new Future Report: Teen Perspectives — Europe 2025 offers rare insight into how young people see tech, privacy & online life. A must-read for anyone shaping digital wellbeing.
👉 blog.google/technology/f...
#TeenPerspectives #OnlineSafety
The October issue of The Assurance is live: Behind the Screen — Deepfakes & Misinformation. 👀
Explore the risks, policy responses, and how families can help teens question what they see.
👉 Read here: us9.campaign-archive.com?e=[UNIQID]&u...
Explore the risks, policy responses, and how families can help teens question what they see.
👉 Read here: us9.campaign-archive.com?e=[UNIQID]&u...
October 9, 2025 at 5:01 PM
The October issue of The Assurance is live: Behind the Screen — Deepfakes & Misinformation. 👀
Explore the risks, policy responses, and how families can help teens question what they see.
👉 Read here: us9.campaign-archive.com?e=[UNIQID]&u...
Explore the risks, policy responses, and how families can help teens question what they see.
👉 Read here: us9.campaign-archive.com?e=[UNIQID]&u...
🔐 It’s Cybersecurity Awareness Month!
We’ve teamed up with @1Password to launch The FOSI Guide to Cybersecurity — practical tips for families on strong passwords, phishing, safe sharing & more. 🌐✨
📖 Read the full guide now! -https://fosi.org/program/the-fosi-guide-to-cybersecurity-with-1password/
We’ve teamed up with @1Password to launch The FOSI Guide to Cybersecurity — practical tips for families on strong passwords, phishing, safe sharing & more. 🌐✨
📖 Read the full guide now! -https://fosi.org/program/the-fosi-guide-to-cybersecurity-with-1password/
October 8, 2025 at 9:04 PM
🔐 It’s Cybersecurity Awareness Month!
We’ve teamed up with @1Password to launch The FOSI Guide to Cybersecurity — practical tips for families on strong passwords, phishing, safe sharing & more. 🌐✨
📖 Read the full guide now! -https://fosi.org/program/the-fosi-guide-to-cybersecurity-with-1password/
We’ve teamed up with @1Password to launch The FOSI Guide to Cybersecurity — practical tips for families on strong passwords, phishing, safe sharing & more. 🌐✨
📖 Read the full guide now! -https://fosi.org/program/the-fosi-guide-to-cybersecurity-with-1password/
🌈 Supporting LGBTQ+ young people starts at home. 🏡 Join our special webinar with the @BTWFoundation to learn how families can create affirming spaces and build lasting connections. 🗓️ October 15, 2025 | ⏰ 12–1 PM EST
Register: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
#LGBTQYouth #FamilySupport #OnlineSafety
Register: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
#LGBTQYouth #FamilySupport #OnlineSafety
October 2, 2025 at 9:14 PM
🌈 Supporting LGBTQ+ young people starts at home. 🏡 Join our special webinar with the @BTWFoundation to learn how families can create affirming spaces and build lasting connections. 🗓️ October 15, 2025 | ⏰ 12–1 PM EST
Register: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
#LGBTQYouth #FamilySupport #OnlineSafety
Register: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
#LGBTQYouth #FamilySupport #OnlineSafety
How are teens using genAI in 2025? 🤔
At the FOSI 2025 Annual Conference, a new Research Reaction panel with Amanda Lenhart, Alanna Powers-O'Brien, Anne-Sophie Seret, and Sunny Xun Liu will discuss this crucial topic.
Register now: fosi.org/event/fosi-a...
At the FOSI 2025 Annual Conference, a new Research Reaction panel with Amanda Lenhart, Alanna Powers-O'Brien, Anne-Sophie Seret, and Sunny Xun Liu will discuss this crucial topic.
Register now: fosi.org/event/fosi-a...
October 1, 2025 at 9:57 PM
How are teens using genAI in 2025? 🤔
At the FOSI 2025 Annual Conference, a new Research Reaction panel with Amanda Lenhart, Alanna Powers-O'Brien, Anne-Sophie Seret, and Sunny Xun Liu will discuss this crucial topic.
Register now: fosi.org/event/fosi-a...
At the FOSI 2025 Annual Conference, a new Research Reaction panel with Amanda Lenhart, Alanna Powers-O'Brien, Anne-Sophie Seret, and Sunny Xun Liu will discuss this crucial topic.
Register now: fosi.org/event/fosi-a...
Creating a safer digital world for kids takes all of us. 🌐✨
The newly launched @Pledge2Protect campaign from @Know2Protect calls on families & communities to move from awareness to action against online child exploitation.
Join us, take the pledge & learn more: www.dhs.gov/know2protect
The newly launched @Pledge2Protect campaign from @Know2Protect calls on families & communities to move from awareness to action against online child exploitation.
Join us, take the pledge & learn more: www.dhs.gov/know2protect
September 29, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Creating a safer digital world for kids takes all of us. 🌐✨
The newly launched @Pledge2Protect campaign from @Know2Protect calls on families & communities to move from awareness to action against online child exploitation.
Join us, take the pledge & learn more: www.dhs.gov/know2protect
The newly launched @Pledge2Protect campaign from @Know2Protect calls on families & communities to move from awareness to action against online child exploitation.
Join us, take the pledge & learn more: www.dhs.gov/know2protect
How can we better prepare teens for online safety as they head back to school? 🏫 Join us and Snapchat to learn about "The Keys: A Guide to Digital Safety." 🔑 We'll be live with Snapchat's Jacqueline Beauchere and FOSI's Andrew Zack.
Tuesday, Sept 30, 1-1:30 PM ET
snapchat.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Tuesday, Sept 30, 1-1:30 PM ET
snapchat.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
September 26, 2025 at 8:22 PM
How can we better prepare teens for online safety as they head back to school? 🏫 Join us and Snapchat to learn about "The Keys: A Guide to Digital Safety." 🔑 We'll be live with Snapchat's Jacqueline Beauchere and FOSI's Andrew Zack.
Tuesday, Sept 30, 1-1:30 PM ET
snapchat.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Tuesday, Sept 30, 1-1:30 PM ET
snapchat.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
The FOSI 2025 lineup just keeps growing! 🚀 We're excited to announce even more incredible speakers and thought leaders joining our roster.
Secure your spot to hear from all our speakers. Register today: fosi.org/event/fosi-a...
#FOSI2025 #OnlineSafety #TechPolicy
Secure your spot to hear from all our speakers. Register today: fosi.org/event/fosi-a...
#FOSI2025 #OnlineSafety #TechPolicy
September 24, 2025 at 2:53 PM
The FOSI 2025 lineup just keeps growing! 🚀 We're excited to announce even more incredible speakers and thought leaders joining our roster.
Secure your spot to hear from all our speakers. Register today: fosi.org/event/fosi-a...
#FOSI2025 #OnlineSafety #TechPolicy
Secure your spot to hear from all our speakers. Register today: fosi.org/event/fosi-a...
#FOSI2025 #OnlineSafety #TechPolicy
New speakers just announced for FOSI 2025! 💡 Don't miss your chance to hear from experts on the most pressing issues in online safety and tech policy. Their insights are crucial as we work to build a safer digital world.
Secure your spot and join the conversation: fosi.org/event/fosi-a...
Secure your spot and join the conversation: fosi.org/event/fosi-a...
September 24, 2025 at 2:51 PM
New speakers just announced for FOSI 2025! 💡 Don't miss your chance to hear from experts on the most pressing issues in online safety and tech policy. Their insights are crucial as we work to build a safer digital world.
Secure your spot and join the conversation: fosi.org/event/fosi-a...
Secure your spot and join the conversation: fosi.org/event/fosi-a...
🤝 Yesterday, our FOSI members came together at Amazon's HQ2 for our annual in-person meeting. It was an incredible day of collaboration, as we worked toward a shared goal: a safer digital world. 🌐A big thank you to Amazon for hosting and to all our members for their continued commitment and passion.
September 19, 2025 at 2:10 PM
🤝 Yesterday, our FOSI members came together at Amazon's HQ2 for our annual in-person meeting. It was an incredible day of collaboration, as we worked toward a shared goal: a safer digital world. 🌐A big thank you to Amazon for hosting and to all our members for their continued commitment and passion.
✅ A huge thank you to all who joined our "Battle of the Beltway"! Delegates from Virginia and Maryland, alongside policy experts, had a powerful conversation on how different state approaches are shaping kids' online safety. A big thanks to our State Policy Lead, Marissa Edmund.Stay tuned for more.🌟
September 18, 2025 at 2:49 PM
✅ A huge thank you to all who joined our "Battle of the Beltway"! Delegates from Virginia and Maryland, alongside policy experts, had a powerful conversation on how different state approaches are shaping kids' online safety. A big thanks to our State Policy Lead, Marissa Edmund.Stay tuned for more.🌟
⚖️ Battle of the Beltway: Virginia vs. Maryland on kids' online safety. VA has a 1-hour social media limit, while MD has an updated Age-Appropriate Design Code. What do these laws mean? Join us in Arlington on Sept 17 at 3 PM for a roundtable with FOSI and state delegates. fosi.org/event/fosi-b...
September 16, 2025 at 3:59 PM
⚖️ Battle of the Beltway: Virginia vs. Maryland on kids' online safety. VA has a 1-hour social media limit, while MD has an updated Age-Appropriate Design Code. What do these laws mean? Join us in Arlington on Sept 17 at 3 PM for a roundtable with FOSI and state delegates. fosi.org/event/fosi-b...