ConnectSafely
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ConnectSafely is a Silicon Valley, Calif.-based nonprofit organization dedicated to educating people about online safety, privacy, security and digital wellness with lots of resources for parents, teens, educators and policy makers
As the use of AI increases in the workplace and schools, it is time for educators to take concrete steps to intentionally model and teach the effective use of this powerful tool. connectsafely.org/use-of-ai-in...
October 22, 2025 at 1:18 PM
As the use of AI increases in the workplace and schools, it is time for educators to take concrete steps to intentionally model and teach the effective use of this powerful tool. connectsafely.org/use-of-ai-in...
Most teens need 8–11 hours of sleep—but fewer than 2 in 10 actually get that much. Tech habits can make it even harder. How to help your teen. connectsafely.org/tips-for-bet...
July 16, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Most teens need 8–11 hours of sleep—but fewer than 2 in 10 actually get that much. Tech habits can make it even harder. How to help your teen. connectsafely.org/tips-for-bet...
The United Nations Internet Governance Forum (IGF) in Lillestrøm, Norway, is one of the few global gatherings where governments, tech companies, researchers, and advocates come together as equals to shape the future of the internet. connectsafely.org/internet-gov...
July 11, 2025 at 12:39 PM
The United Nations Internet Governance Forum (IGF) in Lillestrøm, Norway, is one of the few global gatherings where governments, tech companies, researchers, and advocates come together as equals to shape the future of the internet. connectsafely.org/internet-gov...
According to new research on sextortion from Thorn, 1 in 5 kids ages 13-17 have already experienced it. connectsafely.org/sextortion-p...
July 9, 2025 at 1:59 PM
According to new research on sextortion from Thorn, 1 in 5 kids ages 13-17 have already experienced it. connectsafely.org/sextortion-p...
Addictive Use of Screens – Not Screen Time – Associated with Mental Health Risks connectsafely.org/addictive-us...
July 2, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Addictive Use of Screens – Not Screen Time – Associated with Mental Health Risks connectsafely.org/addictive-us...
Big news from the Supreme Court: Justices have cleared the way for age verification laws on porn sites. What does this mean for online safety, free speech and digital privacy?
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June 30, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Big news from the Supreme Court: Justices have cleared the way for age verification laws on porn sites. What does this mean for online safety, free speech and digital privacy?
connectsafely.org/supreme-cour...
connectsafely.org/supreme-cour...
An estimated 88% of explicit images of minors shared online were originally self-generated—then misused. connectsafely.org/links-betwee...
June 25, 2025 at 1:40 PM
An estimated 88% of explicit images of minors shared online were originally self-generated—then misused. connectsafely.org/links-betwee...
Ask Trish: When AI chatbots go wrong connectsafely.org/ask-trish-ai...
June 20, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Ask Trish: When AI chatbots go wrong connectsafely.org/ask-trish-ai...
Where do Americans get their news—and who do they trust? connectsafely.org/americans-ne...
June 18, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Where do Americans get their news—and who do they trust? connectsafely.org/americans-ne...
How to support teens with brief phone-free breaks during the summer connectsafely.org/how-to-suppo...
June 11, 2025 at 1:07 PM
How to support teens with brief phone-free breaks during the summer connectsafely.org/how-to-suppo...
The mere presence of one’s smartphone may impair cognitive functioning. connectsafely.org/our-phones-d...
May 28, 2025 at 1:42 PM
The mere presence of one’s smartphone may impair cognitive functioning. connectsafely.org/our-phones-d...
🎧 Teens and their earbuds: Harmless vibe or brain boost? connectsafely.org/which-music-...
May 21, 2025 at 1:01 PM
🎧 Teens and their earbuds: Harmless vibe or brain boost? connectsafely.org/which-music-...
Ask Trish: Celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month 2025 connectsafely.org/ask-trish-as...
May 20, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Ask Trish: Celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month 2025 connectsafely.org/ask-trish-as...
A growing number of teens say social media hurts people their age. connectsafely.org/new-research...
May 14, 2025 at 1:05 PM
A growing number of teens say social media hurts people their age. connectsafely.org/new-research...
Ask Trish: 4 powerful stats that reveal how social media affects our well-being—and why it matters. #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth #DigitalWellness connectsafely.org/ask-trish-me...
May 8, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Ask Trish: 4 powerful stats that reveal how social media affects our well-being—and why it matters. #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth #DigitalWellness connectsafely.org/ask-trish-me...
For immigrants, smartphones can be lifelines—connecting them with loved ones, legal support, and critical resources. connectsafely.org/podcast-lega...
May 2, 2025 at 4:17 PM
For immigrants, smartphones can be lifelines—connecting them with loved ones, legal support, and critical resources. connectsafely.org/podcast-lega...
Teen socialization has always been a complex dance filled with rules that each generation makes for themselves. connectsafely.org/teen-group-t...
April 23, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Teen socialization has always been a complex dance filled with rules that each generation makes for themselves. connectsafely.org/teen-group-t...
As parents, we want our kids to tell fact from fiction online—especially in the age of AI. Learn simple ways to think critically and help your family do the same. connectsafely.org/how-to-comba...
April 16, 2025 at 12:43 PM
As parents, we want our kids to tell fact from fiction online—especially in the age of AI. Learn simple ways to think critically and help your family do the same. connectsafely.org/how-to-comba...
With 85% of U.S. adults and 90% of U.S. teens reporting they use YouTube, it is the most widely used of all the online platforms, according to Pew Research. connectsafely.org/4-facts-abou...
April 9, 2025 at 1:27 PM
With 85% of U.S. adults and 90% of U.S. teens reporting they use YouTube, it is the most widely used of all the online platforms, according to Pew Research. connectsafely.org/4-facts-abou...
"Relationships" with AI companions tend to progress faster than human relationships. How to talk to teens. connectsafely.org/ai-companions/
April 2, 2025 at 1:43 PM
"Relationships" with AI companions tend to progress faster than human relationships. How to talk to teens. connectsafely.org/ai-companions/
Only 25% of parents have talked to their teens about online betting, according to a new poll. connectsafely.org/new-poll-abo...
March 26, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Only 25% of parents have talked to their teens about online betting, according to a new poll. connectsafely.org/new-poll-abo...
Ask Trish: How can we be more human online? connectsafely.org/ask-trish-re...
March 25, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Ask Trish: How can we be more human online? connectsafely.org/ask-trish-re...
Are your teens up too late on screens? connectsafely.org/up-too-late-...
March 19, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Are your teens up too late on screens? connectsafely.org/up-too-late-...
Apple and Google are offering compromises on controversial age-assurance policies
March 14, 2025 at 10:59 PM
Apple and Google are offering compromises on controversial age-assurance policies
New #AskTrish is here! This week, Trish explains the TAKE IT DOWN Act—a bipartisan push to tackle AI-generated & non-consensual intimate imagery online. Why is it gaining traction? What’s at stake? She breaks it down. connectsafely.org/ask-trish-ta...
March 11, 2025 at 6:05 PM
New #AskTrish is here! This week, Trish explains the TAKE IT DOWN Act—a bipartisan push to tackle AI-generated & non-consensual intimate imagery online. Why is it gaining traction? What’s at stake? She breaks it down. connectsafely.org/ask-trish-ta...