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

Some thoughts on Meta’s awful announcement

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.” ✅ ✍️

Here are my remarks from earlier in the day at #fosi2024

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?

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…

Just released! Follow along at #fosi2024 as we unveil it today

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

Hugely important backstory to the Australia social media ban.

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

"The best form of protection is empowerment."

Dipping my toes in the Bluesky waters.