⏰ Happening today at 12 PM ET! Join FOSI for a timely webinar briefing on the online safety policy issues that shaped 2025, and what policymakers should be watching next. 🌐 ✅ 🔗 Register and join us today: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

📢 Join FOSI for a year-end look at online safety policy! We’re holding a webinar that takes a look at the biggest policy moments of the year. We’ll revisit what advanced, what stalled, and what all of it means for families and lawmakers. ✅ ✍️ 🔗 Register: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

📢 New Research from FOSI! Australia’s new under-16 social media ban is reshaping conversations about online safety, so we asked families what they think...📊 This research highlights just how differently parents and children experience technology. Read the full report ⬇️ fosi.org/research/a-b...

✨ New Resource for Families: Let’s Talk About Generative AI Gen AI is becoming part of teens’ everyday lives, from homework help to creative exploration. But for many families, it’s still unclear what healthy, responsible use should look like. 💬✨ 🔗 Read the full resource: fosi.org/program/lets...

We’re excited to welcome Qustodio (part of the Qoria family) as the newest member of the FOSI community 🎉 We’re looking forward to working with their team and learning from each other as we continue supporting families and kids online. ✅ 🔗 Read the full announcement here: fosi.org/the-family-o...

🚨 New from FOSI: Understanding Age-Appropriate Design Codes Our State Policy Lead Marissa Edmund breaks down what Age Appropriate Design Codes in California, Maryland, Nebraska, and Vermont actually mean for parents, young people, and platforms. 📘 Read the full piece: fosi.org/policy/crack...

The latest issue of The Assurance is here and it’s a full recap of the FOSI 2025 Annual Conference 🌟🌐 It’s a snapshot of the conversations and trends shaping youth online safety. 📩 Read the full issue below: www.linkedin.com/pulse/highli...

About 4 in 10 teens who use generative AI say they’ve talked about their feelings with a chatbot. 🤖💬 Today’s insight from our research highlights why it’s essential for families to stay engaged as teens navigate this new digital terrain. 📊 🔗 Explore the full research: fosi.org/research/gen...

More than half of teens (57%) say their parents don’t have rules about using generative AI. 🧠✨ This week we’re highlighting new findings from FOSI’s latest research, Generative AI in Uncertain Times. 🔗 Explore the full research findings to learn more: fosi.org/research/gen...

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. ✅

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 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. ✅

“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...

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! ✅

🎥 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-...

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...

🧠 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/

🌐 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-...

🎟️ 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-...

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

🌈 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...

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...

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

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...

🔐 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/

🌈 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

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...

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

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...

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

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...

🤝 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.🌟

⚖️ 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...

A huge thank you to our panelists — Nicole Davis, Emerie Godfrey, Stephanie LeBlanc-Godfrey, Kate Meyer & Reichi Lee, J.D. — for joining yesterday’s back-to-school webinar! 🙌✨ We explored how students, parents, & schools can shape tech policies 📱🤖 ▶️ Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=MQ_F...

✨ Happening TODAY at 12 PM EST! How should families & schools set healthy boundaries for tech in the classroom? 📱🤖 Join FOSI + experts from MotherAI & Healthfully for a back-to-school webinar on parenting & policy. ✅ Register now to join us: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

📢 We’re continuing our online safety series with The FOSI Guide to ChatGPT! Our resource breaks down how it works, the risks & opportunities, and offers practical tips for privacy, safety, and family conversations. 👉 Read more here: fosi.org/the-fosi-gui...

In this month’s issue of The Assurance, we’re asking: Chatbots — a child’s friend or foe? 💬 From homework help to imaginative play, chatbots are becoming part of kids’ everyday lives. But with their rise come new questions about safety, and trust. 👉 Read now: www.linkedin.com/pulse/chatbo...

📢 We’re excited to announce our first featured speaker for #FOSI2025: FTC Chairman Andrew N. Ferguson. With years of experience in government & law, Chairman Ferguson leads the FTC’s mission to protect consumers & ensure fair competition. 🌟 👉 Register now: www.eventbrite.com/e/fosi-2025-...

⚖️ Virginia vs. Maryland: two very different approaches to kids’ online safety. From a 1-hour social media limit to a new Age-Appropriate Design Code—what does this patchwork mean for families & industry? 📱📢 Join us on September 17, 2025 for a roundtable discussion! 👉 fosi.org/event/fosi-b...

💡 Teacher Tip of the Day High School Counselor Regina Brown shares an important reminder: AI tools can support student learning, but they shouldn’t replace a child’s own thinking and creativity. 💭🌟 📘 Explore more teacher perspectives in our new back-to-school resource: fosi.org/program/teac...

😴📱 Bedtime matters! Today’s Teacher Tip from elementary school teacher Jo Ann Vroustouris reminds parents to limit screen time before bed. Phones, tablets & TVs can make it harder for kids to sleep—while a well-rested child is ready to learn, focus & thrive. 📚 fosi.org/program/teac...

🚨 New Resource! Teachers share what parents need to know about kids, tech & the new school year. From screen time and social media to AI in the classroom, we spoke to six teachers across grade levels who share firsthand insights on how students use tech. ✅ Read here ➡️ : fosi.org/program/teac...

🎙️ New podcast alert! FOSI’s Alanna Powers recently joined @1password.bsky.social’s Random But Memorable to unpack the secrets of secure digital parenting + keeping kids safe online. 🔗 Listen here: randombutmemorable.simplecast.com/episodes/saf... 🎥 Catch part of the conversation below!

Join us on September 9th from 12–1 PM EST for our latest webinar, "Cellphones, Chatbots, and Classrooms: Navigating Tech Together" ✅ Gain useful strategies, ask questions, & be part of an important conversation about the future of digital learning. ✏️📱 Register now! us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

📲 Wondering how to keep your kids safe on TikTok? Our new guide walks you through everything parents need to know—how the platform works, the most important safety features to use, and tips for setting healthy boundaries. ✅ 📖 Read the full resource now to learn more: fosi.org/the-fosi-gui...

Our CEO @stephen.bsky.social recently joined CBS News to share practical tips for posting back-to-school moments while protecting kids’ privacy. 📚✍️ The goal isn’t to stop sharing...it’s to share thoughtfully. ✅ Watch the full segment below to learn more! www.cbsnews.com/pittsburgh/n...

🌟 Registration is now open for the FOSI 2025 Annual Conference! 🌟 On November 10, 2025, we’ll gather at the InterContinental on the Wharf in DC, for a day of critical conversations under the theme "Online Safety in Tumultuous Times." ✍️📚 🔗 Register now to join us: www.eventbrite.com/e/fosi-2025-...

Our CEO @stephen.bsky.social joined TikTok’s Trust and Safety event for a panel discussion on how teens and parents can better navigate the online world together. The conversation focused on the role of open communication, youth voice, and practical tools in supporting healthy digital habits. 🌟📱

📲 As child influencers rise, states are stepping in. In @techpolicypress, FOSI’s Marissa Edmund breaks down the new wave of legislation aimed at protecting kids from financial exploitation & digital harm. 🧵 Read more: www.techpolicy.press/the-coming-w...