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Larry Magid
Larry Magid is a tech journalist & internet safety advocate.
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Larry Magid: Survey sheds light on parent, teen feelings about Generative AI
45% of U.S. teens agree that their parents know more than they do about GAI.
Magid: White House order provides guidance on AI safety
This is a thorough and well thought out order, resulting from a great deal of staff time and considerable expertise and technical knowledge by the people who helped draft the...
Magid: Beware of ‘smishing’ scams
But don’t let fear keep you from services you need
Magid: Smartphone essentials for traveling abroad
I just returned from two weeks in Japan, a combination business trip to speak at the UN’s Internet Governance Forum in Kyoto, followed by a week of touring some of...
Magid: UN Internet Governance Forum focuses on AI
I spent five days last week in Kyoto, Japan, at the 18th annual United Nations Internet Governance Forum. I was there moderating one of several panels on Generative AI (GAI)...
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Magid: Pixel Watch 2 adds health features, improves performance
New safety features are also now available
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Magid: Polly Klaas tragedy changed how we look for missing children
Just over 30 years ago, on October 1, 1993, 12-year-old Polly Klaas was abducted from her home in Petaluma during a sleep-over with two friends. Tragically, she was found dead...
Magid: EV range anxiety is real, but is it based on reality?
Long-distance trips can pose a challenge and require good planning
Magid: Apple’s new iOS 17 increases safeguards for children and teens
Apps will provide warnings before receiving, sending explicit images.
Magid: Apple unveils new iPhones, ditches Lightning connector
As it does every year around this time, Apple, on Tuesday, announced new products, including its iPhone 15 models and updates to its Apple Watch. In a slick video presentation,...