Kids

Meta is rolling out new restrictions for teens on Instagram and Facebook to enhance online safety, particularly for users aged 13 to 18. Shelly Palmer, Professor of Advanced Media in Residence at Syracuse University's Newhouse School of Public Communications, breaks down the details and implications of Meta's teen accounts. Continue Reading →

Yesterday's Senate hearing on child safety in social media saw CEOs from TikTok, X (formerly Twitter), Meta (Facebook's parent company), Discord, and Snapchat face questions from lawmakers. The hearing focused on the impact of social media on children's safety and the bipartisan effort to more effectively regulate these platforms. Continue Reading →

Just in time for my upcoming lecture at the Newhouse School – Generative AI Co-teachers and Co-students: A New Relationship – Google has introduced several new features for its Classroom aimed at enhancing classroom management, accessibility, and the integration of AI in educational tools. Continue Reading →

A recent Gallup survey revealed significant insights into U.S. teenagers' social media habits. More than 51% of teens spend an average of 4.8 hours daily on social platforms. Age and gender differences are evident: 13-year-olds average 4.1 hours, 17-year-olds reach 5.8 hours, and girls spend nearly an hour more than boys. Continue Reading →

The rise of the Epik app (and its AI-powered yearbook photos) has spotlighted a curious trend: students opting for generative AI images in their school yearbooks. At face value, it's a novel application of technology, blending nostalgia with the cutting-edge, but it raises questions about authenticity, memory, and our posterity. Continue Reading →

Shelly Palmer, Professor of Advanced Media at the Newhouse School of Public Communication, speaks with Dan Bowens on Fox 5's Good Day New York about the growing debate over AI in schools. Original Airdate: August 29, 2023 Continue Reading →

Snapchat want to use artificial intelligence to help users have a conversation. Should parents be worried? Shelly Palmer joins a panel on NewsNation Now to discuss what these tools are, how they work, and whether anyone really understands them. Continue Reading →

Seattle’s public schools district has filed a lawsuit against TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, and YouTube, accusing them of creating a “mental health crisis among America’s youth.” Continue Reading →

A U.S. appeals court has allowed a lawsuit to proceed that alleges that Google, YouTube, DreamWorks, and several toy manufacturers unlawfully tracked the online activity of children under 13 on YouTube. Continue Reading →

Heading back to school? Shelly Palmer speaks with Dan Bowens and Tashanea Whitlow on Fox 5's Good Day New York about the hottest new gadgets and apps for all students. Continue Reading →