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Teaching Cyber Safety as a Life Skill | Nidhi Srivastava | TEDxDCAC
TEDx Talks· 2026-03-06 16:38
Building digital armor for young minds. Shaping tomorrow through cyber security education. When we talk about shaping tomorrow, we often talk about innovation. We talk about artificial intelligence. We talk about technology.We talk about talk about the future of work. But really do we ask a simple question. Who is tomorrow actually being shaped for. Because tomorrow is not being built by technology alone. It is being shaped by the children growing up tomorrow.By the habits they form, the decisions they make ...
Roblox's Momentum Fades As EU Digital Services Act Probe Triggers Stock Slide
Benzinga· 2026-02-25 13:05
Roblox Corp. (NYSE:RBLX) is facing a significant technical breakdown as its stock momentum plummeted to a percentile rank of 12.92 this week.RBLX Momentum Sinks Along With A YTD FallThe social gaming giant, often positioned as a primary competitor to Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:META) in the metaverse space, has seen its shares sink 17.12% year-to-date.This decline follows a staggering 46.25% drop over the last six months, leaving RBLX‘s price trends in the “red” across short, medium, and long-term horizons, ...
National Parent Teacher Association breaks ties with Meta amid child-safety trials
CNBC· 2026-02-20 21:13
Core Viewpoint - Meta is facing significant legal challenges related to digital safety, leading to the National Parent Teacher Association's decision to discontinue funding for a program aimed at educating about digital safety tools [2][3][4]. Group 1: Legal Challenges - Meta is currently involved in high-profile court cases in California and New Mexico, where it is accused of misleading the public regarding the safety of its apps, particularly Instagram [3][4]. - CEO Mark Zuckerberg recently testified in a trial where a plaintiff claims addiction to Instagram and YouTube caused her mental anguish due to specific design features [4]. - The New Mexico attorney general has alleged that Meta failed to protect its apps from online predators, which the company denies [4]. Group 2: Funding Relationship with National PTA - The National PTA has decided not to pursue renewal funding from Meta for the PTA Connected initiative for 2026, which focuses on educating parents, children, and teachers about digital safety [2][5]. - The funding relationship between the National PTA and Meta has been in place since 2017, with the previous agreement ending on December 31, 2025 [5]. - The National PTA has not disclosed the amount of funding it received from Meta [3].
Kinetic Report Reveals Concerns with Digital Safety, Especially Around Artificial Intelligence Advancements
Globenewswire· 2025-10-21 13:30
Core Insights - Kinetic's survey indicates a significant concern among consumers regarding digital safety and privacy, with 60% expressing unease due to economic uncertainty and advancements in AI [1][8] Consumer Confidence and Behavior - Only 22% of consumers feel confident in their digital security measures, while 77% are concerned about their online safety [2][8] - A majority, 67%, are more cautious with their personal data compared to previous times [2] Security Practices - A low percentage of consumers engage in proactive security measures, with only 37% updating passwords regularly and 27% reading privacy policy updates [3][4] - The lack of technical knowledge (37%), cost of tools (32%), and uncertainty on where to start (28%) hinder consumers from adopting better security practices [4] Digital Security Concerns - The primary digital security concerns include large data breaches (72%), storing personal data outside the U.S. (69%), and targeted advertising (64%) [8][9] - AI is a notable concern, especially among consumers in rural and suburban areas, where trust in AI is significantly lower compared to urban areas [5][8] Demographic Insights - Gen Z consumers show more trust in AI (29%) compared to older generations, with Millennials (20%), Gen X (13%), and Boomers (14%) being less trusting [5] Company Commitment - Kinetic aims to enhance digital security through advanced technology and a reliable fiber-optic network, addressing both current and future security needs for consumers [6][8]
Snapchat launches ‘Care Not Control’ safety campaign for teenagers
BusinessLine· 2025-10-07 08:29
Core Insights - Snap Inc. has launched a creator-led campaign in India called 'Care Not Control' aimed at enhancing digital safety conversations between teenagers and their caregivers, coinciding with World Mental Health Day on October 10 [1][4] Group 1: Campaign Overview - The 'Care Not Control' initiative addresses the gap between teen social media usage and parental understanding by encouraging open dialogue rather than restrictive supervision [2] - The campaign is centered around Snap's Family Centre tool, which aims to help families balance parental oversight with teenage independence [2] Group 2: Content and Creators - The initiative includes a six-part short video series featuring six Indian creators: Dhiraj Sanap, Kapil Kanpuriya, Mayo Japan, James Libang, Pranjali Singh, and Namrita Kour, showcasing diverse Indian cultures and experiences [3] - The videos will be released from October 7 to October 10 across Snapchat and Instagram accounts of the participating creators and Yuvaa, with additional promotion through youth-focused social media pages [4] Group 3: Strategic Emphasis - Uthara Ganesh, Head of Public Policy for India and South Asia at Snap Inc., highlighted the importance of empathy and partnership in promoting digital well-being as young people's online and offline lives become more interconnected [4]