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Allstate survey: Nearly one third of active social media users may potentially risk a home break-in by posting online before or during a vacation trip
GlobeNewswire News Room· 2025-06-23 10:02
Core Insights - A significant portion of Canadian social media users share their travel plans online, with 32% of respondents posting about their trips, increasing to 51% among younger individuals aged 18 to 34 [1][2] - The survey indicates a disconnect between the desire to share travel experiences and concerns about home safety, as 62% prioritize protecting their homes from theft while away [4][5] Group 1: Survey Findings - 68% of Canadian social media users plan to leave home for at least a few days this summer, with Gen Z and Millennials showing the highest intent at 74% [2] - Among those staying within their province, 35% plan to post about their trip, while this figure rises to 45% for interprovincial travel and peaks at 51% for international trips [2] - 9% of respondents post about their plans before the trip, while 28% share updates during their travels, with 39% of young adults aged 18-34 actively posting during vacations [3] Group 2: Home Safety Concerns - 62% of respondents express concern about home theft while traveling, with this concern being more pronounced among individuals aged 55 and older, where 69% choose not to post about their vacations [4] - 15% of respondents prioritize sharing on social media over home safety, indicating a potential risk [4] Group 3: Allstate's Response - Allstate has initiated a public education campaign to raise awareness about the risks associated with sharing vacation plans online and to provide tips for better home protection [5] - Analysis of Allstate's claims data shows that property theft increases during the summer months, particularly in August, with Fridays and Thursdays being the most common days for incidents [6][7]
Parenting 2.0: Raising the First Generation of AI-Integrated Youth | Logan Toone | TEDxBountiful
TEDx Talks· 2025-06-17 15:56
[Applause] In 1956, computer scientist John McCarthy first coined the phrase artificial intelligence at a conference at Dartmouth College. In 1969, a robot named Shaky became the first robot to perceive and reason about its own surroundings. In 1997, an IBM supercomputer named Deep Blue became the first computer to beat a grand chess master, Gary Kasparov.For decades, we've been entertained by science fiction books and movies portraying sentient intelligent computers taking over our lives and sometimes taki ...
Aura and Life360 Announce Strategic Partnership
Prnewswire· 2025-05-12 18:07
Group 1 - Life360 will invest $25 million in Aura, establishing a strategic partnership that includes a commercial agreement for key go-to-market channels [1] - Aura will have the exclusive right to sell Life360 as a bundled solution through its Employee Benefits channel, enhancing distribution capabilities [1] - The partnership aims to combine the strengths of both companies to provide a comprehensive safety solution for families [2] Group 2 - Aura is recognized as a fast-growing online safety solution provider, offering services such as real-time threat detection and tools for protecting children from online risks [3] - Life360 serves approximately 79.6 million monthly active users across more than 170 countries, providing services like location sharing and crash detection [4] - The collaboration is expected to expand access to Life360's services through Aura's established employee benefits channel, aligning with their shared mission of family safety [2][4]