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🧵Check out the key findings and takeaways from our new report, “Boys in the Digital Wild: Online Culture, Identity, and Well-Being,” that explores the digital habits of boys ages 11-17 across the US: commonsensemedia.org/research/boys-…

The Internet & Technology Committee convened today to pass a package of bills, including legislation to protect minors from unsafe features in chatbots and to prevent AI from impersonating certain licensed professionals, including mental healthcare workers.

What do families care about most when it comes to what kids see online? Our new report on age assurance attitudes among adults spotlights important parental concerns & key Qs for tech firms about access, data collecting & sharing. commonsensemedia.org/research/age-a…

It’s time to stop promoting gambling to kids. Our CEO @jimsteyer sent an open letter to @nflcommish. Now it’s your turn. Sign the petition. Demand the @NFL take action to protect kids. It’ll take a whole team of us to change this game. It’s go time. commonsense.quorum.us/campaign/15504…

Our CEO @jimsteyer's open letter to @nflcommish asks crucial questions about how the league will protect young fans from gambling risks instead of promoting them. It pairs with our recent report and spotlight on betting apps and ads (finally!). Read it: commonsensemedia.org/sites/default/…

Great show of support from New York kids and families and Common Sense Media at @GovKathyHochul's roundtable. We’re all calling for stronger safeguards on platforms with private chat features, like Roblox, Snapchat, and Discord, to keep predators away from kids online.

Our new report on boys’ online lives looks at gambling. While not old enough for betting apps or casinos, over a third of boys are gambling anyway, lured by video games & algorithms-exposures that warrant attention from parents, educators, & policymakers. commonsensemedia.org/research/betti…

Our risk assessment of Grok AI: TOTAL FAIL. COMPLETELY UNACCEPTABLE. Why? Non-working Kids Mode, pervasive explicit material, & "oversight" of illegal child sexual abuse material simply means putting it behind a paywall instead of removing it. Read it here commonsensemedia.org/ai-ratings/grok

AI toys hit the shelves this holiday & they introduced serious risks to kids’ development, privacy, & safety. We recommend parents avoid giving AI toys to kids under 5 & exercise caution before giving to kids ages 6-12. Learn more: commonsensemedia.org/ai-toys-assess…

Join us for the Common Sense Media Summit on Kids and Families, a cross-sector event where leaders in education, tech, policy, philanthropy, & advocacy will convene about issues facing today’s kids - from AI to mental health. Register: commonsense.org/summit

Common Sense Media’s @LizFol stood alongside @Sen_Gounardes, @nily and advocates to call on NY lawmakers to pass the Stop Online Predators Act (SOPA). This bill would make social media platforms safer by blocking strangers from messaging kids and strengthening safety settings.

We’re thrilled @GovKathyHochul announced her support for legislation that would protect kids online from predators, scammers and harmful AI chatbots. We look forward to working with the governor, @Sen_Gounardes and @nily to ensure this gets passed! commonsensemedia.org/press-releases…

There are countless reasons to love Common Sense Media. Give your gift today and help us continue our vital work of building a better digital future for young people. support.commonsensemedia.org/campaign/74099…

NY, WE DID IT! @govkathyhochul signed our bill to require a warning label on addictive social media. This happened because parents, young people & advocates spoke up & kept the pressure on. Thank you Gov. Hochul, @Sen_Gounardes & @nily for your leadership in this huge win.

Before we wrap up 2025, our editors chose the TV shows that made the biggest impact this year — shows that entertained, challenged, and helped families connect. Check out the full list today! commonsensemedia.org/lists/best-tv-…

Common Sense Media's Summit on Kids and Families brings together leaders from education, tech, policy, and philanthropy to tackle urgent challenges facing children today. Save on your Summit pass with code IMPACT25 - offer ends December 31st. commonsense.org/summit

People deserve a voice in the AI systems that affect their lives. We are giving communities that voice in partnership with the @PJMFdn. When people gain the capacity to shape technology, AI becomes infrastructure that belongs to everyone. Learn more here: lnkd.in/gvuDcc5y

Before we wrap up 2025, our editors chose the books that made the biggest impact this year — books that entertained, challenged, and helped families connect. Check out our full list today. commonsensemedia.org/lists/best-boo…

The passage of the Social Media Warning Label Act was a huge victory for NY families this year. There’s one step left: Gov. Hochul must sign the bill by Dec. 31.Take action and tell Gov. Hochul to sign it into law today.  p2a.co/uYaFEb6?lid=do…

This Giving Tuesday, will you join us? Every dollar supports independent, expert guidance that helps families and educators navigate what's next. Please donate here: support.commonsensemedia.org/campaign/74099…

Newly unsealed documents reveal what tech companies knew all along: the harms weren't accidental. Meta called child safety a "non-goal." Employees described products as "digital cocaine." It's time for accountability. time.com/7336204/meta-l…