Technology is pervasive in K-12 classrooms across the country. Between digital curriculum, standardized tests offered only on computers, AI tutors, and even hall passes, it is hard for a kid to learn ...
This is today's edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what's going on in the world of technology.
The instinct to regulate children’s digital consumption is admirable. But what if tech isn’t the bogeyman we think it is?
A landmark study found that 60% of failed wealth transfers result from poor communication or lack of trust between generations.
Screens - to ban or not to ban? A doctor in Psychology reveals the signs of screen addiction in our kids - and whether we should even give them mobile phones ...
Walk into a store, board a flight, log into your bank, or scroll through social media, and chances are you may be asked to scan your face. Facial recognition and other face-based biometric ...
Facial recognition grows across shops, airlines and schools, raising urgent concerns about privacy, consent, and children’s safety.
Opinion

Kids Need Rules About Screen Time

Suggestions for delaying and limiting devices while still letting your kids participate in the modern world of technology.
Some of the trickiest things for parents to navigate right now are kids and phones, social media, and the internet. There is a lot of research that links kids’ use of social media with depression and ...
In today’s digital-first world, screen time has become one of the most debated aspects of parenting. From smartphones and tablets to TVs and gaming consoles, children are surrounded by digital devices ...
The most frightening risk of AI companions for kids is that they represent a distorted picture of relationships that could lead to unrealistic expectations for human friends.
If you want to make informed, proactive career decisions, don’t get distracted by bright and shiny objects. Use these 7 questions to reflect on what you want and need.