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2 weeks ago | 
washingtonpost.com | Heather Kelly
The White House is worried about kids’ screen time. Here are five things parents can do. (washingtonpost.com) The White House is worried about kids’ screen time. Here are five things parents can do. By Heather Kelly 2025052316000000 The White House is worried about how much time children are spending glued to their screens.
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2 weeks ago | 
texarkanagazette.com | Heather Kelly
Parents have another online activity to worry about. In a new tech-driven twist on "sexting," teenagers are having romantic and sexual conversations with artificial intelligent chatbots. The chats can range from romance- and innuendo-filled to sexually graphic and violent, according to interviews with parents, conversations posted on social media, and experts.
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2 weeks ago | 
yahoo.com | Heather Kelly
Parents have another online activity to worry about. In a new tech-driven twist on “sexting,” teenagers are having romantic and sexual conversations with artificial intelligent chatbots. The chats can range from romance- and innuendo-filled to sexually graphic and violent, according to interviews with parents, conversations posted on social media, and experts.
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2 weeks ago | 
washingtonpost.com | Heather Kelly
Teens are sexting with AI. Here’s what parents should know. (washingtonpost.com) Teens are sexting with AI. Here’s what parents should know. By Heather Kelly 2025052112000000 Parents have another online activity to worry about. In a new tech-driven twist on "sexting," teenagers are having romantic and sexual conversations with artificial intelligent chatbots.
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1 month ago | 
texarkanagazette.com | Heather Kelly
For simple tasks, 70-year-old Diane Elliott can usually figure out how to navigate the Social Security Administration's website. Online portals are not an option for her 83-year old sister, however, who can only manage phone calls and in-person customer service. "For most of her business, even banking, she calls people. That's her preferred method," Elliott says.
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1 month ago | 
washingtonpost.com | Heather Kelly
Tech tips for Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth (and everyone else) (washingtonpost.com) Tech tips for Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth (and everyone else) By Heather Kelly 2025042817393100 It makes sense that we can learn a lot about proper cybersecurity from one of the highest-ranking defense officials in the United States. Someone whose job requires the most diligent digital precautions and hygiene because lives and national security are at stake.
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1 month ago | 
washingtonpost.com | Heather Kelly
Government customer service shake-ups have the less tech-savvy on edge (washingtonpost.com) Government customer service shake-ups have the less tech-savvy on edge By Heather Kelly 2025042612000000 For simple tasks, 70-year-old Diane Elliott can usually figure out how to navigate the Social Security Administration's website. Online portals are not an option for her 83-year-old sister, however, who can only manage phone calls and in-person customer service.
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2 months ago | 
washingtonpost.com | Heather Kelly
If you’re traveling into the United States from another country, there’s a question you need to consider well in advance. If asked, would you unlock your devices to allow U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents to look through your smartphone, tablet or computer? Or would you decline, which risks a delay, confiscation of your phone or being denied entry into the United States? Knowing the answer will help you determine how to prepare your electronics before any travel.
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2 months ago | 
adn.com | Heather Kelly
Kelly Takasu never wanted to see AI-generated videos of older women breastfeeding half-panda, half-human babies. The 36-year-old mom in Los Angeles uses Instagram for helpful parenting advice and cooking videos. But after she sought out breastfeeding content, the app got the wrong idea about her. “I noticed one day I had a Reels suggestion: An older woman who had a bunch of babies around her. I must have looked at it for too long,” said Takasu.
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2 months ago | 
washingtonpost.com | Heather Kelly
Kelly Takasu never wanted to see AI-generated videos of older women breastfeeding half-panda, half-human babies. The 36-year-old mom in Los Angeles uses Instagram for helpful parenting advice and cooking videos. But after she sought out breastfeeding content, the app got the wrong idea about her. “I noticed one day I had a Reels suggestion: An older woman who had a bunch of babies around her. I must have looked at it for too long,” said Takasu.
