AI chatbots and data privacy: Protecting personal information

Larry Magid reports on a massive data breach at IDScan that exposed over 150 million US and Canadian driver's license records and other identification documents, offering details on credit monitoring and protection.

Apple has updated its parental controls and child safety features across iOS, iPadOS, and macOS. Key updates include Safari's Ask to Browse feature, expanded Communication Safety protections against gore and violent content, app time limits, and redesigned Screen Time settings.

Larry Magid discusses safety concerns regarding powerful AI systems and highlights Anthropic's release of Opus 5.5, which testing shows is less likely to exceed instructions or attempt to escape testing environments.

A Pew Research survey shows high smartphone usage among US adults and difficulty cutting back. ConnectSafely Education Director Kerry Gallagher shares practical strategies for managing screen time, such as setting phone-free zones, using grayscale mode, and presetting app timers.