On the Radar: Teen Gaming, AI Fights Cybercrime but Can’t Block Explicit Content
The more parents scroll, the more their teens game. AI is being used to confuse cybercriminals, but it’s also getting worse at blocking explicit content.
On the Radar: Gen Z Not Picking Up the Phone, Claude ‘Cruelty’ Ban and Teens Less Likely to Identify as LGBT
Gen Z hates phone calls. Anthropic wants to treat Claude like a person. A declining number of teens identify as LGBT.
The AI ‘Ick’: The Growing Aversion to AI Influence
Does familiarity breed contempt? In the case of artificial intelligence, that seems to be true.
On the Radar: ‘Looksmaxxing’ is Official, Discord’s New Age Verification and Existential AI Concerns
Looksmaxxing gets Merriam-Webster’s seal of approval. Discord gets new age verification.
On the Radar: Europe’s AI Emotion Ban, Doomscrolling and Is Silent Mode Better for You?
The EU plans to ban AI chatbots simulating emotions with kids. Is doomscrolling informative? And is turning your phone on silent a good thing?
5 Best Nintendo Switch Games for Families (That We’ve Reviewed So Far)
The Nintendo Switch has a plethora of family-friendly games. Here are the best we’ve reviewed so far.
On the Radar: ‘Gummy Bear Moms,’ Gen Z Visiting Historic Sites and a ‘Cat in the Hat’ Scares
What’s a “gummy bear mom?” Gen Z is loving history and nature. And a new, threatening “Cat in the Hat” trend?
10 Upcoming Movies That May Interest Families: Fall Movie Preview 2026
Summer is gone and fall is here. But Hollywood still has plenty of films lined up for families. Here are 10 to keep your eye on.
On the Radar: NYC School Ban on AI, ‘Social Jetlag’ and Meta Pays Out
NYC schools crack down on AI use. Teens experience “social jetlag.” Meta pays out for social media tactics.
On the Radar: Cannabis Use Can Hurt Teen Memory, AI Music Ban and ‘Soft Socializing’
Teen cannabis use hurts memory growth, Australia bans AI music, and Gen Z’s “soft socializing.”