On the Radar: Most Dangerous TikTok Trends; ‘Vibe Coding’ and Social Media Lawsuits
A new study assesses the most dangerous TikTok trends. “Vibe coding” is named Collins Dictionary’s Word of the Year. Social media titans fail to have a lawsuit against their platforms dismissed.
On the Radar: AI Psychosis, Teens’ Tech-Free Rooms and ‘Clankers’
OpenAI is trying to combat AI psychosis. Some teens turned their bedrooms into tech-free zones for a challenge. The ‘clanker’ trend has quickly devolved into a cover for racist remarks.
On the Radar: AI Homeless Man Prank, ‘Group 7’ and ‘Instagram Face’
Teens are faking out their parents with an AI prank that could cause real-world problems. What is Group 7? What families need to know about “Instagram face.”
On the Radar: ‘Adult’ ChatGPT, Poor Reading & Vocabulary Skills and a PG-13 Instagram
What do parents need to know about ChatGPT’s 18+ features? Is social media negatively impacting your child’s reading skills? How will Instagram’s PG-13 content restrictions affect teen users?
On the Radar: 150 Friends, ‘41’ and Taylor Swift’s Uncensored Album
Researchers suggest humans can’t maintain more than 150 friendships. Why are kids saying “41”? Just how bad is the uncensored version of Taylor Swift’s ‘Life of a Showgirl’?
Merriam-Webster Creates the Best Large Language Model Yet
Is the famous dictionary delving into the realm of AI … or not?
On the Radar: ‘Locking In,’ AI Social Media and False Nutrition Advice
Teens want to “lock in” to their goals. What does that even mean? OpenAI and Meta release AI-based social media apps. How to identify false nutrition advice on social media.
AI and Christianity
Is it OK for Christians to use AI? If so, how can we do so ethically and responsibly, without compromising our faith or values?
On the Radar: Taylor Swift, ‘Lock-In’ and Instagram Parental Controls
The hype behind Taylor Swift’s upcoming album shows her pop culture impact. TikTok’s “Lock-In” challenge is all about focusing on goals. Instagram continues to receive heat for poor parental controls.
On the Radar: Online Predators, ‘Dih’ and Parents on Social Media
Kids are being targeted online younger and younger. “Dih” is slang for a profanity. Why some online parenting trends are problematic.