Contributor: Emily Tsiao

Emily studied film and writing when she was in college. And when she isn’t being way too competitive while playing board games, she enjoys food, sleep, and geeking out with her husband indulging in their “nerdoms,” which is the collective fan cultures of everything they love, such as Star Wars, Star Trek, Stargate and Lord of the Rings.

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.

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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.

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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.”

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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?

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The Neighborhood

The Neighborhood, like all neighborhoods, isn’t free from problems. But it feels relatively safe.

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A Big Bold Beautiful Journey

‘A Big Bold Beautiful Journey’ is anything but, as it takes an ugly turn down a street full of unnecessary foul language.

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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’?

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Chicago Fire

Where’s the fire? In Chicago, it seems. But the flames outside Firehouse 51 are nothing compared to the heat generated inside.

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Merriam-Webster Creates the Best Large Language Model Yet

Is the famous dictionary delving into the realm of AI … or not?

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Freakier Friday

It’s been 22 years since Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis first swapped bodies. This time around, two teens get tossed into the mix too.

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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.

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Abbott Elementary

While Abbott Elementary’s humor will find appeal with fans of ‘The Office’ or ‘Parks and Rec,’ it won’t get a passing grade from others.

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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?

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Ruth & Boaz

Netflix’s ‘Ruth & Boaz’ shares a lovely story about love and loyalty. But parents should be cautious of a few rough elements.

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Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale

In the final chapter of the ‘Downton Abbey’ saga, the Crawley family’s loyalty is tested once again as they face social scandal and financial ruin.

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