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Before Google Was Blamed for the Suicide of a Teen Chatbot User, Its Researchers Published a Paper Warning of Those Exact Dangers

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In particular, the Google researchers warn, these bots could target children and adolescents, who "can be more easily persuaded and manipulated than adults." The teen at the heart of the Florida case, Sewell Setzer III, was just 14 years old when, in February 2024, he died of suicideafter developing an intense obsession with Character.AI

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Florida bans children under 14 from holding social media accounts

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The law, which will go into effect on January 1, 2025, is expected to have far-reaching consequences for not only teens and their parents, but also social media companies that will have to delete the accounts of children under the age of 14. They will also have to seek parental. Read Entire Article

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Group of state attorneys general launch investigation into TikTok and its effect on young people

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Attorneys general from eight states, including Massachusetts, California, Florida, and Kentucky, are investigating TikTok to find out if its design and the way it is promoted can have a negative effect on the wellbeing of children, teens, and young adults.

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“Black & Proud”

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When the governor of Florida signs a homophobic and transphobic law , banning public school teachers from giving age appropriate instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity, but your children do not attend public schools or you do not have children or you’re not a Florida resident, will you Say Gay anyway?

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Several states are investigating how Instagram keeps kids on the platform

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A group of state attorneys general has announced an investigation into “the techniques utilized by Meta to increase the frequency and duration of engagement” of children and teens on Instagram and the negative effects that may cause ( via The Wall Street Journal ). Meta is concerned about young people not using its products.

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Why Are Nonprofits Experiencing An Insurance Crisis? And What Can the Nonprofit Sector Do About it?

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We have worked and/or are presently working on legislation with nonprofit associations in California, Texas, Pennsylvania, Illinois, and Florida. He had been a foster father many times and had many children of his own, all who vouched for his being a great father. Other examples involve teens that run away while staying in group homes.

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TechSoup Global: Springing into Action

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a Skokie Public Library program that provides specialized services, programs, and resources for children with special needs. Read all about how the Orange County Library System in Florida is teaching teens how to use MakerBot printers and flight simulators as well as other technology skills. 3D printing at your local library?

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