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Kirra Pendergast
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Brain-computer interface technology and Snap's NextMind Acquisition
In 2022 Snapchat's parent company, Snap Inc acquired NextMind, a neurotech firm based in Paris. This is a development in the tech world...
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Lenny
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Youth Voice - Monthly Trending Topics
Meta’s Underage Users Have Finally Caught Up with the Company Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, have been screwing...
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Kirra Pendergast
7 min read
The "Tradwives" trend on social media
Over the past few months, I've had several close friends contact me, sharing photos of 'trad wives' that have been appearing on various...
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Kirra Pendergast
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Meet Sally or is that Sam? Synthetic Stars and How AI Celebrities Are Redefining Human Connections
The emergence of AI celebrities marks a pivotal shift in our social media use, blending the lines between reality and virtual...
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Kirra Pendergast
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Youth Voice - Monthly Trending Topics
I am Kirra Pendergast, and it is with great excitement that I introduce our new monthly newsletter, a resource designed to keep parents,...
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Kirra Pendergast
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Risks of Apple's NameDrop Feature
Apple's latest iOS 17 update brings with it a nifty new feature called NameDrop, and it's pretty much what it sounds like. Think of it as...
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Kirra Pendergast
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US Government Takes Action for Responsible and Trustworthy AI Development
As the UK prepares for its first AI Safety summit, the US government has issued a significant directive aimed at fostering the secure and...
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Kirra Pendergast
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The Escalation of Online Aggression Among Teens and Tweens Post-Covid
A Guide for Parents and Guardians (schools please feel free to publish part or all if you choose) The post-Covid era seems to have...
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Kirra Pendergast
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Urgent update on Roblox and Online Safety
I want to share some crucial insights and feedback from our discussions with Primary school-age children over the past few weeks,...
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Kirra Pendergast
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Bold Insights into AI and Misinformation
Frances Haugen, who worked at Facebook and is known for revealing some big secrets about the company, recently spoke at the National...
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Kirra Pendergast
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Navigating the World of AI Celebrity Alter-Egos on Social Media
Social media is evolving, and a new trend has emerged, capturing a lot of attention. Companies like Meta have created AI (Artificial...
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Kirra Pendergast
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Who is liable for what? Educating Young Minds on Internet Law and Regulation
Understanding the nuances of social media law and regulation is beneficial and essential, especially for young people who are not only...
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