@StephenBalkam

Founder & CEO, Family Online Safety Institute

 Washington, DC
fosi.org
Joined April 2007
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I have some thoughts about our possible AI future. stephenbalkam.substack.com/p…
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Friction: Silicon Valley's F-Word open.substack.com/pub/stephe…
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What Parents Need to Take Away From “Adolescence” fosi.org/good-digital-parent… via @fosi
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We Are The Anxious Generation fosi.org/good-digital-parent… via @fosi
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📱 Instagram’s new teen safety rules are a step forward, but how much will they truly impact online safety? Our CEO @StephenBalkam shares his thoughts in @GuardianUS on the importance of transparency and access to data. Read the full piece now🔗 theguardian.com/technology/2…

‘It’s not a solution for teen girls like me’: Instagram’s new under-18 rules met with skepticism

Meta’s changes include making teen accounts private and ‘limiting sensitive content’. Many say it’s not enough

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Just getting started at #Concordia here in NYC
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TikTok and the Family Online Safety Institute partner to launch Digital Safety Partnership For Families newsroom.tiktok.com/en-us/ti…

TikTok and the Family Online Safety Institute partner to launch Digital Safety Partnership For...

TikTok is the world's leading destination for short-form mobile videos. Our mission is to capture and present the world's creativity, knowledge, and moments that matter in everyday life. TikTok...

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New Article Alert! 📢 Our CEO @StephenBalkam's latest piece, "Why The Kids Online Safety Act Is So Hard To Love," is now live on @techpolicypress! Tap below to understand the nuanced challenges and implications of KOSPA for the future of online safety! ✅ techpolicy.press/why-the-kid…

Why The Kids Online Safety Act Is So Hard To Love

Stephen Balkam explores the KOSA dilemma of balancing safety, privacy, and free speech for kids online.

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Exciting News! 🌐 FOSI's own @StephenBalkam and Maria Conticelli will be attending TrustCon 2024 in San Francisco today! We are eager to collaborate with experts in trust & safety to drive meaningful conversations and solutions in the digital world. ✍️ See you at Trustcon! 👋
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FOSI Response to Kids Online Health and Safety Task Force Report fosi.org/policy-research/fos… via @fosi
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How a New Law Could Change the World of Child Influencers rollingstone.com/culture/cul… via @RollingStone

How a New Law Could Change the World of Child Influencers

The bill, the first of its kind, ensures that kids under 16 who appear in at least 30 percent of a parent's content are entitled to a share of revenue.

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🚫📱 The LA Unified School District voted to ban cell phones during school! Join Andrew, The Policy Guy, as he dives into the pros and cons in our latest episode. Would this cause a boost in academics or a risk in emergencies? Let us know what you think in the comments! ✍️
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Here are my two cents on the Surgeon General's call for a health warning on Facebook, Instagram and the others: Social Media Does Not Cause Cancer fosi.org/policy-research/soc… via @fosi
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The FOSI 2024 EU Forum is off to an incredible start! 🌟 We've kicked off with opening remarks from FOSI CEO @StephenBalkam, followed by our panels on "Good Digital Parenting: Ages and Stages" and "Innovations in Online Safety Solutions." Join us after lunch for more! ✍️
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FOSI Statement on Kids Online Safety Act fosi.org/about-press/fosi-st… via @fosi
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My mom – at Silver Spring, MD
Arlington National Cemetery
@ArlingtonNatl13 Feb 2024
On Feb. 13, 1943, in the midst of World War II, the U.S. Marine Corps announced that women could again join its ranks. Laurin C. Balkam (Court 9) quickly volunteered and eventually served as the secretary for the Commandant, General Alexander A. Vandegrift (Section 2).
Source: ANC

ALT Source: ANC

Source: Pritzker Military Museum and Library

ALT Source: Pritzker Military Museum and Library

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The problem with social media is that it exists at all wapo.st/3Svcr7h

Opinion | The problem with social media is that it exists at all

Economists measured what people would pay for these platforms not to exist. It turns out, people would pay a lot.

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Listening to Kristen Vanderame of @NetApp opening #TheIntersect2024 – at Washington, DC
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Generating Safer Artificial Intelligence fosi.org/good-digital-parent… via @fosi
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cnn.com/2024/02/01/tech/soci… Congress hasn’t been able to make social media safer. Here’s why
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