| | | | The EU says, “quit targeting our kids!” In 2024 a new law will ban ads that target individuals based on their religion, sexual orientation, ethnicity or political affiliation. Companies also cannot serve targeted ads to minors. It’s a ground-breaking bill. TikTok is testing a dislike button. It’s a way for users to flag comments that may be spam or that don’t make sense in the context of the video. It’s also easy to see how this could be misused. TikTok and child abuse - Homeland Security has opened an investigation, after child sexual abuse material was posted both publicly and privately on the video sharing network. Meta is making millions from pro-eating disorder content on Instagram. The content is being promoted to children as young as 9, according to a Fairplay report. Epic Games and Lego are teaming up to create a family-friendly metaverse. They pledge to "protect children's right to play by making safety and wellbeing a priority, safeguard children's privacy…and give children and adults control with powerful tools.”
| New PYE Writing - Going just a bit deeper: | | Featured PYE Resource: the Gryphon router! | Your ROUTER is the most important digital device in your home. I trust my home network to Gryphon. We have a special deal - use “pyefriends15” to get a better price than Amazon! If you want to learn more about routers before making a purchase, read our popular comparison post. | | Upcoming Speaking! Crime Stoppers of Houston, TX, Keynote talk to community leaders, police, April 16. Howardsville Christian, MI. three student talks grades 6-12, April 29. Church on Fire, OH, morning session for parents, April 30. Acts Academy Ministries, CO, virtual parent session, May 3. First Presbyterian, TX, live parent session, May 4. Sandersville, UMC and Brentwood Schools, GA, parents and multiple student talks, May 4-5. Solomon Schechter Day School, MA, virtual parent session, May 5. East Pickens Baptist, SC, virtual parent session, May 11. Holy Spirit Catholic School, MI, multiple student talks and parents, May 11. Jackson County DHHS, WI, multiple student and parent sessions, May 16-17. Sacred Heart Academy, MI, live parent talk May 17. Children’s Advocacy Center, MA, various student and parent talks, May 19-20.
Looks like 8 different states over the next month as we wrap up this school year! Michele is eagerly scheduling next year (chat with her here!). Do you have any burning tech questions? Don’t struggle alone and please reply! | | | Copyright (C) 2022 Protect Young Eyes. All rights reserved.
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