Join the Family Online Safety Institute for a roundtable discussion as we workshop the best ways to make the SAFE for Kids Act most impactful and discuss a path forward for kids online safety in New York.
On December 9th, 2024, FOSI hosted its Annual Conference at the InterContinental on the Wharf in Washington, DC. This year's theme, From Protection to Empowerment, brought together leaders from the public, private, academic, and nonprofit sectors to address the most pressing issues in online safety. The conference explored how protective measures can evolve into tools that empower users to confidently navigate the digital world.
On February 12, 2025, FOSI partnered with Thorn for a powerful discussion on online safety in recognition of Safer Internet Day. This webinar explored key risks facing children online, including harassment, abuse, sextortion, and CSAM, while providing caregivers and educators with actionable strategies to protect young users.
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Sean O'Grady, head of Trust and Safety at Pocket Worlds. It has been edited for length and clarity.
With new dynamics emerging between Silicon Valley and Washington, some advocates for stronger social media regulations and parents are concerned their cause will get lost in the dust despite past momentum.
Big tech companies like Google, Meta, and Amazon are going after Maryland's newest online child safety law. ”
Since 2013, ConnectSafely, has been the official U.S. coordinator for Safer Internet Day, following an agreement between the European Commission and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to officially include the U.S. in what is now a global event celebrated in more than 100 countries. This is an important time to focus on internet safety. […]
Australia’s consumers view the proposed social media age ban as the tech-policy equivalent of slapping duct tape on a leaky dam. The latest paper from the team charged with determining the best way to implement the technology behind the bipartisan policy reveals that while Australians are all for the principle, they’re less convinced about the […]
On Wednesday, February 19, 2025, the US Senate Committee on the Judiciary held a hearing titled “Children’s Safety in the Digital Era: Strengthening Protections and Addressing Legal Gaps.” The hearing focused on the growing dangers children face online, particularly child sexual exploitation and other online harms, highlighting the failure of Big Tech to implement adequate […]
WASHINGTON, DC, February 27, 2025 ”” Today, the Family Online Safety Institute (FOSI) welcomes 1Password as its newest member, furthering a shared commitment to advancing online safety and security. As part of FOSI’s community of online safety leaders, 1Password, a leader in identity security, strengthens a collective effort to promote responsible online practices, digital literacy, and strong security habits for families. Together, FOSI and 1Password aim to provide parents, caregivers, and organizations with the knowledge needed to foster a safer, more empowering digital experience for all.
