Podcast · Family Online Safety Institute (fosi.org) · MOMS OFF MUTE is a podcast about Raising Digital Kids. Real Conversations with and for Modern Parents. Hosted by Mom Jordan Bivings Glover from th...

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The Family Online Safety Institute (FOSI) appreciates the opportunity to contribute to the State of California Department of Justice’s Proposed Rulemaking for SB 976, the Protecting Our Kids From Soci...

Partnership Advances Shared Commitment to Family Safety in the Age of AI Washington, D.C., June 22, 2026 — Today, the Family Online Safety Institute (FOSI) announces that OpenAI has joined […]

We commend the UK government for taking online safety seriously for years, from the ICO’s Children’s Code (AADC) to the Online Safety Act and Ofcom’s thorough research, public communication, and […]

In this month’s issue of The Assurance, we look back on the FOSI 2026 European Forum, held on June 9th in Brussels, Belgium. Bringing together policymakers, regulators, researchers, industry leaders, ...

Belonging in a Digital Age: Teens, Tech, & Third Places

When a teen’s phone use starts to worry their caregivers – the irritability after scrolling, the sneaking it after bedtime, the constant negotiations – it can be hard to know […]

The evolution of the digital safety debate is reaching a critical stage: the very tools designed to protect users may be the same ones that compromise their agency. Historically, “one-size-fits-all” [...

FOSI submitted comments to Ofcom’s March 2026 call for evidence on content harmful to children. Drawing on findings from our research on adolescent wellbeing, this response explores both the benefits ...

In this month’s issue of The Assurance, When Tech Feels Human, we explore what it means to grow up in a world where technology doesn’t just respond..

Florida has emerged as an ambitious state for online safety legislation. Over the past few years, the Sunshine State has worked to implement a comprehensive approach to protecting children online: […]

As 2025 comes to an end, join FOSI staff’s briefing to reflect on all of the online safety policy developments from this year. What bills passed into law, what laws survived legal challenges, what law...

This research brief examines how parents and children in both the United States and Australia view emerging policy conversations around social media bans and school-based smartphone restrictions. Usin...

Let’s Talk About Generative AI is a practical, research-informed guide designed to help families understand how teens are using generative AI in their daily lives. Drawing from FOSI’s 2025 Generative ...

Washington, D.C., December 4, 2025 — Today, the Family Online Safety Institute (FOSI) welcomes Qustodio, part of the Qoria family, as its newest member, furthering a shared commitment to advancing […]

Introduction States have taken up the gauntlet of children’s online safety and privacy as federal options stall. Parents and policymakers are concerned over addictive design features, ensuring their c...

In this month’s issue of The Assurance, we take a closer look back at the FOSI 2025 Annual Conference, a day filled with thoughtful conversations, new insights, and a shared commitment to strengthenin...