Reposted by Jess McBeathThe Guardian @theguardian.com · 14/04/2025Older people who use smartphones ‘have lower rates of cognitive decline’theguardian.comOlder people who use smartphones ‘have lower rates of cognitive decline’Analysis of over-50s who engage with phones, tablets and other devices challenges fears of ‘digital dementia’ Fears that smartphones, tablets and other devices could drive dementia in later life have been challenged by research that found lower rates of cognitive decline in older people who used the technology. An analysis of published studies that looked at technology use and mental skills in more than 400,000 older adults found that over-50s who routinely used digital devices had lower rates of cognitive decline than those who used them less. Continue reading... 2023353
Jess McBeath @jessdigital.bsky.social · 27/03/2025"... there is a need for a more holistic approach to AI literacy,” the study said. “Current AI literacy efforts predominantly focus on technical concepts, whereas they should also incorporate psychosocial dimensions.” gizmodo.com/lonely-peopl...gizmodo.comLonely People Are Even Sadder After Using Chatbots, Research FindsMIT and OpenAI teamed up to study how AI chatbots are making people feel. Where users ended up depends on where they started. 000
Jess McBeath @jessdigital.bsky.social · 26/02/2025Schools! Do your staff need online safety training? Our webinar training for UK schools covers tech trends, research, tailored scenarios and resources for keeping young people safe online. If you want to feel more confident about tech and kids, get in touch! www.jessdigital.co.uk/ask-jess 011
Jess McBeath @jessdigital.bsky.social · 11/02/2025Today is #SaferInternetDay - This year we are learning all about scams online. For more information about the day take a look at the free UK Safer Internet Centre resources saferinternet.org.uk/safer-intern... 000
Jess McBeath @jessdigital.bsky.social · 04/02/2025𝗜𝘁'𝘀 𝗴𝗼𝘁 𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗱𝗼 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘆𝗼𝘂. Or does it? 3 reasons to support #SaferInternetDay: 𝟱𝟮% 𝗼𝗳 𝗨𝗞 kids heard about SID last year 𝟯𝟭% 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺 spoke to a parent about an online worry 𝟱𝟯% o𝗳 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀 who used the resources said the day led to disclosures 𝗦𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝘂𝗽: saferinternet.org.uk/safer-intern... 010
Jess McBeath @jessdigital.bsky.social · 03/02/2025Supporting young people online begins with understanding their digital needs. Here is the Cybersurvey information and sign-up link for schools in the UK: www.thecybersurvey.co.ukthecybersurvey.co.ukTheCybersurvey.co.ukThe Cybersurvey explores the online life of young people. Children and teens take part in this survey of life in a digital world each year. 000
Jess McBeath @jessdigital.bsky.social · 03/02/2025@nspcc.bsky.social research into generative AI and children's safety, with recommendations. learning.nspcc.org.uk/research-res... 022
Jess McBeath @jessdigital.bsky.social · 27/01/2025It's easy-peasy-lemon-squeezy to celebrate #SaferInternetDay! Schedule your social media post for the day using the new social media toolkit. saferinternet.org.uk/safer-intern... 100
Jess McBeath @jessdigital.bsky.social · 23/01/2025AI and bias: "when humans repeatedly interact with biased AI systems, they learn to be more biased themselves" www.nature.com/articles/s41...nature.comHow human–AI feedback loops alter human perceptual, emotional and social judgements - Nature Human BehaviourGlickman and Sharot reveal a human–AI feedback loop, where AI amplifies subtle human biases, which are then further internalized by humans. This cycle, observed across various domains, leads to substa... 010
Jess McBeath @jessdigital.bsky.social · 22/01/2025We're in Bolton for the last #OnlineSafetyLive this week! 000
Jess McBeath @jessdigital.bsky.social · 09/01/2025It's 5 weeks until #SaferInternetDay! 1. Sign up to one of the January webinars for educators in Scotland, England, Wales & NI: www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/childnet-4... 2. Grab a ticket for the Digital Youth Work Conference in Stirling: www.youthlink.scot/event/digita... @digilearnscot.bsky.social 031
