It’s almost here 🎧✨

Tomorrow we officially launch Moms Off Mute, a new podcast from the Family Online Safety Institute.

This isn’t about perfect parenting or having all the answers. It’s about what it actually looks like to raise kids in a digital world right now.

📅 First episode drops tomorrow!

Great to be in Manchester this week for the Global Age Assurance Standards Summit 2026 🌍

FOSI presented our Age Assurance Principles, with Charlotte Aynsley and Andrew Zack sharing insights on why these principles matter and what they look like in practice.

Learn more:
fosi.org/policy/balan...

The AI Personalization Safety Debate 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” [...

Is AI personalization protecting young people—or quietly shaping their behavior in ways we don’t fully see? 🤖

In our latest piece, The AI Personalization Safety Debate, Lyonne Zhu explores a growing tension at the center of online safety.

Learn more here: fosi.org/policy/the-a...

When do the games and apps young people use stop being harmless, and start shaping behavior in ways we don’t fully recognize? 🔎

In this month’s issue of The Assurance, we explore how gambling is showing up in youth digital spaces.

Read the full piece here ⬇️: www.linkedin.com/pulse/growin...

This week we attended the Annual Trust & Safety Summit held in London🇬🇧

We loved connecting with others in the space and hearing how people are working to build safer online experiences from the start, especially for kids and families navigating today’s digital world. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦✨

See you next year!

March Madness is here and while brackets are top of mind, there’s also a growing online safety issue worth paying attention to...

As online gambling becomes more accessible, teens are finding ways to engage, even when they’re underage.

Watch our latest episode to learn more! ✍️📱

Ofcom Call for Evidence: Content Harmful to Children 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 ...

FOSI has just submitted comments to Ofcom’s Call for Evidence on Content Harmful to Children ✅ 📄

Drawing on findings from our research on adolescent wellbeing, the response highlights both the benefits and risks of young people’s digital experiences.

Read more here: fosi.org/policy/ofcom...

Young people today are forming relationships across social media, messaging apps, games, and online communities. 📱

We created a resource to help parents and caregivers start conversations about digital consent and safety in relationships. 🤝

Read the full guide here:
fosi.org/program/star...

This winter, FOSI partnered with the Kennedy Recreation Center to host a series of workshops with 14 teenagers. During this time, we explored topics like AI and chatbots, social media, and online relationships. 🤝

Kaylin Peete shares what those three weeks taught us. 🧠📱: fosi.org/what-three-w...

When Tech Feels Human 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..

Technology today doesn’t just respond…it relates. 🤖💭

In the newest issue of The Assurance we explore what it means to grow up in a world where tech increasingly mirrors human interaction.

📩 Read the full issue below:
www.linkedin.com/pulse/when-t...

FOSI Briefs the States: Engaging Florida on the Future of Online Safety Policy 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: […]

📍 New from FOSI: Engaging Florida on the Future of Online Safety Policy

As Florida considers its AI Bill of Rights (SB 482) and age assurance requirements, this piece breaks down the key debates shaping the state’s approach. ⚖️

Read the full briefing to learn more: fosi.org/policy/fosi-...

Another highlight from our recent Safer Internet Day webinar 💬✨

Adele Taylor of NoFiltr.org shared a powerful reminder: when it comes to digital safety, youth voices matter.

Creating healthier digital spaces starts with listening to the people most impacted — from the very beginning. 🌱

Andrew is back with this week’s AI update 🌍🤖

Global leaders are meeting in India to discuss the future of AI, and the tone of the conversation is shifting. At the same time, efforts to move regulation forward here in the U.S. continue to face roadblocks.

Watch now to get the full picture. 🎥

Over the weekend, FOSI’s Stephen Balkam, Sarah Bean, and Kaylin Peete attended the The Aspen Institute Socrates Seminar in Colorado 🏔️

Grateful for the chance to step back, learn alongside a diverse group, and bring insight back into our work supporting children and families in the digital age. 💡✨

🌐 Safer Internet Day 2026 Webinar

Join FOSI, Discovery Education, and NoFiltr.org for a Safer Internet Day conversation exploring how youth navigate technology across home and the classroom.

📅 Feb 10th
⏰ 12–1:00 PM EST
💻 Virtual | Free registration

🔗 Register here:
us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Join us in Tallahassee on February 4 for a timely discussion on kids’ online safety & Florida’s role in shaping national policy ✅

🕙 Drop in between 10 AM–2 PM
📍 Governors Club, Tallahassee, FL
🤝 In collaboration with the The James Madison Institute

Register now: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

📢 FOSI Briefs the States: Florida

Join FOSI’s policy team in Tallahassee on February 4 for a presentation and roundtable discussion on kids’ online safety in Florida.

🕙 Choose a session at 10am, 11am, or 12pm
📍 Governors Club, Tallahassee
👉 Register here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

We’re excited to welcome Emily Cashman Kirstein as our new Vice Chair of the Board at FOSI 🎉

Emily brings deep expertise in child safety and public policy, and we’re delighted to have her step into this role with us. 🤝

Welcome, Emily — we’re so glad to have you as part of FOSI’s leadership! 🌐 ✅

Yesterday, we welcomed members to our Washington, DC offices for our bi-annual strategic planning session. 🤝💡

We’re incredibly grateful to our partners for their thoughtful participation, collaboration, and commitment to advancing online safety for children and families. ✅

We’re looking forward to today’s iRAISE event where FOSI's own Alanna Powers-O'Brien will be participating in a panel discussion on children and AI 🤖👧

The discussion will be co-led by the Paris Peace Forum and everyone.AI 🌍 We’re glad to be part of this important dialogue!

We’re excited to announce that Eric Ebenstein, Senior Director of Public Policy at TikTok, has been appointed Chair of FOSI’s Board of Directors 🎉

We’re thrilled to have his leadership as we look ahead to 2026 and beyond. Welcome, Eric!

🔗 Read the full press release here: fosi.org/family-onlin...

Every year children’s digital lives evolve faster than our guidance can keep up📱

In our latest blog Kaylin Peete explores why catching up isn’t about having all the answers: listening to children’s lived experiences and resisting one-size-fits-all solutions.💬

➡️ Read here: fosi.org/online-safet...

Many parents support bans.
Kids aren’t so sure.

Our latest issue of The Assurance dives into The Great Divide: Parents, Kids, and the New Tech Bans, unpacking what new research shows as technology restrictions gain momentum globally. 📊

📖 Read the full issue here: www.linkedin.com/pulse/great-...

We’re pleased to welcome Sarah Bean as our new Director of Research & Programs at FOSI 🎉

With experience spanning research, education, and media, Sarah brings a valuable perspective to our work supporting children and families as they navigate digital life. ✅

Welcome to FOSI, Sarah!

⏰ Happening today at 12 PM ET!

Join FOSI for a timely webinar briefing on the online safety policy issues that shaped 2025, and what policymakers should be watching next. 🌐 ✅

🔗 Register and join us today:
us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: FOSI Briefs the Hill: Online Safety Policy Developments from 2025. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar. 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...

📢 Join FOSI for a year-end look at online safety policy!

We’re holding a webinar that takes a look at the biggest policy moments of the year. We’ll revisit what advanced, what stalled, and what all of it means for families and lawmakers. ✅ ✍️

🔗 Register: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

A Ban Briefing: Children and Parents’ Perceptions of Social Media and Classroom Smartphone Bans in the U.S. and Australia 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...

📢 New Research from FOSI!

Australia’s new under-16 social media ban is reshaping conversations about online safety, so we asked families what they think...📊

This research highlights just how differently parents and children experience technology.

Read the full report ⬇️
fosi.org/research/a-b...

Let’s Talk About Generative AI 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 ...

✨ New Resource for Families: Let’s Talk About Generative AI

Gen AI is becoming part of teens’ everyday lives, from homework help to creative exploration. But for many families, it’s still unclear what healthy, responsible use should look like. 💬✨

🔗 Read the full resource: fosi.org/program/lets...

The Family Online Safety Institute Welcomes Qustodio as Its Newest Member 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 […]

We’re excited to welcome Qustodio (part of the Qoria family) as the newest member of the FOSI community 🎉

We’re looking forward to working with their team and learning from each other as we continue supporting families and kids online. ✅

🔗 Read the full announcement here: fosi.org/the-family-o...

Cracking the Code(s): What Age Appropriate Design Means for Parents and Families 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...

🚨 New from FOSI: Understanding Age-Appropriate Design Codes

Our State Policy Lead Marissa Edmund breaks down what Age Appropriate Design Codes in California, Maryland, Nebraska, and Vermont actually mean for parents, young people, and platforms.

📘 Read the full piece: fosi.org/policy/crack...