Fireside Chat with Prof. Yoshua Bengio | 2026 Copenhagen Summit
At the 2026 Copenhagen Summit, AI pioneer Yoshua Bengio warned that achieving safe, responsible artificial intelligence requires a dual approach: rigorous scientific research paired with a fundamental redesign of societal governance structures. He emphasized that technical safeguards alone are insufficient without transparent policy frameworks, interdisciplinary collaboration, and public engagement. Bengio also highlighted emerging research on interpretability, robustness, and alignment, while calling for global standards that balance innovation with ethical oversight. The fireside chat underscored the urgency of coordinated action across academia, industry, and regulators.
AI & Teen Well-Being: What Do We Know Now? | 2026 Common Sense Summit
At the 2026 Common Sense Summit, reporters and experts from Common Sense Media, Stanford and OpenAI warned that AI chatbots are deeply embedded in teens’ lives—about 70% report use—for homework, advice, companionship and emotional support. Panelists highlighted a spectrum of...
Hyperconnected: How Life Online Affects Kids' Mental Health and Well-Being
The panel titled “Hyperconnected” examined how pervasive online engagement reshapes children’s mental health and well‑being. Hosted by pediatrician Dr. Jenny Redeski, the discussion featured a developmental psychologist, a clinical psychologist from Aura, and a youth influencer, each offering a distinct...
Does Mortal Kombat II Take the Gory Action to a New Level? | Common Sense Movie Minute
The video reviews the sequel Mortal Kombat II, assessing whether it pushes the franchise’s signature gore to new heights. It outlines the plot’s familiar premise—Earthrealm heroes entering a deadly tournament—and notes the film’s reliance on visceral combat, graphic fatalities, and a...
Building Healthy Habits for Digital Well-Being
The video, hosted by Jasmine Hood Miller and Tally Horowitz of Common Sense Media, introduces parents and educators to the concept of digital well‑being and offers practical steps for cultivating healthy technology habits in children from early childhood through high...
Will Parents and Kids Go Hog Wild for Animal Farm? | Common Sense Movie Minute
The Common Sense Movie Minute reviews the new live‑action adaptation of George Orwell’s *Animal Farm*, asking whether the story will resonate with parents and kids. The segment explains that the film reimagines the classic dystopian allegory as a barnyard romp,...
Does The Devil Wears Prada 2 Cut Deeper than the Original? | Common Sense Movie Minute
The Common Sense Media review focuses on the sequel to the 2006 hit *The Devil Wears Prada*, evaluating its content, themes, and suitability for teenage viewers. The video outlines the film’s plot—Andy Sachs returns to Runway magazine—and highlights how the...
What's the Way Forward for Quality Media in America? | 2026 Common Sense Summit
The 2026 Common Sense Summit panel tackled the future of quality media in America, focusing on the FCC’s aggressive posture, growing politicization, and the survival of public‑media institutions. Former FCC chair warned that four petitions targeting ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox...
Is The Sheep Detectives a Whodunit Kids Can Enjoy? | Common Sense Movie Minute
The Common Sense Media review spotlights "The Sheep Detectives," a family‑oriented whodunit where a flock of sheep hunts down the murder of their shepherd. The film adapts a popular children’s book, blending comedy, earnest drama, and mystery while keeping the...
Digital Literacy & Well-Being: What Every Kid Should Know in the Age of AI
The session centered on a new digital‑literacy and well‑being curriculum that teaches children and families to recognize the persuasive "design tricks" embedded in modern technology, from social‑media feeds to AI chatbots. Speakers highlighted how tech companies deliberately craft experiences that...
Is Michael a Real Thriller for Young Music Fans? | Common Sense Movie Minute
The Common Sense Movie Minute review examines "Michael," a biographical musical drama that charts Michael Jackson’s ascent from a child performer in the Jackson 5 to a global pop icon, positioning it as a potential thriller for young music fans. The film...
The State of Kids' Health in America | 2026 Common Sense Summit
The panel at the 2026 Common Sense Summit warned that American children are faring far worse than peers in other OECD nations, with mortality rates now 80% higher and a widening gap in overall health outcomes. Researchers linked this...
2026 Common Sense Summit on Kids and Families
The 2026 Common Sense Summit on Kids and Families brought together educators, policymakers, and tech leaders to confront the escalating risks children face online. Speakers framed the issue as a “critical threshold” that demands collective action rather than isolated parental...
Doing Better for Boys | 2026 Common Sense Summit
The 2026 Common Sense Summit panel titled “Doing Better for Boys” examined how adolescent boys are navigating school, family, and digital culture. Moderator Christopher Pepper introduced experts from education, medicine, and media research to unpack the pressures boys face...
Is This Tech's Big Tobacco Moment? | 2026 Common Sense Summit
The Common Sense Summit panel brought together California Attorney General Rob Bonta and New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez to argue that big‑tech platforms are entering a "big tobacco" moment. Both officials detailed multistate litigation against Meta, TikTok and...