by Larry Richman | Mar 13, 2024
In a meeting today with Church employees, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints issued guiding principles it will follow in the use of artificial intelligence (AI). Emergent technologies in construction, communication, and transportation have allowed the...
by Larry Richman | Mar 12, 2024
The article “3 Guiding Principles for Using Technology and Media” in this month’s Liahona magazine provides useful principles based on gospel truths to help guide your choices about how you use technology and media. Technology is constantly changing....
by Larry Richman | Mar 7, 2024
March 7th is National Slam the Scam Day—a day to highlight ways to learn about how to prevent scams and fraud. Scams are on the rise with the acceleration of artificial intelligence (AI) and other sophisticated technologies. Don’t let scammers catch you unaware of...
by Larry Richman | Jan 29, 2024
A new social media channel named “Young Men Worldwide” has been published on Instagram and Facebook as a resource for gathering and sharing ideas to help young men center their lives on Jesus Christ. The first post was a welcome message from the Young Men...
by Larry Richman | Jan 5, 2024
Did you buy your child a new phone or tablet for Christmas? Do you know what is accessible on that device? Accountability is the key to avoiding pornography and teaching our children how to thrive in the digital age. We have written before about Covenant Eyes, a...
by Larry Richman | Dec 17, 2023
Clickbait You are probably seeing more spam in your inbox. Here are some examples: fake invoices for items you didn’t order, notifications that an item you ordered cannot be delivered, emails with links to track your orders, or a notice of a refund from a...
by Larry Richman | Nov 27, 2023
Threats to children’s internet safety include invasions of privacy, cyberbullying, sexting and harassment. Options to protect your children include parental controls, apps and tracking software. But the most effective way to keep your kids safe is to talk with them...
by Larry Richman | Nov 24, 2023
If you bought your child a new mobile device on Black Friday, do you know what is accessible on that device? Accountability is the key to avoiding pornography and teaching our children how to thrive in the digital age. We have written before about Covenant Eyes, a...
by Larry Richman | Nov 3, 2023
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has published a short series of lessons and videos to help young people use technology more effectively and safely. In these lessons and videos, you will learn about “Purpose, Plan and Pause.” Purpose. Ask yourself, “Why...
by Larry Richman | Sep 18, 2023
The Church’s new Gospel Stream mobile and TV streaming (OTT) app makes it simpler and safer to view videos and broadcasts. This ad-free, safe environment will make it easier to access resources to teach the gospel at home, in Sunday meetings, and in seminary or...
by Larry Richman | Aug 16, 2023
In this increasingly digital age, much of our social and financial information lives in the cloud. Photos, social media accounts, financial accounts, Church records, and other digital files all have value. Since this digital information will outlive us, it is...
by Larry Richman | Jul 24, 2023
The Church has published an approach to help us take charge of technology―Purpose. Plan. Pause. Technology is one of the greatest gifts of our generation. The gift of technology will allow us to share the light of Christ faster and further than ever before. Read this...
by Larry Richman | Jun 22, 2023
The Church’s Friend magazine has begun a new Instagram account at Instagram.com/thefriendmag with articles, artwork, and stories from children around the world. This is a place where you can find ready-made, kid-friendly Come, Follow Me activities, videos, crafts,...
by Larry Richman | Jun 14, 2023
Covenant Eyes provides a free ebook titled Allied, which teaches how to quit pornography through accountability. The book equips people with the tools they need to cultivate strong accountability relationships. It helps you discover proven methods to building strong...
by Larry Richman | May 29, 2023
June is National Internet Safety Awareness Month. This article contains links to resources parents can use to learn how to keep the internet a safe resource for you and your family. The non-profit organization Enough Is Enough has created the website Internet Safety...