Stephen Balkam
CEO of the Family Online Safety Institute, appearing as a guest to discuss Roblox's new age verification system, AI age estimation, and broader online safety issues for minors.
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Mar 27, 2026 • 38min
Bring the Friction Back: Stephen Balkam on Kids, Social Media, and Tech’s Big Tobacco Moment
Stephen Balkam, founder and CEO of the Family Online Safety Institute and longtime nonpartisan children-and-tech expert, argues for bringing “friction” back into childhood. He discusses the Meta/Google verdict, safety-by-design in tech, limits of bans versus local solutions, parents’ anxieties, and the risks of AI replacing human connection. Short, sharp conversations about responsibility and design.
Dec 1, 2025 • 35min
The President Doubles Down On His Deportation Push
Colin Reed, a Republican strategist, delves into the political fallout from a tragic shooting involving National Guard members, linking it to immigration policies and upcoming midterm strategies. He emphasizes the need for toned-down political rhetoric. Meanwhile, Stephen Balkam, CEO of the Family Online Safety Institute, discusses Roblox's innovative age verification system aimed at protecting minors online amid rising safety concerns related to tech gifts this holiday season. They explore the implications of AI in age estimation and the balance between privacy and safety for children.
