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We're entering a new age of AI moderation, but it may be too late to rein in the chatbot beast

Recent changes to AI chatbots and access to them point to a recalibrated approach, but is it too little, too late?

TechRadar

Buying your kid their first phone? Do these 5 things first

Before your child gets their first phone, you should get some ground rules in place. Here are the steps you need to take, according to the experts.

Tom’s Guide

Concerns over youngsters’ growing use of AI chatbots

AI chatbots such as ChatGPT will need to adhere to the age-restricting Online Safety Act according to a government spokesperson ...

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ChatGPT gives teens dangerous advice on drugs, dieting, and self-harm, study warns

A new study sheds light on ChatGPT's alarming interactions with teens.

Euronews

Teenagers are turning to ChatGPT for advice. This study shows why that could be dangerous

Roughly 10% of the world’s population are using ChatGPT

The Independent UK

Here's how experts suggest protecting children from AI companions

Tips for adults who are worried about children's artificial intelligence (AI) companions should recognise unhealthy relationships, teach them that the platforms are agreeable and to learn as much as possible about AI.

Euronews

These tips from experts can help your teenager navigate AI companions

Teenagers are turning to AI for advice, guidance and conversation

The Independent UK

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‘Everyone is using AI’: The growing impact AI is having on teens’ lives

Teenagers are increasingly turning to AI for advice, emotional support and decision-making, according to a new study

The Independent UK

Three Quarters Of US Teens Use AI Companions Despite Risks: Study

Nearly three in four American teenagers have used AI companions, with more than half qualifying as regular users despite growing safety concerns about these virtual relationships, according to a new survey released Wednesday.

International Business Times

Less than half of parents utilize parental controls on their kids’ smartphones. Here's why—and how to get started

“Our findings show that even as parental controls become more available, adoption remains low," said the CEO of the Family Online Safety Institute.

Fortune

The dangers of AI companions: Experts issue unprecedented warning for teens as most parents are in the dark about their habits

Common Sense Media urged that no one under 18 be allowed to use companion AI technology.

Fortune

America's families have an increasingly bleak outlook, and 4 factors are driving their gloom

A striking 58% of parents and 61% of children and teens said that for families like theirs, things are going just fair or poorly. And the economy is just part of the problem.

Fortune

This 4-question quiz from Stanford psychiatrists can help protect from the dangers of AI

Digital well-being isn’t just about screen time anymore.

Fortune

TikTok introduces tighter controls for kids and teens—but experts still have a warning for parents

Here's why the features are a "step in the right direction," but not the end of the story.

Fortune

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A 14-year-old's suicide was prompted by an AI chatbot, lawsuit alleges. Here's how parents can keep kids safe.

Kids are drawn to AI companions for an array of reasons, from non-judgmental listening to emotional support, but there are risks. Here's how to spot red flags.

The Independent UK

An AI chatbot pushed a teen to kill himself, a lawsuit against its creator alleges

A Florida mother is suing a tech company over an AI chatbot that she says pushed her son to kill himself

TechRadar

It's time for Apple to tell parents that the iPhone doesn't belong in their child's classroom

The Apple iPhone 16 should come with a recommendation to keep it out of classrooms

Fortune

Social media and mental-health havoc: Here’s how the government is stepping in

The Kids Online Health and Safety Task Force just released parental and industry guidelines for online health and safety. Is it enough?

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How to talk to your kids about porn -12 tips from sex education experts for ages 5+

It may be awkward but it's an important conversation - here's how soon you need to start talking about it and how to do it in an age-appropriate way

Axios

Exclusive: AI isn't a daily habit yet for teens, young adults

And nearly half of young people have never tried generative AI tools, per a new study.

Latin Times

Latino Voters Worry the American Dream is out of Reach For Their Families

According to a set of independent surveys, the mental health crisis affecting Latino children ranks as a top issue of concern

Reason

The Future of Media Literacy Education

Media literacy education invites a slew of nonprofit organizations and consultancies into the public school system, many of whom may have their own political agendas.

WEKU

Kids under 13 would be barred from social media under bipartisan Senate bill

Studies link social media to aspects of America's mental health crisis in adolescents. A handful of bipartisan members of the Senate hope to change that.

Fortune

Here’s what child advocates don’t like about a new bipartisan bill to protect kids on social media

They see privacy problems on the horizon.

The Conversation

What parents and educators need to know about teens’ pornography and sexting experiences at school

Three out of four teenagers have seen online pornography – often before they even became a teenager. That’s according to a new report from Common Sense Media that examines the role pornography plays in the lives of today’s youth.

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