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You can’t shield kids from scary news – here’s what ‘Sesame Street’ and other children’s shows did after 9/11

On back-to-school night in 2005, I eagerly entered my youngest child’s first grade classroom. The walls were festooned with brightly colored responses to the prompt: “Draw something you remember.”

The Conversation

'Buddy' Movie Sparks Backlash After Allegedly Traumatising Kids: 'It's Barney, but Make It Horror'

The horror-comedy 'Buddy' has caused online debate as its children's TV aesthetic misled some parents. Despite its cheerful look, the film is R-rated and intended for adults.

International Business Times UK

Before You Give Your Child Their First Smartphone, Do These 6 Things

Giving a child their first smartphone can solve a practical problem—suddenly they can call after practice, text when plans change, and reach you in an emergency. But it also places apps, messaging, cameras, location sharing, purchases, strangers, and a nearly unlimited internet connection in their pocket. Smartphone access is nearly…

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Report Says Google's AI Overview Poses Risk To Children. And Parents Can't Switch It Off

Google's AI Overviews failed child safety tests and pose an "unacceptable risk" to children, according to a nonprofit organization that evaluates AI products.

International Business Times

How you can keep your child safe on social media as new study found ‘systemic issues’ with many features

The new study investigated more than 80 safety features across four top social media platforms

The Independent UK

Parent sparks ‘brain rot’ debate online after a Massachusetts clinic suggested bringing iPads for kids in place of its waiting room fish tank

A clinic update turned into a culture clash.

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Margrethe Vestager backs new AI Safety Institute for children after decade regulating Big Tech

A US nonprofit is borrowing the car industry's safety playbook to protect children from AI — and it wants to use big tech's own money, among others, to do it.

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Exclusive: Kalshi announces steps to keep kids off prediction market

The prediction market is implementing new tools to prevent minors from trading, but is resisting calls to block ages 18-20.

Axios

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 ...

The National (Scotland)

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.

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The Independent UK

These tips from experts can help your teenager navigate AI companions

Teenagers are turning to AI for advice, guidance and conversation

The Independent UK

‘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

International Business Times

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.

Fortune

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.

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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

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

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