Kids are talking to AI more than ever. Sen. John Curtis wants rules to ensure their safety

Sen. John Curtis is co-leading a bipartisan bill to implement requirements for AI chatbots before they can go live.

No Chatbot Companions, No Deepfakes: Congress Takes On AI

The Nurture Originals, Foster Art, and Keep Entertainment Safe (NO FAKES) Act aims to establish a clear federal right for ...

Colorado AI chatbot bill signed into law restricting interactions with children; some parents concerned it doesn't protect kids

Colorado now has its first law restricting how AI chatbots can interact with kids.

Senators unveil bipartisan bill to safeguard children from AI chatbots

A bipartisan duo unveiled a bill Tuesday to regulate artificial intelligence chatbots to protect children, as legislators continue to debate rules for the fast-moving technology. The bill, authored by ...

57% of kids ages 9 to 17 who use AI get body advice from it—here's why that could be problematic, experts say

Nearly a third, 29% of 13-to 17-year-olds use AI daily, according to new data by Common Sense Media.

AI in the classroom prompts tide of concern from US parents and experts

While tech companies and Trump have been pushing teachers to use AI in the classroom, many argue that there is little evidence that it would actually help children ...

Chatbot teddies for three‑year‑olds? Why AI toys are risky for kids

Young children are particularly prone to developing strong attachments to conversational AI agents, research shows.

Report finds nearly 9 in 10 kids use AI; should be ‘wake-up call’ for parents

Common Sense Media, an advocacy organization for youth digital safety, surveyed more than 1,200 kids ages 9 to 17 for its new report. The survey looked at how, why, and how often kids are using AI.