Kids, once again, leap ahead of parents in new era of AI tech
Generative AI is demonstrating one of the most enduring laws in tech: Teenagers are always a lap ahead of their elders. Why it matters: Efforts to keep kids safe from potentially harmful or dangerous technology regularly falter because adults don't understand what youngsters are actually doing.
Smartwatches for kids: How these devices can help parents and kids navigate technology
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Many parents and caregivers face a modern-day technological dilemma: They want to stay connected with their kids but aren’t ready to give them a smartphone. One alternative is a smartwatch designed specifically for kids. Consumer Reports has a low-down on high-tech watches, which might be the perfect solution.
Teens are using AI a lot more than parents think
That’s according to a new report from Common Sense Media, titled “The Dawn of the AI Era,” which found that 7 in 10 teens have used at least one type of generative artificia
Parents have no idea how teens are using AI, survey finds
The survey, conducted this spring by the nonprofit organization Common Sense Media, polled 1,045 U.S. adult parents and their teens. Overall, 70 percent of the teens said they use
Most US Teens Use Generative AI. Most of Their Parents Don't Know
A news survey shows that AI use among high schoolers has exploded in recent months, as educators and parents struggle to keep up.
Parents, Here’s What You Need to Know About Your Teen’s Use of AI
About 37 percent of teens report their schools don’t have clear policies on AI, and 42 percent say their teachers mostly prohibit AI use.
Teens are using AI to help with school: What parents need to know
Common Sense Media talked with more than 1,000 teens and found that most of them are using Artificial Intelligence, primarily to help them with their homework. However, parents are often left out of the loop and teachers don’t always make it clear what the rules are around AI.
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Banning kids from social media in Australia? There's a better way
Teaching children to use technology appropriately is not a new challenge for parenting. However, what has changed over ...
Keeping children safe on social media: What parents should know to protect their kids
At what age should kids be on social media? Should they be on it at all? If they aren’t, will they be social pariahs? Should ...
Your Kids Don’t Need Smartphones
States ban them in schools. At home, parents should too.
Should children be barred from social media?
T he Australian Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese, has announced a plan to set a minimum age to use social media platforms.
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Are Social Media Companies Actually Protecting Kids from Deadly Content?
Meta is collaborating with Snap and TikTok to find new ways to prevent the distribution of self-harm content on their apps.
Four steps to cut your technology addiction (and your kids’ as well)
The government is planning to impose age limits on social media for children. But how are adults’ screen addictions driving ...
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How 3-D printers are being used in Kentucky's Children's Hospital
The technology has now grown and is hard at work down the street at UK Children’s Hospital. "Being able to use 3-D ...
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A balanced approach for technology in Atlanta schools
In our rapidly evolving digital age, the role of technology in children’s education has sparked much debate. Recently, many schools across metro Atlanta have implemented cellphone bans to combat ...
CT schools using new technology to crack down on vaping. It catches kids when adults not there.
FILE – In this April 11, 2018, file photo, a high school student uses a vaping device near a school campus in Cambridge, Mass ...
Boys and Girls Clubs of Carroll County celebrate technology donation | PHOTOS
Boys & Girls Clubs of Carroll County celebrated the back-to-school season with a big surprise for kids and teens on Monday, ...