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Survey: This is the most distracting app for teens
Teens using TikTok, Instagram, and Snapchat say one of them affects their sleep and focus more.
By Rebecca Ruiz
YouTube AI slop is a generational threat, child safety experts warn in new petition
A coalition of organizations and experts penned a letter to Google and YouTube CEOs, demanding action.
OpenAI's new open-source prompts take aim at sexual content for teens
OpenAI beefs up its U-18 safeguards.
Pinterest CEO says ban kids under 16 from social media
Bill Ready added that removing social media features for Pinterest's own users under 16 didn't hurt the platform.
By Matt Binder
Study: Teen girls are using AI to create sexual imagery
It's not entirely clear why teen girls are turning to nudification tools, but these researchers have ideas.
By Rebecca Ruiz
Child safety group blasts YouTube for million dollar gamble on AI content for kids
Many very young children are already being fed so-called slop on YouTube.
Find a gift that kids will actually like
Toy trends change every year, but we're keeping up.
How teens really feel about AI and their future
New research gives a glimpse into how teens are using artificial intelligence.
By Rebecca Ruiz
Discord defaults to teen experience for all users
The popular messaging platform will require proof of age to access adult spaces and content.
By Rebecca Ruiz
Lyft launches Lyft Teen for riders 13-17 years old
Lyft pledges to keep young riders safe with new ride features.
How ChatGPT ends up in children's toys
A teddy bear using ChatGPT got spicy. Now we have more questions about AI toys than answers.
By Rebecca Ruiz
After settling lawsuit, Snapchat adds new parental controls for teens
Parents can monitor app activity and learn more about new contacts.
Child experts: AI toys too risky for young kids
Researchers warn parents about popular AI toys after testing them.
By Rebecca Ruiz
Parents can now set limits on YouTube Shorts for teen accounts
Parents: You'll be able to set that timer to zero.
Google reverses key parental control policy
Teens will now need to get explicit permission to remove a parental supervision setting.
By Rebecca Ruiz
Roblox rolls out mandatory age checks for all users
Chat features will be locked unless users submit a face scan.
Study: Teens spend hour-plus on their phones at school
Teens aren't using their phones to study or learn. Instead, they're on these popular apps.
By Rebecca Ruiz
Make 2026 the year your kid gets off their device
Use these four strategies to reset your child's relationship with time-sucking tech.
By Rebecca Ruiz
Why your kid can't rely on tech tools to spell
When kids depend on spellcheck, autocorrect, and ChatGPT, they're at a serious disadvantage.
By Rebecca Ruiz
Kids aren't learning to spell anymore
If your child struggles to spell, they're not alone. Here's what to do.
By Rebecca Ruiz
What to know before you buy an AI toy
AI toys may look fun, but there's a lot to understand about how they can affect your child.
By Rebecca Ruiz
Experts: AI chatbots unsafe for teen mental health
ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and Meta AI consistently failed expert testing.
By Rebecca Ruiz
Want to chat on Roblox? You'll need to verify your age.
The gaming platform will soon require age estimation in order to chat with other users.
By Rebecca Ruiz
Discord launches new safety features following lawsuits
Parents will have more control and visibility of their teen's activity.
By Rebecca Ruiz
Meta unveils new parental controls for its AI companions
The company recently overhauled Instagram's Teen Accounts, too.
