A BGSU professor says screen time, AI and social media can affect kids’ mental health and face-to-face communication.

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Artificial intelligence is reshaping childhood, offering creative tools but raising safety concerns. Lawsuits allege AI chatbots harm youth, sparking critical dialog ...

Education Fund has raised concerns about the growing use of artificial intelligence chatbots in children’s toys, warning that some of these systems may not be suitable for young users. According to ...

Today’s kids and teenagers will never remember a time without artificial intelligence (AI). From the algorithms that shape their social media feeds to the chatbots that answer their questions, do ...

Tina Descovich is the CEO and co-founder of Moms for Liberty. All the parenting books in the world five years ago could not have fathomed the ubiquitous presence of artificial intelligence in our ...

Minnesota lawmakers introduced a bipartisan package of bills to strictly regulate AI, citing threats to child safety and personal liberties. But a federal executive order could slow down state efforts ...

A wave of AI-powered children’s toys has hit shelves this holiday season, claiming to rely on sophisticated chatbots to animate interactive robots and stuffed animals that can converse with kids.

KENTWOOD, Mich. (ABC 4) — With the rapid increase of artificial intelligence “companion” apps, Wedgwood Christian Services offers advice on supporting kids in pursuing real-world, face-to-face ...

There’s a new AI-powered toy for kids called Stickerbox, and, before you groan, I’m here to report that it’s surprisingly fun. Stickerbox, a product born out of Brooklyn-based startup Hapiko, is a ...