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.
Banning kids from social media in Australia? There's a better way
The Australian Government wants to ban kids from social media—but will it work and is it a good idea? Teaching children to ...
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.
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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.
Instagram makes teen accounts private as pressure mounts on the app to protect children
Instagram is introducing separate teen accounts for those under 18 as it tries to make the platform safer for children amid ...
CPSB Chief Technology officer discusses AI use in classrooms
Election day is quickly approaching and SPAR is helping people register to vote. It is showcased by having dads, grandfathers ...
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National science and technology competition is recruiting Missouri whiz kids
From public safety to drought problems, a national science and technology contest is looking for Missouri middle and high ...
Kansas City districts need to be proactive with tech to protect kids on school buses | Opinion
New apps and devices can keep parents in the loop about where their students are, as well as give feedback to keep drivers ...
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 ...
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Lancaster County Career and Technology Center Willow Street campus locked down, officers search school
A vocational school in Lancaster County is dismissing students early today, following a lockdown, sources tell WGAL.