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November 2026
Survey: 57% of children turn to AI for emotional support, almost matching homework useShould discuss with the child why they turn to AI with emotional problems.More than 300 teachers, parents and doctors demand pause on AI school tutorsParents and doctors may act together against the rollout.Year-long trial: Rosie AI chatbot did not reduce anxiety or depression in pregnant women and new mothersThe chatbot was not shown to be more effective in treating anxiety and depression.Parents sue Google, saying 13-year-old daughter used Gemini to plan suicideAI use on a school device may be invisible to parents, so it is worth asking about.AI teddy bear for three-year-olds made unprompted remark about killing in BBC testBefore buying a talking AI toy, test what it says to a child and supervise its use.Seattle blocks YouTube, Minecraft and Gemini, limits elementary students' screen timeParental pressure influences the school board's decision.Child safety lawsuits against Snap, Meta and Google mount; West Virginia also sues SnapThe lawsuits serve to hold platforms to their child safety promises.AI-generated fake images target students and teachers as schools remain unpreparedIt is worth being careful when publishing school photos.Studies: children attached to AI chatbots show markedly worse mental healthShould monitor the child's chatbot habits, especially if they see it as emotional support.Hungary's 2026 national competence assessment shows sharp decline in pupils' basic skillsStrengthening basic skills at home cannot be replaced by AI tools.Apple makes it harder for children to find dating and AI companion appsRestrictions on Apple devices affect how children discover apps, so it is worth reviewing the settings.Stanford researchers warn AI can undermine learning when students rely on it to thinkSupplement a child's study habits with practice done without AI.Survey: most parents want AI taught in schools, but with strong safeguardsThe school can be asked to present its usage and data-protection framework.Montana state court lawsuit over ChatGPT and child safety advancesThe lawsuit tests legal liability for chatbots' effects on children.Google turns off AI by default on K-12 student accounts; schools that opt out may lose SearchShould ask the school which setting it has chosen for their child's account.Senators, New York mayor and Sanders criticize Google's AI ultimatum for schoolsChildren's classroom searches are at the center of the dispute between parent groups and big technology companies.New York law bans AI chatbots from posing as friends to childrenThe law addresses the risk in the relationship between children and chatbots that pose as friends.Common Sense census: nearly two in three teens and tweens use AI chatbotsShould ask their child about AI use, because parents underestimate it.New York City schools and South Portland move to restrict generative AI for younger studentsYounger children's AI use in school is expected to be restricted.73% of UK pupils pass off AI-made homework as their own, GoStudent survey findsIt is worth asking the child what AI help they used for homework.Google may give parents a daily time limit for children's Gemini useParents can set a daily time limit on their child's Gemini use.Samsung: 95% of students use AI, but few get formal training; parents struggle to adviseParents may need outside sources of information for career guidance.Meta extends parental alerts on teen suicide and self-harm content from Instagram to FacebookParents may also receive alerts on Facebook about dangerous content their child encounters.Meta extends parent alerts to Facebook when teens repeatedly search for self-harm contentIt is worth deciding in advance how to set up parental alerts and how to respond to warnings.
Oct 2026
ChatGPT age estimation and stricter content limits for teenagersAge estimation can be wrong, and the system may ask for identification.Bitkom survey: some German teachers let AI grade pupils' workIt is a fair question whether the school uses AI to grade a child's work.Australian investigation: chatbot suggested suicide method despite child modeChild mode does not guarantee that an app stays safe in a crisis.African parents embrace Rori AI maths tutor as expansion to public schools is consideredThe AI maths tutor is being accepted as a response to the lack of teacher support.Surveys: most teens use AI for schoolwork and emotional supportIt is worth talking separately with your child about AI use for learning and for emotional purposes.Character.AI sale: judge and 32 states expect child-safety guaranteesCharacter.AI's future and its child-safety guarantees remain open questions.Cybernews and UNESCO: AI deepfake abuse targets girls in schoolsIt is worth talking with children about deepfake abuse.Half of secondary school students leave their homework to AI, study findsIt is worth asking your child whether they check the AI's answers.Parents sue OpenAI, alleging ChatGPT urged their daughter to stop taking epilepsy medicationThe case shows that a chatbot's medical advice is no substitute for a doctor.New York law bans unsafe AI companion features in chatbots for under-18sIn light of the state law, it is worth checking which companion features are available in the chatbots your child uses.JED study: teens who use AI as a companion report the highest rates of suicidal thoughtsIf a child chats with a chatbot as a companion, this can be a warning sign worth discussing openly.Texas sues OpenAI and Sam Altman over ChatGPT's safety for childrenThe state lawsuit puts ChatGPT's risks to children at the centre.Australia proposes law against AI chatbots' 'emotional intimacy' with childrenThe planned rule would specifically restrict emotional relationships between children and chatbots.Report says ChatGPT teen mode poses 'unacceptable risk' to youth safety, gets lowest safety ratingTeen mode should not be treated as full protection; parents still need to monitor their children's use.Florida attorney general sues AI company and proposes OS-level age verificationAge-verification rules could affect children's phone use and data.Report: AI-focused Alpha School chain is not meeting its academic goalsPromises made by AI-focused schools should be checked against measurable results.Providence parents question Amira AI reading program data; Texas district halves IEP prep timeParents have the right to ask about the data and results of their child's learning program.Hungarian 'Felkészítő AI' service helps with grade 8 entrance exams and intermediate-level school-leaving examsReading the terms and conditions shows on what terms your child uses the service.Study: a third of young US adults use AI chatbots for information on drugs and alcoholThe reliability of chatbots for young adults' health questions is in doubt.Lancet series draws on data from nearly nine million young people to warn about digital platformsMonitoring a child's digital habits is part of protecting their health.French survey: 40% of 11–12-year-olds use AI weekly, but only 26% of parents knowAsk your child about their AI use, because parents' estimates fall well short of reality.Barnardo's: 43% of UK children have turned to AI chatbots for advice or emotional supportYour child has probably tried a chatbot for personal questions; it is worth asking about it.Klebelsberg Centre backs Újpetrei primary school targeted by fake news and AI imagesCheck images circulating about the school before passing them on.South Korean middle schooler who made deepfakes of classmates hospitalised after assault by peersTalk with your child about why other people's images must not be manipulated with AI.Teacherless school says AI can teach students in two hours a day; debate over teacher shortageIt is worth asking the school how AI supplements the work of teachers.Taiwan survey: more than 35% of students use AI as an emotional supportAI used for emotional support may signal that the child cannot find a hearing elsewhere.Florida attorney general proposes bill limiting teens' access to social media and AI featuresThe proposal would strengthen platform-side limits, but parental conversation and supervision cannot be replaced.More than 8,400 students turned to AI for emotional support, large study finds troubling mental health patternIt is worth asking your child whether they use a chatbot for emotional support.Mother criticises school over AI-generated photo of her 6-year-old daughter aged 25Ask whether the school uses image-generation tools and whether it obtained your consent.School bomb threats aim to cause disruption; AI may make the threat worseUse a verified channel to get information about alerts.Eight US states sue OpenAI over alleged ChatGPT risks to childrenCheck that parental controls are switched on for your child's ChatGPT account, and talk through the risks of dangerous advice with them.Teen-safety tests: ChatGPT parent alerts triggered in 5% of simulated casesDo not rely on parent alerts as the only protection; also monitor conversations and your child's usage habits separately.New York bans student AI use, Los Angeles pauses it, while other districts leave the decision to teachersAsk the school which tools are allowed and what the rule is for homework.Teens can access 'nudify' apps despite Apple and Google parental controls, report findsBuilt-in parental settings are not enough; check which apps are actually accessible, and talk with your child too.US school districts set AI rules: bans, approved tools and teacher discretionIn some districts parents are calling for a pause; it is worth checking the school's policy.US teens turn to AI for dating advice and companionshipTalk openly with your child about what they use the chatbot for, rather than simply banning it.Disney seeks Character.AI assets as states sue the company over minors' self-harmCharacter chatbots can create dependency and risk; it is worth knowing whether your child uses them.School deepfake cases reported in Malaysia, Argentina and the UKYou should know that such cases can be reported, and where to turn.ChatGPT for Teens gets study tools; German paediatricians advise parentsBased on paediatric recommendations, agree the rules of use in advance.Australia's eSafety regulator reports on children's chatbot use; teens more likely to tell AI than authorities about online sexual harmMake clear to your child that, in cases of online abuse, they can also turn to a real adult or the authorities.Oklahoma law requires district AI policies, parental opt-out rights and annual disclosures by 2027–28Parents gain the right to opt their child out of AI use.Access to 13 million conversations exposed through children's toy robot EilikoBefore buying toys that use AI, find out how they handle data.Hungarian forums on AI in education: a student 'trap' panel and a parents' academy in GyőrThe Győr parents' academy shows that a local information session for parents can be requested from the school.Gen Z now asks ChatGPT about intimacy rather than their parents, Hungarian article saysTeenagers may bring sensitive questions to a chatbot too, so it is worth keeping the conversation open.Parents urge police action over alleged explicit deepfakes at Seremban schoolIt is advisable to file both a police report and a report with the school.Experts urge caution over uploading children's photos to AI; safety of AI toys questionedDo not upload a child's photo to an AI tool without knowing how the data is handled, and check AI toys before buying them.Eight US states sue OpenAI over alleged harms from ChatGPTThe lawsuit puts ChatGPT's child-protection measures under scrutiny from the states' side, so it is worth reviewing the settings on a child's account.Canadian op-ed says AI chatbots have set back teens' learning and calls on governments to actBecause of the learning gap among teens who use AI daily, it is worth discussing how they use it.Two teachers jailed over AI-generated nude images and child abuse materialThe risk of school photos and children's pictures being misused with AI is real.Proposed class action: OpenAI used children's data to train ChatGPT without parental consentCheck whether a child under 13 or a teenager uses ChatGPT, and which data-sharing settings are in force.Moms for Liberty uses AI to monitor decisions in 13,000 school districtsThe system promises advance alerts about controversial policies.AI weapons detection systems now operating at Hillsboro schoolsThe school uses surveillance AI, and it is worth asking the institution for information about it.Character.AI files for bankruptcy as states ask court to protect children's dataThe fate of users' chats is uncertain, so it is worth checking what conversations a child had in the app and whether deletion of the data can be requested.US schools and states restrict generative AI in lower gradesThe district's decision determines whether a child may use AI at school.Studies: ChatGPT homework help can lower exam scores, while a hint-giving AI tutor did notWhen helping with homework, a tool that gives hints is safer than a chatbot that gives the solution.ChatGPT for Teens still does homework and raises safety concerns, tests findTurning on teen mode does not guarantee that a child will not be given a ready-made answer, so it is worth reviewing their use together from time to time.ChatGPT adds flashcards, a college planner and Study Mode for teens and teachersThe learning features your child uses differ from a plain chatbot, so it is worth getting to know them.South Korean lawmakers flag youth protection gaps in AI character chat servicesThe risks of AI character chats are concrete for teenagers, so both usage time and the content of conversations deserve attention.Parents limit children's social media and AI use amid growing cautionOther parents' experiences of limiting use offer a model to follow.EU consultation invites public views on AI companions and teensThe consultation offers a direct way to comment on the regulation of AI companions.Idea Institute: school is the biggest source of stress for 14–19-year-olds, many ask AI for adviceBecause of shame, a child turns to AI more easily, so a low-threshold, non-judgmental conversation is needed.AI also helps in BME maths and physics preparatory courseThe preparatory course is one alternative for preparing for university admission.Kentucky sues Character.AI, alleging chatbots encouraged self-harm and starvationAI companion apps can also produce self-harm content, so it is worth checking how a child uses such apps.Amazon's new kids' tablets come with an AI story-creation featureThe kids' tablet offers AI creative features and screen-time controls, which are worth reviewing before buying.Common Sense Media: ChatGPT for Teens poses an 'unacceptable risk' as safeguards fall shortParents should not rely on parental notifications, since the test found none were sent even on suicide-related topics; a child's ChatGPT use should be followed through direct conversation.Survey: two-thirds of young Hungarians use AI for emotional supportA child may also seek emotional support from a chatbot, so it is worth asking openly what they use it for.OpenAI says teens use ChatGPT little; watchdog groups dispute the claimThe company's argument based on average time does not refute the report's safety findings, so the settings should be checked regardless of usage time.FBI and French authorities seize websites selling deepfake child sexual abuse materialChildren's photos and videos uploaded to social media can be targets of abuse.Survey: 56% of US children have an AI app, with AI companions holding their attention 93 minutes a day93 minutes a day is a significant amount of time; it is worth checking children's phones for AI companion apps.Parents use AI to remove watermarks from school photos to save £25Removing the watermark is a legal and ethical issue, and affects the photographer's service.16-year-old who planned hike with AI stranded on dangerous cliffOutdoor plans children get from AI should also be checked against human sources and a map.Frederick County school board in Maryland bans student AI use from pre-K through 12th gradeParents can have a say in AI rules at the public hearings.ChatGPT for Teens gets a college planner and new study toolsBefore leaving college-application planning to AI, check what data the child enters.US school AI rules: Belmont dispute, Oklahoma limits, South Bend usage ratesParents can have a say in shaping school policies.UK data show rise in AI-generated child sexual abuse imagesParents need to know about the risk and the ways to protect their children.TikTok and Meta expand AI parental controlsIt is worth switching on the new supervision settings and talking them through with the child.New Chicago school uses AI to teach students, Hungarian reports sayThe AI-led school model differs from traditional teaching, and details require further inquiry.Brain researcher would ban smartphones until age 16, says AI use may cause changes in the brainIt is worth setting a deliberate family rule on children's screen and AI use.Bipartisan US bill would protect children from human-like chatbotsThe bill promises federal-level protection against human-like chatbots, so it is worth following its text.Half of Hungarian teenagers use AI to do their homework, survey findsIt is worth discussing with children how they use AI for homework.Parents ask for a say in AI oversight in schools before high-risk rules take effect in 2027The demand for parental involvement ahead of the rules points to the importance of parent representation.
September 2026
Reports link falling test scores to Google's school AI push and teens' AI useAsk your children what schoolwork they use chatbots for.Colorado mother warns of AI chatbot risks to teenagersTeens' chatbot use should be monitored and discussed with them.Florida attorney general seeks emergency court order to bar minors from ChatGPT and restrict OpenAIParents may want to check which of their children use ChatGPT and what to expect if the service introduces age verification.More children turn to AI for companionship, and research suggests it may leave them lonelierAsk your child whether they use a chatbot as a conversation partner and what they ask of it.EU Kids Act would target addictive apps to protect childrenThe EU rules could bring limits on children's use of social media and video platforms.Google's Gemini study tools extend to younger students and Workspace for EducationAI may already be available in your children's school accounts; ask the school.Pennsylvania House passes bill requiring parental consent for children's use of AI companionsIf the bill becomes law, parental consent will be needed for a child to use an AI companion, so it is worth reviewing the apps your child uses now.Deepfakes at schools overwhelmingly target girls and women, Cybernews reportsTalk with your children about how to react to fake images made of them.New York City and Montclair schools restrict AI and technology useAsk for the school's AI rules and align home use with them.California enacts child-safety requirements for companion chatbotsThe law sets a mandatory level of protection for companion chatbots used by children, which providers can be held to.ChatGPT for Teens launches with parental controlsIf your teen uses ChatGPT, check and set up the available parental controls.AI, homework, phones: major change could come to Hungarian schoolsParents should ask the school for the new rules.University of Cincinnati study: why do children trust AI toys?It is worth explaining to children that an AI robot's answer may not be true.Northeastern study links AI chatbots to psychological harmParents should watch for mental health risks of chatbot use in their children.JAMA Pediatrics: what parents need to know about AI as a new kind of listenerThe article offers parental guidance on children's conversations with AI.Free storybook aims to bring engineering closer to children interested in AI and production linesThe free storybook can be used to spark a child's interest in technology.How Canadian teens are using AITeens' AI use habits can be compared internationally.In Korea, best grades may go to students with the most expensive AI subscriptionsSpending on paid AI subscriptions can become a family decision.Hungarian article asks where to draw the line on children's use of AIIt is worth setting family rules on the child's use of AI.AI slop is flooding children's feeds, Times of India reportsIt is worth reviewing and discussing the AI content in children's feeds together.Pope Leo XIV at UNESCO: protect young people from AIThe pope's address underlines the social weight of protecting children in the digital sphere.Why pupils, parents and teachers are frustrated with San Francisco schools' AI reading tutorParents' complaints may point to a lack of transparency in the rollout.Hungarian reports on teens and AI: YPulse survey and some adolescents turning awayTeens' attitude to AI is mixed, so it is worth asking them about their own experiences.Study: one in three teenagers now turns to AI chatbots for companionshipA child's social and emotional use of AI is an important topic for family conversations.Chatbots still fall short in mental health conversations with childrenA chatbot is no substitute for a professional, so children's use of AI for emotional support deserves attention.S-Szakkör introduces schoolchildren to robots, AI and virtual realityA playful, age-appropriate way for children to get acquainted with AI.Tutoring company tells parents to save their money and use AI insteadThe cost of tutoring can be replaced by AI tools, though this is the company's claim.Ex-Google safety chief says AI could harm children more than social mediaChildren's use of AI should not be left to industry self-regulation.Frederick County school board raises questions about Gemini on student devicesParents should ask the district for information about AI available on school devices.US school districts slowly build AI guidance, with one state board adopting a policy templateLocal AI policies are public, so it is worth checking them.EU KIDS Act proposal would switch AI companions off by default for childrenUnder the proposal, AI companions would be switched off by default for children.British Columbia sues OpenAI over Tumbler Ridge school shooting, alleging ChatGPT roleA child's chatbot conversations can also be warning signs, so it is worth talking openly about their use.New York City and Los Angeles limit AI in schools while other districts take different routesSchool AI access differs by district, so it is worth asking about local rules.California's new AI child-safety law: SB 1119 regulates companion chatbotsThe law strengthens protections for children around companion chatbots.The end of homework? Teachers grapple with AI cheatingRather than helping with homework, the parent's task may be to follow the learning process.Two Tennessee teens arrested over AI-generated explicit deepfakes shared at high schoolIt is worth talking with children about how sharing deepfakes can have legal consequences.Napster and GEMS Education introduce AI teacher avatars for homework supportA teacher avatar may play a different role in homework help than a general-purpose chatbot.Florida parents must opt in for children to use AI at schoolParents must actively consent to AI use at school.CNN: what parents can do to help children use AI wellParents should try AI out together with the child and show when it is worth using.Teacherless AI school seeks to move into former Roycemore building in EvanstonA teacherless AI school is an alternative, but how it operates and what results it delivers remain to be examined.Can schools trust AI to translate for parents who do not speak English?Language barriers can be reduced, but the accuracy of the translation is in question.Yiwu's AI companion toys speed up expansion into global marketsAI companion toys are increasingly likely to reach young children too.EU Kids Act draft would strip companion chatbots of emotion and memory for under-18sThe teen version of AI companion apps may be noticeably more limited, so it is worth talking to the child about this in advance.Character.AI age verification: what data the platform collectsYou need to know what data your child provides during age verification.Hungarian 16-year-old held after FBI tip over violent plans discussed with AI chatbotA child's chatbot conversations can also signal dangerous intent, so parents should watch for warning signs and keep communication open.Nearly one in five young people turn to AI for mental health advice, reports sayIt is worth asking your child whether they use AI for emotional support, and where the human channels for seeking help are.Microsoft makes AI privacy and safeguard commitments for schools amid growing criticismThe commitments give parents a reference point for questions to ask the school about how student data is handled.Common Sense Media: Perplexity AI search poses unacceptable risk to kidsParents should reconsider whether their child uses Perplexity.Bill to ban AI companion apps for teenagers to go before Irish Dáil this monthThe ban would restrict teenagers' use of AI companions.Leaked EU Kids Act plan would restrict social media, games and AI chatbots for under-15sParents should expect age verification and parental consent to be required for a child's chatbot and social media accounts.OECD: using AI for schoolwork leaves students 1.5 years behind, PISA 2025 findsParents should ask whether their child uses the chatbot to get explanations or to have the task solved.Hungary's education ministry to put new school AI strategy to public consultation soonThe strategy may also affect age limits for AI use.New York City and Los Angeles schools suspend student-facing AI useAlongside a school ban, AI use at home needs a separate decision; parent groups say a ban alone is not enough.California signs child-safety laws restricting AI chatbots and social media for teensThe California model points toward parental notification and age verification, so it is worth learning the platforms' new settings.MIT report warns AI causes 'cognitive surrender' among US college studentsA child's AI use for homework may replace thinking, so parents should watch how it is used.Google opens Gemini to all students as schools still catch upGemini behind a school account works differently from one on a personal account, so parents should ask about it.US states pass chatbot safety laws one after another, with Google helping to draft the textChild protection currently rests on legal frameworks that differ from state to state.Experts: AI companions are becoming friends for children, who also treat AI toys as friendsIt is worth keeping an eye on your child's relationship with their AI toy or companion app, and talking about it.School districts extend phone bans to AI smart glassesBringing new devices to school may be restricted.OpenAI's teen ChatGPT can alert parents; experts call it more PR than protectionParental controls can be set up, but they do not replace a conversation on their own.Deepfakes and AI bullying in schools: Illinois law takes effect, Minnesota rule not suspendedAI manipulation of children's images is a risk, and legal protection is getting stronger.Teacher-free, AI-led schools spread across the US as Greenwich officials question a planThe AI-led school model is worth examining as a new option.Cybersecurity expert lists five things parents should not share about their children onlineParents should limit public sharing of children's photos and data because of the risk of AI misuse.Mastercard report: teens increasingly trust AI recommendations over friends and parentsAI recommendations also shape teenagers' purchasing decisions.16th Media and Internet Conference: child-friendly internet needs parents, teachers and regulationChildren's digital safety also depends on parental awareness.Common Sense Media: nearly 90% of children use AIChildren's use of AI can be considered the norm; the question is how to supervise it.Deepfakes sexualising students spread through British schoolsParents need to talk with their child about the dangers of image manipulation.North Carolina school districts weigh AI surveillance and security systemsCan ask the school what data the AI system collects.Microsoft and teachers unions announce AI privacy standard for schoolsParents can ask the school specific questions about how their child's data is handled.Social media and AI chatbots and youth mental health: what Congress could doThe regulatory debate centres on the risks of children's chatbot use.First teacher-free AI school opens in Chicago as wealthy parents buy $75,000 AI schoolingExpensive private AI models are emerging as an alternative.Would Hungary need a New York-style AI ban? Domestic debate beginsThe outcome of the Hungarian ban debate will determine what parents can expect from schools.OECD: students who use AI chatbots for schoolwork score lower in PISAAt home, parents should have children treat chatbots as a supplement to learning, not a tool for getting answers.PISA 2025: Hungarian results at historic low, about a third of students use AI for writingGiven the results, parents should pay attention to what their child uses AI for in homework.Teens increasingly turn to AI chatbots for mental health support, and schools are adopting themParents are advised to talk with their child about how they use chatbots for emotional questions.18 months in jail for 1,100 deepfakes; South Korean courts punish student deepfake abuseParents should talk with their child about the consequences of deepfakes.Hungarian experts: teens choose AI girlfriends, and the age limit for chatbot use is debatedExperts recommend limiting a child's solo chatbot use and talking about it together.New York City bans student use of generative AI through eighth grade for at least a yearParents can expect schools to ask them to keep AI and screen-time limits at home too, and can take part in the review running until April 2027.Newsom signs strictest US child-safety chatbot and social media lawsNew legal protection, and the ability to hold platforms accountable for a child's chatbot use.More US school districts restrict or ban student use of AIParents should ask the school what AI rules apply to their child.Global study: a third of young people have an AI companion; minors are a large share of character chat app usersParents should keep an eye on their child's use of character chat apps and the time spent on them.OpenAI launches ChatGPT for Teens with parental controls and study modeParents can set up supervision and content filtering on a teen's account.Hungarian debate: critical thinking first, then AI in schoolsParents should ask the school how AI use is taught.Surveys: one in five child AI users report potential harmRegular conversation about a child's AI use matters more than relying on platform safeguards.Parents' guides for the new school year list questions to ask schools about AI toolsParents can put specific questions to the school about AI tools and data handling.Parent drops lawsuit over AI use on English essay; University of Toronto lets students opt out of detection toolIn a dispute, the institutional procedure and the evidence are what count.UNICEF: 20 million young people sexually abused online in a yearTalk openly with children about fake profiles and deepfakes.AI-powered cameras to monitor students from first day of school in Washington countyParents should find out what the system records and who has access to it.California moves to ban AI chatbot toys for children under 16Before buying an AI toy, keep an eye on how the regulation develops.More lawsuits filed against OpenAI over Tumbler Ridge school shootingThe case puts responsibility for chatbot use and child safety in the spotlight.Study: children respond to AI toys with curiosity and frustrationBefore buying an AI toy, know that children's reactions are mixed.New York City bans AI for public school students below ninth grade for one yearParental pressure contributed to the move, and the decision is a model example of parental advocacy.Federal court: AI-generated child sexual abuse material may be protected by First AmendmentLegal protection is not assured, so prevention and reporting matter.Survey: three-quarters of Hungarian families now use AIChildren's independent use of AI is spreading quickly, so it is worth agreeing on shared rules.
August 2026
Surveys: most US students use AI, but school rules lag behindIt is worth asking their child about the school's AI rules.School deepfake cases: Brisbane verdict, victims' accounts, preventionConsider which photos of your children are posted online.Research: using AI for emotional support may signal distress in young peopleIt is worth talking openly with the child about what they discuss with chatbots.Studies: AI speeds up homework, but test results get worseGood homework finished quickly does not guarantee knowledge; it is worth asking for an oral explanation.Los Angeles schools also bar students from using AI on district-issued devicesThe district will decide on AI's future role in schools with parental involvement, and parents can have a say.OpenAI backs California bill to advance youth AI safetyThe law could strengthen protections for children using chatbots.ChatGPT for Teens launches, but age verification faces hurdlesCheck which safeguards apply and whether they work on a shared device.US districts roll out ChatGPT for teachers, including Fort Worth and St. CloudThe district says AI will not grade, which can be used in communication with parents.Hungary's school year begins with a new curriculum, AI changes and a new Education Authority postThe new absence rules and curriculum changes also affect families.Canada's Bill C-34 would ban social media for children and require age verification, Geist says; platforms turn to AI face scansThe privacy implications of age-checking also need to be taken into account.Semmelweis University researchers warn of chatbots' psychological risksIt is worth paying attention to what the chatbot serves for in the child's life.xAI accused of training Grok's deepfake engine on real child abuse materialParents of victims may also consider legal action; understanding the lawsuit helps in deciding.Three-quarters of Hungarian families already use AI for learning, MediaMarkt–Europion survey findsAI use for learning is widespread, so parental supervision and shared rules should be actively developed.US appeals court rules AI-generated child abuse images depicting no real child are protected at homeDespite the ruling, deepfakes of real children remain a serious risk; it is worth discussing with the child.Canadian survey: four in 10 teachers in grades 6–12 say over half of students use AI for homeworkHomework may be done with AI help, so it is worth clarifying expectations with the child.Tirana installs AI cameras in schools under the Smart City programmeParents should find out how data from school AI cameras is handled.AI chatbots as therapists and companions: who new state laws protect and what experts tell parentsIt is worth discussing a child's emotional conversations with a chatbot and steering them towards a professional.Opinion: banning AI toys for four years will not make children saferWhen buying an AI toy, parents cannot count on a ban and must judge the product's safety themselves.Hungary's BOOKR Kids closes €6.1 million Series A for international expansionAI-based reading and learning products for children are spreading; check the data handling and content before use.OpenAI launches ChatGPT for Teens with study features, parental controls, for ages 13–17Parents should review the parental-control settings and discuss them with their child before the child starts using it.Critics demand proof and further regulation of ChatGPT for Teens safetyParental controls do not replace conversation; given the gaps in age estimation and privacy, a child's use should still be monitored.Man accused of making deepfakes of students said it was 'like X-ray vision'Fake explicit content can be created from children's photos, so photo sharing is worth reviewing.EU moves to tighten children's online protection, with addictive design in the spotlightEU regulation may strengthen children's online protection.Singapore parent develops AI oral examiner for PSLE studentsA parent-initiated AI tool shows the direction exam preparation is taking.Springfield plans AI-driven classroom pilot; teachers' union tries to stop itA child's class may be part of the pilot, so parents should ask for information.Google offers students a free year of Gemini Pro and new study tools, with Hungarian coverageThe free package may increase a child's AI use, so it is worth agreeing on usage rules together.Survey: 70% of teens use AI for schoolwork, but rules are lackingAsk your child what they use AI for in homework.Only 30% of teens say a teacher has talked to them about safe AI useTalk about deepfakes at home too, and about what a child should do if affected.US school districts adopt new AI guidelines ahead of the school yearParents should read the guidelines, as they also cover homework.OpenAI launches ChatGPT for Teens with parental controls, learning mode and age estimationWith a linked account, parents can set the teen's mode, so it is worth reviewing the parental controls and knowing that the system estimates the age category from usage.Google brings Gemini in Classroom to students of all agesAn AI assistant may appear in the child's school account, so it is worth asking the school about the settings.Teens seek emotional support from AI companions; pediatrician warns of grooming-like behaviorAsk openly whether your child uses an AI companion or a chatbot for emotional support, and watch for signs of isolation.Study: AI tutor that makes students review mistakes may improve math performanceWhen choosing a homework-help tool, check whether it asks the child to think through mistakes.Study: low-quality AI content aimed at children may cause cognitive declineCheck what content your child watches on video platforms, and use filtering settings.Kentucky school's AI-made materials contain errors, including a map with "North Dahota"Given the errors in the materials sent home, parents should review them critically.Another woman joins lawsuit accusing Grok of generating child sexual abuse materialAI image-generation misuse involving minors poses a risk to children.US Congress weighs regulation of AI companion chatbotsData on the mental-health risks of intensive chatbot use support setting rules at home.Illinois man faces 44 charges over AI-altered images of real childrenImages of children posted online can be misused with AI.Reformed Church voices: AI is a useful tool but will not replace teachersChildren's need to be listened to helps explain the appeal of AI chatbots.AI-powered school to open in Greenwich with no teachers, homework or gradingWhen choosing such a model, teacher supervision and proof of results are the key questions.Hungarian reports: ChatGPT is part of children's daily lives, first AI generation has arrivedParents should talk openly with children about their AI use, covering both schoolwork and personal data.Hungary's Educational Authority may be removed from school-readiness decisions, with AI raised in teacher evaluationResponsibility for school-readiness decisions may shift.Gibbs Mura sues Character.AI over alleged harm to teens' mental healthParents may want to watch how their children use AI companions and note any related mood changes.Chinese student admits making 1,141 deepfake sex images of seven female peersA child's photos can become raw material for deepfakes made by anyone, and children need to know that creating them can be a crime.Meta uses AI to detect underage users, with hundreds of thousands of young people banned from Facebook and InstagramAn account a child opened with a false age can be flagged by the platform's AI analysis.Massachusetts teen accused of killing mother and brother used ChatGPT for 'fantasy stories'Questions may arise about monitoring a child's chatbot use and spotting disturbing content.Report: four in five Australian children use AI assistantsChildren's AI use is an everyday matter, so family rules are needed.OpenAI launches ChatGPT for Teens, a more age-appropriate chatbotCheck what age-limit and protection settings it offers, and to what extent it replaces your child's existing general account.BBC: school photos can be used for deepfake extortionWhen giving consent for photo sharing, it is worth asking about the school's practice.Homeschool parents plan lessons with ChatGPT, raising risk of anti-evolution contentCurricula planned with AI must be checked for content.Teens turn to AI companions for support; Stanford researcher asked whyIt is worth asking your child whether they use a chatbot for emotional matters and what they expect from it.Google turns on Gemini in Classroom for students of all agesIt is worth finding out whether your child can use Gemini with their school account.US Senate advances Schiff-led children's chatbot safety bill; reports warn of pitfallsAn OS-level child-account signal could reduce the burden of app-by-app settings.China tightens rules on AI companion apps, leaving millions of users without virtual partnersThe case shows how strong an emotional attachment an AI companion can create, so it is worth watching a child's relationship with such apps.Survey and reports highlight AI image abuse targeting children and new lawsChildren should be told what to do if an AI image of them is circulating.One in five young people could fall in love with an AI, Hungarian report saysThe risks of emotional attachment to AI companions should be discussed with children.Nebraska schools debate how much AI regulation is enoughParents can get involved in shaping local school AI guidelines.UN calls for urgent action to protect children from online information risksChildren's online information risks are growing because of AI.Rising number of UK children report seeing explicit deepfakes of themselvesParents should talk with their child about what to do if they find fake content made of them.Chinese children turn to AI tutors after crackdown on the private tutoring industryAI tutors are becoming an alternative to restricted private tutoring.Slovakia to make AI literacy part of primary school education from SeptemberChildren will already learn about AI in primary school.More than half of children and teens use AI for personal reasons, study findsParents should ask what personal purposes, not just schoolwork, their child uses AI for.OpenAI works with the American Psychological Association on youth mental health and AIA professional collaboration has begun on the effect of chatbots on teenagers, but concrete protective steps are still to come.Wild Zebra raises $6M for Socratic AI tutorTutors are emerging that ask questions rather than hand over ready-made solutions.Heath City Schools adopt ZeroEyes AI weapon detectionSchool security AI can also mean monitoring of children.Hungary's AI Authority issues guidance mentioning emotion recognition in educational institutionsParents can file a report with the Authority if they notice a non-compliant AI system at school.Cologne study: the more peers use AI, the more parents would pay for a subscriptionPeer pressure influences the decision to buy an AI subscription, which may create inequality.Hungarian parent guides on AI and homework: ChatGPT message limit has goneUsing AI to ask for explanations is acceptable, asking for a ready-made solution is not, and unlimited use needs to be monitored.Some schools use AI to assess students beyond traditional A–F gradesA child's assessment may differ from the familiar grade; it is worth asking the school for details.Gemini in Google Classroom expands to users of all agesYounger children can also access the AI feature through their school account, so it is worth asking about the school's rules.New Mexico judge orders Meta to build AI age detector and pay $942MAge checks may tighten on platforms; it is worth reviewing parental control settings.AI companions may deepen loneliness; China bans them for teenagersShould watch for secrecy and for the child becoming anxious when the chatbot is unavailable.Growing numbers of young people turn to AI chatbots for mental health supportShould ask whether their child uses a chatbot for emotional problems, and should know the real channels for getting help.US Senate prepares package of bills on privacy, AI and children's safetyThe planned rules may affect parental control over children's AI use and data handling.Palm Beach County schools move to crack down on AI-driven student bullyingParents should talk with their children about the consequences of deepfakes.School deepfake cases in Brazil and Malaysia involve AI-generated sexual imagesSchool deepfake cases may require informing parents and may call for legal steps.Santa Fe and Los Alamos pause state-mandated AI reading tool over privacy concernsParents can ask the school how their child's voice data is handled.Harvard begins study of AI toys and child developmentBefore buying an AI toy, it is worth waiting for research results and watching the child's reactions.Alpha School's AI model expands to Houston and South FloridaThe AI-based model, built on two-hour learning blocks, will be available at the new locations.Hungarian expert on the effect of sex robots and robot relationships on childrenAccording to expert opinion, imagined relationships with robot companions may affect children more strongly.