Surveys: one in five child AI users report potential harm
Australia's eSafety report finds that one in five child AI users report potential harm. Research by Terre des Hommes Netherlands finds displaced Ukrainian children use AI every day but overestimate existing safeguards.
Who is affected and how
- parent
- Regular conversation about a child's AI use matters more than relying on platform safeguards.
- teacher
- AI safety is worth teaching as part of digital education.
- education policymaker
- The surveys can support the case for AI regulation and safety requirements.
Sources
- eSafety Report: 1 in 5 Child AI Users Report Potential Harmintimeros.com · Sep 7, 2026
- New research: displaced Ukrainian children use AI every day but overestimate existing safeguards | Terre des Hommes – Netherlandsint.terredeshommes.nl · Sep 7, 2026
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