The start-up, which creates A.I. companions, faces lawsuits from families who have accused Character.AI’s chatbots of leading ...

Parents, child safety groups and politicians have been putting pressure on tech companies to make AI chatbots safer.

They don’t consider it safe and they don’t think the companies are going to fix it.” Common Sense Media, a research and advocacy group focused on youth and technology, has not endorsed the bill yet, ...

If your kids, tweens or teens are old enough to carry their own phones, it may be time to upgrade to a tracking app (and not just for Halloween). These lightweight apps avoid being invasive but still ...

Many households are witnessing similar patterns, where technology is becoming a digital companion, and the growing challenge of managing screen time is becoming more pronounced ...

In her new book, “Smartphone Nation,” social media expert Kaitlyn Regehr helps parents manage their digital media consumption and teach kids healthy tech habits.

Artificial intelligence startup Character.AI will ban kids from having conversations with chatbots on its platform following ...

Young chimpanzees are remarkably innovative, inventing tools and improving on ones that adults use—and this technical ...

Public school students will largely be banned from using cell phones in classrooms under a bipartisan bill Gov. Tony Evers ...

As we celebrate the wonders of technology and its ability to shape young minds, a concerning trend is emerging.  Prolonged ...

The draft legislation would require AI companies that make chatbot companions to institute a strict age-verification process.

Character.AI is banning minors from using its chatbots amid growing concerns about the effects of artificial intelligence chats on children.