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Character.AI unsafe for teens, experts say
The AI companion platform engaged in sexual behavior with adult testers posing as teens.
By Rebecca Ruiz
OpenAI announces new parental controls for teen ChatGPT users
The company discusses healthy guidelines for the first generation of "AI natives."
Roblox could face tidal wave of lawsuits over alleged child safety failures
A legal working group has compiled hundreds of cases.
Roblox accused of enabling 'systemic sexual exploitation' of children in new lawsuit
The site has been reforming its safety policies following a series of legal battles.
21 Amazon finds that every toddler parent needs
Top picks from a mom who's been there.
Shop all the best back-to-school deals for college students
Upgrade your tech, deck out your dorm, and stock up on essentials before the new semester.
TikTok adds parental blocking and well-being 'missions' to its safety features
Parents can get notified of uploads and see their teens' content and privacy settings.
The best back-to-school deals we found (so far) at Amazon, Target, and more
We found the best spots to buy school supplies, lunch packing stuff, and more on sale.
By Leah Stodart
Roblox introduces age verification for teens
Users won't be able to enjoy the new Trusted Connections feature without verifying their age.
By Rebecca Ruiz
Teens regularly chat with AI companions, survey finds
Adolescents are eager to talk to AI companions for these reasons.
By Rebecca Ruiz
Amazon Prime Day parenting deals: As a mom of two (and a shopping editor), these are my favorite deals
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Thinking about a kid-friendly smartphone? Here are your options.
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Parents: Check out these new parental controls for Nintendo Switch 2
Oversee friends, GameChat history, and video sharing.
Former Meta executive turned app founder Shauna Sweeney on the power of moms
"Working moms are not just multitasking, we’re multi-living."
Instagram Teen Accounts still exposed to sexual content, investigation finds
The app's tighter controls are apparently not blocking explicit posts.
TikTok will interrupt teen feeds with meditation after 10pm
Scrolling past bedtime?
Influencer mom on finding her voice: At home, online, and at work
"Motherhood gave me the push I needed."
Feather & Bone founder Shubhangini Prakash on the efficiency of motherhood
"Raising kids is a full-time job."
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Why experts say AI companions aren't safe for teens — yet
Youth mental health and safety experts are most worried about these AI companion features.
By Rebecca Ruiz
AI companions unsafe for teens under 18, researchers say
Testing of popular AI companions revealed details bound to alarm parents.
By Rebecca Ruiz
Pinterest wants teens to log off during school hours
"Focus is a beautiful thing," the app tells young users.
Report: 1 in 7 teens exchange explicit images online for money or goods
How to talk to your teen about this very sensitive issue.
By Rebecca Ruiz
