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, ...

Australia has added message board Reddit and livestreaming service Kick to its list of social media platforms that must ban ...

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 ...

Popular social media website Reddit and streaming giant Kick will be added to a list of websites banned for under-16s in ...

The government suggested on Oct. 30 that children should carry empty plastic bottles to repel bears, claiming the animals ...

Children ages 2 to 18 spend up to nine hours a day on screens. Research shows that excessive use can lead to health problems, ...

A child psychologist told Newsweek that public places have become less tolerant of noise, movement and curiosity.

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