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 ...

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

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

Character.AI has banned users under 18 from having open-ended conversations with its chatbots, following public outrage and ...

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

Findings from the study also concluded that most older adults recognize there are benefits of screen time, as well. A ...

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

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

The company's Chief Global Affairs Officer, Chris Lehane, revealed the development and said an announcement is coming "sooner ...