Digital Focus
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OpenAI Introduces Parental Controls for ChatGPT After Family Lawsuit
Source OpenAI has announced a significant step toward protecting young users of its AI chatbot, ChatGPT, by introducing parental controls…
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YouTube Uses AI to Spot Underage Users Pretending to Be Adults
Source YouTube is rolling out new artificial intelligence safeguards in the U.S. to detect when children are posing as adults…
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The Younger a Child Receives a Smartphone, the Greater the Risk to Their Mental Health
Today, it is becoming increasingly common for children to own smartphones at very young ages. Some receive their first device…
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Australia Expands Teen Social Media Ban to Include YouTube
Source In a world-first move, Australia has officially included YouTube in its upcoming social media ban for children under 16,…
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Teens Replacing Real Friends with AI as Loneliness Crisis Deepens
Source A recent report by Common Sense Media titled “Talk, Trust, and Trade-Offs: How and Why Teens Use AI Companions”…
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Teens and AI Companions: What Every Parent Needs to Know
Source AI companions, once a futuristic concept, are now a part of everyday life for many teenagers. These digital personalities,…
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The Digital Age Dilemma: Social Media Bans for Children Ignore Reality
Source Australia’s decision to ban under-16s from social media has reignited the ongoing debate about parenting in the digital age.…
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Florida Bans Social Media for Kids Under 14 Starting in 2025
Source: http://www.tallahassee.com Starting January 1, 2025, a controversial new law in Florida will make it illegal for children under the age…
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How to Tell If Your Kid Is Ready for a Smartphone
Cell phones are crucial to teenage life, with 95% of teens owning smartphones. They use them for social media, messaging,…
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First Study to Capture Real-Time Impact of Phone use on Infant Speech Environment
A new study published in *Child Development* is the first to examine the real-time link between phone use and the…
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