Online Safety

At OpenAI Forum, Discussion Focuses on Stronger Teen Safety Measures

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 21:53:38 GMT

Panelists put forward ideas on how to incentivize industry to develop responsible products.

An Educator Banned Social Media in Her School Years Ago. What About Banning AI?

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 19:52:00 GMT

An AI safety expert and former educator spoke at a UN meeting about AI safety. This is what she said.

Deepfakes Are Supercharging Cyberbullying. How Should Schools Respond?

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 20:41:52 GMT

The focus should be on prevention, not punishment, experts say.

How One State's Schools Are Updating Policies to Fight AI Deepfakes

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 17:56:10 GMT

Illinois has updated school cyberbullying laws to include AI deepfakes, pushing for prevention and support.

Scathing Analysis Concludes Google Search's AI Tools Are Bad for Kids

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT

Google’s "AI overview" and "AI mode" were each rated "Unacceptable" by a media watchdog.

How Technology Is Reshaping Childhood

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 18:00:00 GMT

How do we protect kids online while embracing innovation? Learn about navigating safety, privacy, and opportunity in the Digital Age.

Mental Health Apps for Students Are Growing. Here's What Schools Need to Know

Fri, 22 May 2026 21:24:34 GMT

A new report issues caveats and warnings about AI-driven mental health apps.

How Do Parents Want Schools to Handle AI? Insights From a New Survey

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 20:39:42 GMT

Regardless of political affiliation, 79% of parents want more protection for kids.

Half of 16-Year-Old Boys Are Gambling. What Can Schools Do?

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 18:33:27 GMT

A Common Sense Media report examines adolescent boys' experiences with gambling and gambling-like activities.

Real-Time Data Shows Exactly How Students Use AI on School Technology

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 09:00:00 GMT

About 20% of student interactions with AI using school technology involved problematic behaviors.

How School Leaders Can Combat Rising Cyber Threats

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 19:17:06 GMT

Continuous training and student engagement can be key in protecting schools.

Gen Z Teachers Grew Up With Tech. Now They're Seeking Better Boundaries for Students

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 05:01:00 GMT

Gen Z teachers grew up in an era of unbridled tech. It shapes how they approach classroom technology.

I’m Not Worried AI Helps My Students Cheat. I’m Worried How It Makes Them Feel (Opinion)

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 18:07:22 GMT

AI is undermining students’ trust in a shared reality. Here’s how schools can step up.

'Not Meant for Children': Adults Favor Age Restrictions on Social Media, AI

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 12:41:03 GMT

A new Common Sense Media report reveals that adults want more protection for their data and the privacy of children.

'Grok' Chatbot Is Bad for Kids, Review Finds

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The chatbot on X suggests risky behavior, and is unsafe for teens, Common Sense Media says.

How These Elementary Schools Are Teaching Students Good Digital Habits

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 15:41:37 GMT

Two schools are trying to instill smart tech practices in even the youngest learners.

GoGuardian and Google: Proactive AI Safety in Schools

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 19:00:00 GMT

Learn how to safely adopt innovative AI tools while maintaining support for student well-being.

Baby Pictures and Family Trees: When 'Fun' Assignments Backfire

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 22:07:03 GMT

Time-honored projects that draw on students' background information can raise privacy concerns.

How to Teach Digital Citizenship Amid the ‘Need to Just Scroll’

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 21:05:08 GMT

This Kentucky district is rethinking its digital citizenship efforts in the age of AI.

Congress Wants to Protect Kids Using AI. Are Their Ideas the Right Ones?

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 20:54:19 GMT

Two bills in Congress aim to build guardrails for kids' use of artificial intelligence.

Are Chatbots Safe for Kids?

Wed, 17 Sep 2025 17:32:58 GMT

AI-powered chatbots are coming under more scrutiny for the potential harms they may cause. Here's what educators need to know.

ChatGPT Will Soon Have Parental Controls. How Schools Can Help Parents Use Them

Fri, 12 Sep 2025 22:17:42 GMT

Parental controls can complement AI literacy instruction in schools, so long as parents know how to activate them.

How Old Kids Are When They Get Their First Phone, According to a New Survey

Thu, 17 Jul 2025 17:27:02 GMT

The survey collected insights on smartphone use, social media habits, cyberbullying, and more among 11- to 13-year-olds.

How Digital Games Can Help Young Kids Separate Fact From Fiction

Thu, 03 Jul 2025 21:34:36 GMT

Even elementary students need to learn how to spot misinformation.

These Two Key Questions Form the Heart of Digital Literacy Instruction

Thu, 22 May 2025 17:00:10 GMT

Crucial lessons around digital literacy and digital safety can be framed around these two questions.

Teachers, Try This: Digital Literacy Lessons for Elementary Students

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 19:41:46 GMT

Students are encountering technology at an early age. It's important they know how to interact safely with a digital world.

Instagram Wants Teachers to Report Cyberbullying. But How Much Will That Help?

Mon, 31 Mar 2025 22:06:47 GMT

The social media platform created a program designed to help educators report instances of potential cyberbullying.

More Teens Than You Think Have Been 'Deepfake' Targets

Mon, 03 Mar 2025 21:41:35 GMT

A growing number of teenagers know someone who has been the target of AI-generated pornographic images or videos.