Chatbot teddies for three-year-olds? Why AI toys are risky for kids
ChattyBear, a soft, brown-furred teddy bear, begins every conversation with a jubilant, “Hello, my buddy!”…
Australia’s social media ban won’t stop cyberbullying
The Australian Federal government’s Online Safety Amendment (Social Media Minimum Age) Act, commonly referred to…
‘Australiana’ images made by AI are racist and full of tired cliches, new study shows
Big tech company hype sells generative artificial intelligence (AI) as intelligent, creative, desirable, inevitable, and…
eSafety boss wants YouTube included in the social media ban. But AI raises even more concerns for kids
Julie Inman Grant, Australia’s eSafety Commissioner, today addressed the National Press Club to outline how…
New teen accounts on Instagram are a welcome step, but real ‘peace of mind’ requires more
As Australia and other countries debate the merits of banning kids under 14 from social…