‘I’ve become significantly more cautious’: six parents on limiting their kids’ social media and AI use
Quite a few parents aren’t convinced social media and AI are safe, and have been adapting accordingly When it comes to their kids, many parents don’t trust tech companies any more. Social media companies have spent the better part of the last decade arguing that their platforms are safe for teens, but quite a few parents aren’t convinced. They, along with a growing number of regulators, have…
Many parents have become more cautious about their children's use of social media and AI, particularly in light of recent lawsuits and concerns about safety and addiction. Caroline Gray Ford, a 42-year-old parent from Cambridge, UK, does not want her children to use social media as she fears the tech companies' sole motivation is profit.
The 11-year-old daughter is not permitted to use social media on her own, and her mother encourages her to verify AI-generated information. Another parent, who works in AI, worries about the impact of early exposure to these technologies on children's learning and wellbeing. They question whether schools and local authorities are doing enough to scrutinize the technology introduced to children.
Many parents are frustrated with the lack of government action on this issue and are taking steps to limit their children's exposure.
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