{
  "id": 13929416,
  "title": "‘I’ve become significantly more cautious’: six parents on limiting their kids’ social media and AI use",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/ive-become-significantly-more-cautious-six-parents-on-limiting-their",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-10-12T10:00:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Guardian US",
    "slug": "the-guardian-us",
    "url": "https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/oct/12/parents-limiting-social-media-ai-use"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Many parents are growing increasingly cautious about their children's use of social media and AI. Despite companies' assurances that these platforms are safe for teens, a significant number of parents don't trust tech firms like Meta and OpenAI. Both the AI and social media companies have faced lawsuits concerning safety issues, but have defended themselves and added safety measures.\n\nCaroline Gray Ford, a tech worker from Cambridge, UK, is particularly concerned about the impact of these technologies on her children's future. She believes that her children should not be used as 'test subjects' for these products, whose long-term effects on their learning, development, and well-being are not yet fully understood. Meanwhile, her 11-year-old daughter is allowed to use AI chatbots occasionally but is discouraged from using social media. The family is eco-conscious and avoids AI apps whenever possible. Gray Ford feels frustrated with the lack of government action and is campaigning on the issue, questioning whether companies are prioritizing children's interests or profit, and whether schools are doing enough to teach digital literacy and critical thinking.",
  "summary": "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…",
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      {
        "outlet": "Guardian Technology",
        "title": "‘I’ve become significantly more cautious’: six parents on limiting their kids’ social media and AI use",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/ive-become-significantly-more-cautious-six-parents-on-limiting-their-13929995",
        "published": "2026-10-12T10:00:51.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}