Tokyo, March 29 (Jiji Press)–One in four children in Japan have used generative artificial intelligence in elementary or junior high school classes, according to a recent private survey. The survey also showed that one in five children think that AI will make studying unnecessary. The online survey, conducted by textbook publisher Mitsumura Tosho Publishing Co….
Mya, three, was observed while playing with AI-powered toy Gabbo from Curio Researchers are calling for tighter regulation of AI-powered toys designed for toddlers, after conducting one of the first …
AI-powered toys that “talk” with young children should be more tightly regulated and carry new safety kitemarks, according to a report that warns they are not always developed with children’s psychological safety in mind. The recommendation appears in the initial report from AI in the Early Years: a University of Cambridge project and the first…
Last Updated:March 06, 2026, 13:22 IST As part of the state’s Rs 4.48 lakh crore 2026‑27 budget, Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah announced a proposal to ban social media use by children under the age of 16 Government sources had already signalled in recent weeks that Karnataka was preparing a broader digital safety policy for children, consulting experts from…
For most of us, generative AI (GenAI) has moved from novelty to everyday infrastructure astonishingly fast. Many adults now use tools like chatbots at work or casually, and many children are already encountering them through homework “help”, entertainment, or social sharing. Unsupervised use of generative AI can expose children and young people to confidently presented…
By Zakir Hussain Rangwala In today’s digital world, children are growing up with smartphones, tablets, online games, and social media. The internet helps them learn, explore creativity, and stay connected with friends. However, along with these benefits, there are serious risks. Cyberbullying, online predators, gaming addiction, harmful content, identity theft, and screen dependency are rising…
Should India have a child safety solutions observatory? Is it high time we devise a youth advisory council? Is there a need to look at child well-being more than just child safety? These were some of the pertinent questions raised at the session titled ‘Safeguarding Children in India’s AI Future: Towards Child-Centric AI Policy and…
CAIRO (AP) — Egypt’s Parliament is looking into ways to regulate children’s use of social media platforms to combat what lawmakers called “digital choas,” following some western countries that are considering banning young teenagers from social media. The House of Representatives said in a statement late Sunday that it will work on a legislation to…
