impact of violence on kids) Supporters of the law argue that by restricting access to these highly optimized, engagement-maximizing algorithms for minors, the state can foster a healthier digital experience. The goal isn’t necessarily to remove children from social media entirely, but rather to redesign their experience to be less manipulative and less prone to…
Talking toys have been around forever, but now China’s AI toy makers are embedding generative models into plush toys and companion devices. The shift marks a notable moment for the industry, with generative AI becoming embedded in everyday consumer products. Children are among the first to experience it in physical form, raising new safety and…
BENGALURU: Around 32 teams of students from classes 7 to 10 from various schools across the country participated in the Launchpad 2026, the national finale of the Young Pioneers programme, co-developed by Cambridge University Press Assessment and Get Set Learn at The Indian Institute of Science (IISc) in Bengaluru. The winning ideas were Plasmo Guard…
Following Australia’s lead, several European nations are considering social media bans for minors. From viral trends to artificial intelligence (AI) slop, children’s worlds have become shaped by their digital experiences News.Az reports citing euronews.com But excessive screen time and the harmful consequences of social media have caused growing concern, with governments across the world seeking to…
Big Tech companies and upcoming startups want to use generative AI to build software and hardware for kids. A lot of those experiences are limited to text or voice, and kids might not find that captivating. Three former Google employees want to get over that hurdle with their generative AI-powered interactive app, Sparkli. Sparkli was…
Big tech companies and upcoming startups want to use generative AI to build software and hardware for kids. A lot of those experiences are limited to text or voice, and kids might not find that captivating. Three former Google employees want to get over that hurdle with their generative AI-powered interactive app, Sparkli. Sparkli was…
While myFirst has had child-focused smartwatches, cameras, audio gear and frames under its belt for the longest time, its ecosystem has always been a steady work in progress. CES 2026 is where that starts to change with a platform update that connects the dots between several key devices more deliberately. myFirst Circle 4.0 is the…
