Early evidence from the Australia social media ban suggests that even well-resourced, legislated attempts to protect children can fall short.
The Australia social media ban – early results are in
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Generation AI are using artificial intelligence more than we think, but not in the ways we imagine.
How teens are using AI right now
The gap between how teens use AI and what their parents and teachers understand about their use is growing wider.
Safer Internet Day 2026 highlights AI risks to children
Safer Internet Day highlights AI’s risks to children – visible, measurable and growing faster than safeguards can adapt.
UNICEF’S updated guidance on AI and children
UNICEF has released its Guidance on AI and Children 3.0, an updated framework for governments, organisations and civil society.
The teens taking Australia to court over its social-media ban
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AI chatbots and children’s mental health
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Is the Online Safety Act already out of date?
Child safety campaigners argue AI has introduced new risks like AI chatbots only partly addressed in the The Online Safety Act.
‘Adolescence’ exposes the red-pilled world of teen boys online
Netflix drama Adolescence reveals a toxic online world of incel culture, ‘red-pilling’ and misogyny that teen boys must navigate.