Exposure to educational television has been shown to have positive effects on the social, intellectual, and educational development of children. Is it possible to find truly educational content on broadcast television? Articles below deal with 1) television broadcasters' obligation to provide educational programming for children, 2) efforts to shield children from indecenct programming, 3) advertising aimed at children and 4) children and violence.
Children and Media
Sens. Schiff, Rounds Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Bolster Artificial Intelligence Literacy for Students
Sens Adam Schiff (D-CA) and Mike Rounds (R-SD) introduced the Literacy in Future Technologies Artificial Intelligence Act, bipartisan legislation to improve artificial intelligence literacy as part of students’ K-12 education. The bill comes as AI adoption has begun to reshape our economy and workforce and would ensure that students are well prepared to enter the workforce harnessing the power of artificial intelligence. Reps Tom Kean, Jr.
Sens Cruz, Schatz, Curtis, Schiff Introduce New Bill Giving Parents Control Over Kids’ AI Chatbot Use
Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz (R-TX) and Sens Brian Schatz (D-HI), John Curtis (R-UT), and Adam Schiff (D-CA) introduced the CHATBOT Act, legislation that would put parents, not Big Tech, in charge of how children and teens interact with AI chatbots. The Children’s Health, Advancement, Trust, Boundaries, and Oversight in Technology Act, or CHATBOT Act, would require AI companies to establish “family accounts” for parents to manage access and usage of AI chatbots by their children. AI chatbots would limit manipulative design features; require parental consent for chatbot usage
European Commission preliminarily finds Meta in breach of Digital Services Act for failing to prevent minors under 13 from using Instagram and Facebook
The European Commission has preliminarily found Meta's Instagram and Facebook in breach of the Digital Services Act (DSA) for failing to diligently identify, assess and mitigate the risks of minors under 13 years old accessing their services. Despite Meta's own terms and conditions setting the minimum age to access Instagram and Facebook safely at 13, the measures put in place by the company to enforce these restrictions do not seem to be effective.
Rep Blake Moore Introduces Bill to Ban Artificial Intelligence Chatbots in Children's Toys
Congressman Blake Moore (R-UT) introduced the AI Children's Toy Safety Act to ban the manufacturing, importation, sale, or distribution of any children’s toy or childcare article that incorporates an artificial intelligence chatbot in the United States.
The kids aren't AI-right
America, we have a problem: Young adults are scared and unprepared for the AI revolution upending their early career choices and prospects.
What parents say about their teen’s uses of social media
Warnings about the potential harms of social media for youth are everywhere—some even targeting speci
Setting Conditions for Success: Guidelines for Responsible Use of Technology for Schools
Providing digital access to all learners is a critical foundation for their success in learning and life. This includes access not only to devices and broadband, but also to emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence tools that are increasingly embedded in learning platforms and productivity applications. However, providing this access comes with a great responsibility to help young people learn to be safe and responsible in their online activities.
Rep Gottheimer Announces Bipartisan “Parents Decide Act” to Protect Kids Online
Rep Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ) announced the Parents Decide Act, bipartisan, commonsense legislation to strengthen online protections for children and give parents greater control over what their kids can access on phones, tablets, and other devices. Gottheimer’s new Parents Decide Act will:
Is Schoolwork Optional Now?
William Liu is grateful that he finished high school when he did. If the latest AI tools had been around then, he said, he might have been tempted to use them to do his homework. Liu, now a sophomore at Stanford, finished high school all the way back in 2024. “I have a younger sibling who is just graduating high school,” he said.
The AI Paradox
A new survey by the Walton Family Foundation, GSV Ventures, and Gallup finds that Gen Z is navigating a complex relationship with artificial intelligence (AI) that is marked by plateauing use, declining optimism, and growing concern about its impact. While Gen Zers acknowledge AI’s relevance and are curious about it, they remain cautious about its value and wary of its consequences.