Do Parents Know Children Are Turning to AI?
New YouGov research finds children are using AI earlier than parents realise.
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Are Screens Stealing Early Childhood?
New research reveals how screen time and parental phone distraction may affect young children’s language, relationships and healthy development.
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Nine Million Young People Studied The Problem Is Bigger Than Screen Time
New Lancet research synthesising 121 reviews and more than nine million participants suggests that children’s digital wellbeing depends on much more than screen time alone.
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AI | Blog | Research | Social Media
Eight Hours a Day on Screens, But There’s a Much Bigger Problem
The 2026 Common Sense Media Census reveals how smartphone ownership, AI, gaming, short videos and declining reading participation are reshaping childhood. We examine the full research and what it means for families
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How Youth AI Chatbot Conversations Reveal Hidden Risks
A large study of youth AI chatbot conversations shows most use is practical tool work, yet many children, especially younger ones. They also explore violence and sexual role-play. Parents need both conversation and controls
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Teens Can Still Access Nudify Apps Despite Apple and Google Parental Controls
Nudify apps parental controls on Apple and Google failed in new testing, letting 13-year-old accounts download tools that generate non-consensual nude images. Irish teens using a VPN face the same rating loophole plus extra routes through the browser and network filters.
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Would Big Tech Embrace an Analytics Free System?
An analytics free system would show only posts from accounts users follow. From a capitalist view, big tech will not embrace it freely if it reduces time on platform and advertising revenue. Experts on both sides disagree on the strength of harm evidence and the value of chronological alternatives. Regulation can force the option. Design and defaults will still favour the engagement engine.
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