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March 3, 2026

TCAI guide: What parents should know about the social media addiction trials

March 3, 2026

The third in a series of landmark liability trials is opening this week in federal court in Oakland, California. In the first two trials, jurors found Instagram and YouTube liable for addicting and harming kids. What’s it all about? We have concise answers in clear, plain language.

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March 3, 2026

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Why students who use ChatGPT on homework assignments do worse on the test

August 31, 2026

AI News, Kids, ChatGPT

Why students who use ChatGPT on homework assignments do worse on the test

August 31, 2026

AI News, Kids, ChatGPT

Students who use ChatGPT finish their homework faster. But they miss the point of the assignment: Learning the material.

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August 31, 2026

AI News, Kids, ChatGPT

August 27, 2026

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AI Legislative Update: August 28, 2026

August 27, 2026

AI News, AI Legislation Update

California lawmakers gave final approval to three AI-related bills this week, but there are 21 more awaiting floor votes with adjournment looming this coming Monday.

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August 27, 2026

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Meta pays $12.7 billion to settle one social media addiction case. Here are the details

August 26, 2026

AI News, Meta, Social Media Trials

Meta pays $12.7 billion to settle one social media addiction case. Here are the details

August 26, 2026

AI News, Meta, Social Media Trials

The parent company of instagram and Facebook agreed to pay a total of $12 billion to states whose kids were harmed by its addictive products. The company also agreed to shut down a number of harmful features on its products.

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August 26, 2026

AI News, Meta, Social Media Trials

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AI Legislation Tracker Map: Bills in play in 2026

Use our map to track AI-related legislation in all 50 states.

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Chatbot bill surge: Nationwide concern spurs 78 proposals in 27 states

Six weeks into the 2026 legislative season, 78 chatbot bills are alive in 27 states, reflecting the growing nationwide concern over the dangers of the powerful new technology.

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AI Legislative Update: August 28, 2026

California lawmakers gave final approval to three AI-related bills this week, but there are 21 more awaiting floor votes with adjournment looming this coming Monday.

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Why students who use ChatGPT on homework assignments do worse on the test

Students who use ChatGPT finish their homework faster. But they miss the point of the assignment: Learning the material.

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A study of ‘safer’ ChatGPT-5 found it more harmful than ChatGPT-4o. Here’s why

A recent study of ChatGPT-5 and OpenAI’s ‘safer’ system found the updated chatbot to be more engaging, more persuasive, and in many cases more harmful than its predecessor.

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Seven more lawsuits filed against OpenAI for ChatGPT manipulation and ‘suicide coaching’

OpenAI now faces eight separate lawsuits alleging negligence, wrongful death, and other claims arising from ChatGPT’s manipulative design.

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‘This Is Your Brain on ChatGPT’: Learn about the study, its results and limitations

An overview of the much-discussed MIT Media Lab study of cognitive activity while writing an essay with and without AI chatbot assistance. Read our TLDR, download the original study, and check out an FAQ from the authors.