A series of landmark liability trials is testing the accountability of social media companies for generational harm. What’s it all about? We have concise answers in clear, plain language.

The National Parent Teacher Association has ended its partnership with Meta, the parent company of Instagram and Facebook, due to revelations that have come to light as part of a series of landmark child-safety lawsuits.

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is all-in on the company’s surveillance glasses. The company has plans to embed AI facial recognition into the next version of its Ray-Bans, which could afoul of COPPA, the federal law protecting kids’ data.

While conducting research for an upcoming Netflix project on AI, Gordon-Levitt spoke with people inside the tech world, as well as academic researchers and policy experts. What he learned alarmed him enough to speak out.

Last month a researcher looked into the security of a Bondu AI toy like the one pictured above. He gained access to personal data and more than 50,000 children’s chats using nothing more than a Gmail account.

A majority of adults expressed support for age verification requirements around companion chatbots, while only 4% supported the idea that children do not need to be protected online.

Today’s AI-driven plushies, dolls, action figures, and robots use sophisticated technology to interact with children like a trusted friend. It’s the same untested, unsafe AI tech behind ChatGPT.

A recent survey of 800 parents found 61% see AI products as bad for kids. 80% said social media companies should be held accountable for harm to children and teens.

The new resource provides practical guidance, plain-language explanations, and timely information to help families make informed decisions about AI-powered tools.

A report in the Washington Post adds to the growing body of evidence showing that Meta, owner of Facebook and Instagram, has suppressed or ignored evidence of the harm its products cause.

The National Association of Attorneys General letter comes on the heels of disturbing reports about kids harmed by AI chatbots.

Adam Raine, a 16-year-old California high school student, took his own life in April after a series of interactions with OpenAI’s popular chatbot. The case raises questions about OpenAI’s liability for the harm caused by its product.

Children and young adults are quickly adopting AI chatbot companions on sites like CharacterAI and Replika. Three experts discuss how that may affect their development, and what can be done to protect the next generation.

“No generation has ever had such quick access to the amount of information now available through AI,” said Pope Leo XIV. “But again, access to data — however extensive — must not be confused with intelligence.”

A report issued earlier today by Common Sense Media found that 72% of American teens have used AI companion chatbots, and one in three teens have used AI companions for social interaction and relationships.

The maker of Barbie, American Girl, Hot Wheels, and Fisher-Price playsets is gearing up to infuse its toys with AI-driven interactive features.

Vermont Gov. Phil Scott today signed a statewide Kids Code bill into law. The new law requires a duty of care from companies that develop and provide online services or products, ensuring their products will not inflict emotional distress or result in online addiction.

Two bills focused on protecting kids from the harms of social media and digital apps have been approved by Nebraska lawmakers. One more ‘digital kids’ bill remains in play with the legislature scheduled to adjourn on June 9.

AI companion chatbots on sites like Character.ai and Replika are quickly being adopted by American kids and teens, despite the documented risk to their mental health.

A 40-page assessment from Common Sense Media, working with experts from the Stanford School of Medicine's Brainstorm Lab, concluded that ‘social AI companions are not safe for kids.’