AI is changing childhood. The guardrails aren’t ready

December 22, 2025

a child's hands typing on a laptop

(Axios) – Most teens now use generative AI, even as parents and schools struggle to keep up with guidance on how to keep kids safe.

Why it matters: Kids’ AI habits are outpacing adult oversight, raising concerns about privacy, development and online safety.

By the numbers: Seven in 10 teens used generative AI last year, and 83% of parents said schools haven’t addressed it, a Common Sense Media survey found. (Read More)