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Youths more distrustful of AI data systems than expected, B.C. study finds

For trust in system data, AI professionals expressed the highest level of trust at 4.2, followed by parents and educators at 4.1, while youths were "more skeptical" at 3.1.

Kelso Schools, Wash., Create Sliding Scale for Appropriate AI Use

Kelso teachers now have a standardized scale to tell students how much the use of artificial intelligence is allowed or appropriate for each assignment, ranging from completely forbidden to highly encouraged.

Character.AI launches parental supervision feature

The "parental insights" feature is meant for caregivers whose children are younger than 18. The tool is accessible via the child's account preferences. From there, the user must add the adult's email address and then invite them to receive a weekly activity report compiled by Character.AI.

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Teenage use of AI: What parents should be aware of

A recent survey found that 83 per cent of teens use generative AI tools at least once a week. Read more at straitstimes.com.

The LA Times' new AI tool sympathized with the KKK. Its owner wasn't aware until hours later

The Los Angeles Times' billionaire owner, who unveiled an AI tool that generates opposing perspectives to be displayed on Opinion stories, was unaware the new tool had created pro-KKK arguments less than 24 hours after it launched — and hours after the AI comments had been taken down.

Parents are worried about AI chatbots popping up in kids' apps. Experts say here's what to watch for.

AI chatbots are raising some concerns as they're appearing in more kid-friendly apps. There's limited research on their social and emotional impact.

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AI is making inroads in US classrooms: Is it the hidden culprit behind plummeting reading scores?

AI is reshaping U.S. classrooms, but concerns over its impact on reading skills are growing. A RAND Corporation survey found that 40% of English teach

Artificial intelligence use by kids sparks concerns

With just a few simple prompts, students can use AI tools such as DeepSeek or Kimi to tackle their schoolwork. Typical assignments in primary and secondary schools — ranging from solving math problems and writing essays to designing posters — can now be easily handled with generative AI.