Age verification on apps is ineffective, new research finds
Surge in young Irish children and teenagers using AI chatbots as virtual friends and homework assistants
There has been a huge rise in the use of chatbots by children for homework, friendship and information, with no safeguards, according to a national survey by CyberSafeKids.
A total of 26pc of eight to 12-year-olds and 36pc of 12 to 15-year-olds reported using the technology this year, compared with 5pc of under-12s and 12pc of young teens last year.
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